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Discover the surroundings of our camping Ch\u00e2teau de La Loire<\/strong><\/h1>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Discover the region of our campsite Loire castle<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

On the Loire River<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The boats of the “mariners of the Loire”, caban\u00e9es and futreaux bring to life the banks of this charming river and the proximity of Briare canal<\/a> and its famous canal bridge reinforce the attraction for “water” activities with its boat rides and the passage of locks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Mantelot lock in Ch\u00e2tillon sur Loire<\/a>, a Unesco World Heritage Site, is also a must-see. The Etang du Puits (30 km away) is a very popular water sports and swimming area in summer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the surroundings, discover also the beautiful towns of Rogny-les-sept-Ecluses<\/a>, Beaulieu-sur-Loire<\/a> or Aubigny-sur-N\u00e8re<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gastronomy on the banks of the Loire<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

When we talk about gastronomy, we think of the well known wines (Sancerre<\/a> Coteaux du Giennois, Pouilly, Menetou-Salon etc…), cheeses (Crotins de Chavignol), famous sweets (Tarte Tatin, Sabl\u00e9s de Nancay<\/a> Croquets of Sancerre and Berry …) we also think of fish (Pikeperch of the Loire) or game (in season).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The fishermen will know how to find the “good spots” either in the Loire or in the numerous ponds of the surroundings where one can fish “by the day”.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Which Loire castle to choose?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Chenonceau castle, Chambord castle etc.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The Loire region is known for its majestic castles: the castle of Chambord, Chinon, Luc\u00e9, Chaumont sur Loire, or the castle of Chenonceaux, the castle of Cheverny… but also the fortress of Gu\u00e9delon<\/a>, the castle of Pont Chevron<\/a> or the castle of St Fargeau<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Magnificent castles that transport us into the history of France. The Loire Valley is one of the most beautiful regions of France and a popular tourist destination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can also walk from our campsite to discover Gien<\/a> and visit the castle overlooking the Loire!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our castles are a little less known than the great castles like Uss\u00e9, Amboise, Azay Le Rideau. To discover them, it is possible and only 1h30 from our campsite Gien. The famous castles of the Loire Valley are yours, their names alone make you dream: Chaumont castle, Amboise castle, Villandry castle, Blois etc.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Camping Gien and its castle<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Gien, “pearl of reconstruction” for its architecture, is also famous for its Fa\u00efencerie (Museum and factory store) and its castle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The castle of Gien is the first red brick castle of the Loire Valley which houses, among other things, the Hunting Museum with its famous trophy room and its frame in the shape of an upturned boat hull.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The church, also completely rebuilt in red brick, is worth a visit.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Which Loire castle to visit from camping Gien?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

More accessible and less touristy, the Loire castles around our campsite in the Loiret are worth a visit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Our Gien campsite is ideally located, in front of the castle of Gien, but also near many buildings and castles of the Loire<\/strong>, with different styles and different periods. Near our campsite, you can visit or admire many castles:<\/p>\n\n\n\n