At Étang de la Ville, there is a 1.7 km-long, family-friendly educational trail about the importance of the Sologne ponds. In addition, two educational digital nature trails are available there for nature enthusiasts and families.
Nature
Every year on the last Saturday in October, a traditional fish harvest using seine nets takes place at Étang de la Ville. A 1.5 km-long, family-friendly footpath runs along Plan d’eau du Mouet, where there is also an ornithological observation station.
Anyone planning Saint-Viâtre as a travel destination will want to rent a holiday apartment there.
Culture
The Église Saint-Viâtre has been protected in its entirety as a historic monument since 22 September 2006 and is open to visitors daily from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Its crypt is traditionally considered to be the saint’s tomb and is the oldest part of the church. Its furnishings include a polyptych with four double-sided painted wings, generally attributed to the Flemish school of the early 16th century.
The Maison des Étangs is a museum dedicated to the ponds of the Sologne. It comprises eight themed rooms covering the history, construction and functioning of the ponds, as well as fauna, flora, water quality and the protection of these wetlands.
Visit
The various areas of the Maison des Étangs are accessible to people with reduced mobility. The museum can be visited either as part of a guided tour or independently; guided tours with commentary last approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes.
Cycling
The Route des Étangs is an easy, 31 km-long cycling loop starting from Saint-Viâtre and running between forests and ponds. It passes through forests, brick-built villages and reed-lined ponds. The Route des Étangs loop is signposted in both directions with green-and-white signs and the loop number 17 on a purple marker.
Village tour
In Saint-Viâtre, the Gustave application and a booklet provide a 2.4 km-long, geolocated tour for exploring the village and its history in a fun way. Visitors can use a smartphone or tablet for this.
