Châtillon-sur-Loire: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes
The tour “Discovering the Architectural Heritage” takes visitors on an approximately one-hour walk through the history, monuments and special places of Châtillon-sur-Loire.
Anyone wishing to rent a holiday apartment in Châtillon-sur-Loire is choosing to stay in this town.
Culture
The portal of the Saint-Hubert Chapel is believed to date from the 14th century. Behind the altar, a stained-glass window depicts the miracle of Saint Hubert; the stained-glass work is attributed to Charles Lorin.
The Church of Saint Maurice is a neo-Gothic building from the late 19th century and contains a listed tabernacle made of gilded wood.
Nature
There are two marked paths on Île à Gaston, measuring 2 km and 3 km. Information panels provide details about the area as well as its fauna and flora. The path on Île à Gaston forms part of the PR B6 hiking trail, which is also connected to PR B7, known as the Obelisk Trail.
More than 40 fish species have been recorded in the Loire and the canals in the Châtillon-sur-Loire area. Châtillon-sur-Loire also has an exceptional fishing area that is entirely open to the public; fishing takes place in the Loire and the canals.
History
Mantelot is classified as a historic monument. From 1838 to 1896, Mantelot enabled boats to leave the Loire lateral canal and cross the river at Châtillon-sur-Loire on the left bank.
The municipal Museum of Prehistory and History presents the region’s prehistoric and Gallo-Roman periods in two rooms, as well as the development of Châtillon-sur-Loire up to the present day.
Visitor Information
In Châtillon-sur-Loire, walkers can discover a series of ten historical information panels at various locations. Mantelot can be visited independently and without a guide at any time throughout the year. Admission to the municipal Museum of Prehistory and History is free; the museum is accessible to people with reduced mobility.
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