PK 10.9     Railway bridge (Alleud) The climate is considered the most pleasant of northern France, with warmer winters and, more generally, fewer extremes in temperatures, rarely exceeding 38 °C (100 °F). The former bed of the Loire séquanaise is occupied by the Loing. 1797 × 1796 • 888 KB • JPG. Its population has decreased from about 100,000 in the 19th century to below 100 in the 1990s that resulted in the adoption of a total ban of salmon fishing in the Loire basin in 1984. 25 Longest Rivers in Europe - Page 2 of 5 - ListnBest. Map 1994 by Loire Vivante (english) The 4 parts of the Plan Loire Grandeur Nature 1994, by Loire Vivante/ERN (english) Plan Loire ... Minister of the Environment, announced a long-term management plan for the Loire river and its watershed, which was called « Plan Loire Grandeur Nature ». Religious wars followed and in 1560 Catholics drowned several hundred Protestants in the river. [42] Due to extensive lobbying, the proposal and the other dam proposals were eventually rejected in the 1990s. Check out our Vacation Rental. Soon after the beginning of the 19th century, steam-driven passenger boats began to ply the river between Nantes and Orléans, making the upriver journey faster; by 1843, 70,000 passengers were being carried annually in the Lower Loire and 37,000 in the Upper Loire. In recent times, pruning and canopy management have started to limit yields more effectively. Spring tides may be felt as far upstream as Champtoceaux. 1000+ images about Rivers on Pinterest | Maps, Cruises and Ukraine . This important link is included in the distance table. PK 82.4     Railway bridge (Pont de la Vendée) 45-Crue-mixte.svg 1.930 × 1.824; 4,51 MB. La Loire à Vélo is a unique, 800km cycle route. In 52 BC, the Romans built a city in Tours. The largest tributary of the river is the Allier, 410 km (250 mi) in length, which joins the Loire near the town of Nevers at 46°57′34″N 3°4′44″E / 46.95944°N 3.07889°E / 46.95944; 3.07889. PK 11.3     River divides, navigation in l/b arm Ceded territory to the, He had strange marriages, including Anne, a four-year-old bride who married the heir of, Second cousin of Louis XII. The Loire at Montsoreau, J. M. W. Turner, 1832, Château de Montsoreau-Museum of Contemporary Art. The Loire River and its surrounding regions were first inhabited by Neanderthal man around the Middle Paleolithic period. Map of France with river Loire higlighted. Reine claude (Prunus domestica italica) tree species was planted in the gardens of the Château. 45-ZI-Digues.png 5,457 × 3,543; 1.56 MB. Check added May 28, 2008. [11] The Romans used the Loire as far as Roanne, around 150 km (93 mi) downriver from the source. PK 57.9     Bridge (Pont de Champtoceaux) During the Hundred Years' War from 1337 to 1453, the Loire marked the border between the French and the English, who occupied territory to the north. tend to stay near the river mouth. [45], The Baroque style artists who created some of the exquisite château structures were: the Parisian, François Mansart (1598–1662) whose classical symmetrical design is seen in the Château de Blois; Jacques Bougier (1635) of Blois whose classical design is the Château de Cheverny; Guillaume Bautru remodelled the Château de Serrant (at the extreme western end of the valley). (With maps.)' [32] The most serious floods occurred in 1856, 1866 and 1911. In this city, the river is divided into several channels which create sand ridges and a dozen of islands. PK 84.9     Bridges (Pirmil), tramway lines 2 & 3 [25] But competition from the railway, beginning in the 1840s, caused a decline in trade on the river. While the majority of production is white wine from the Chenin blanc, Sauvignon blanc and Melon de Bourgogne grapes, there are red wines made (especially around the Chinon region) from Cabernet franc. It flows into the Atlantic Ocean at 47°16′44″N 2°10′19″W / 47.27889°N 2.17194°W / 47.27889; -2.17194 between Saint-Nazaire and Saint-Brevin-les-Pins, connected by a bridge over the river near its mouth. [1], The Loire Valley, in particular, enjoys a pleasant temperate climate. Garrett, Martin, The Loire: a Cultural History. Loire Valley Cruises. In choosing this area that includes the French départements of Loiret, Loir-et-Cher, Indre-et-Loire, and Maine-et-Loire, the committee said that the Loire Valley is: PK 84.0     Junction with Canal de Nantes à Brest (canalised river Erdre), r/b Road map . In many reaches the depth drops to no more than 25cm. In the 17th century, there was feverish pace in the design of châteaux for introducing exotic styles; a notable structure of this period is the Pagode de Chanteloup at Amboise, which was built between 1773 and 1778.[45]. Activity centred at, Internecine fights and killings among the, Decline of monarchy or rule of Kings. Map of France with river Loire higlighted. [1], With more than 100 alga species, the Loire has the highest phytoplankton diversity among French rivers. History – In 1700 the port of Nantes numbered more inland waterway craft than any other port in France. With a complement of just 100-200 guests on board, river cruise ships (or ‘riverboats’) offer close, friendly and personal hospitality. [1] The lower course of the river is characterized by wetlands and fens, which are of major importance to conservation, given that they form unique habitats for migratory birds.[1]. 102 of 'Étude sur les Rivières à Marée et sur les Estuaires. [22] During the 17th century, Jean-Baptiste Colbert instituted the use of stone retaining walls and quays from Roanne to Nantes, which helped make the river more reliable,[23] but navigation was still frequently stopped by excessive conditions during flood and drought. Link between Canal latéral à la Loire Go Your Own Way – Cruise the canals driving your own hire boat, Sit Back and Relax – captain and crew will treat you like royalty, Watch France Glide Past – close-up, from the comfort of your cabin. Its major tributary is the Allier, which joins the Loire at Le Bec d’Allier. [1][4] Downstream of Nevers lies the Loire Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage Site due to its fine assortment of castles. Many have been taken over by a local government authority or the giant structures like those at Chambord are owned and operated by the national government and are major tourist sites, attracting hundreds of thousands of visitors each year. River flow is particularly high in the river area near Roanne and Vichy up to the confluence with the Allier. The Loire, the longest river in France, was formerly navigated upstream as far as La Noirie, level with Saint-Étienne, 880km from the sea, but its extreme flow regime makes it the least navigable of all France’s major rivers. See an error? The Lower Loire that leads to the mouth of the river's entrance to the Atlantic goes through the Muscadet region which is dominated by wines of the Melon de Bourgogne grape. rated 3 by 4 people. The Vin de Pays du Jardin de la France refers to any varietally labelled wine, such as Chardonnay, that is produced in the region outside of an AOC designation. 2010, Signal Books. The Loire has inspired many poets and writers, including: Charles d'Orléans, François Rabelais, René Guy Cadou [fr], Clément Marot, Pierre de Ronsard, Joachim du Bellay, Jean de La Fontaine, Charles Péguy, Gaston Couté; and painters such as: Raoul Dufy, J. M. W. Turner, Gustave Courbet, Auguste Rodin, Félix Edouard Vallotton, Jacques Villon, Jean-Max Albert, Charles Leduc [fr], Edmond Bertreux [fr], and Jean Chabot. PK 83.5     Bridge (Léopold Sédar Senghor) The second-longest tributary, the 372 km (231 mi) Vienne, joins the Loire at Candes-Saint-Martin at 47°12′45″N 0°4′31″E / 47.21250°N 0.07528°E / 47.21250; 0.07528, followed by the 367.5 km (228.4 mi) Cher, which joins the Loire near Cinq-Mars-la-Pile at 47°20′33″N 0°28′49″E / 47.34250°N 0.48028°E / 47.34250; 0.48028 and the 287 km (178 mi) Indre, which joins the Loire near Néman at 47°14′2″N 0°11′0″E / 47.23389°N 0.18333°E / 47.23389; 0.18333. Loire Valley Map. The Celts built a trading route with the Greeks here in 600 BC that lasted for 2,000 years. Up to 20% discounts for private charter or book by cabin luxury cruises, Save 5% to 50% per week on boats and destinations throughout France, Up to 20% off high-quality fleet cruises on the major rivers of France. Cruise the Loire river on board a paddle rivership along some of France's most beautiful landscapes.Discover the Loire Valley châteaux and stroll through the famous gardens of the Villandry Château and visit the Ussé Château.. Headroom – The bridges on the inland waterway section leave a minimum headroom of 4.50m above the highest navigable water level (7.00m above the mean water level). The river has a discharge rate of 863 m3/s (30,500 cu ft/s), which is an average over the period 1967–2008. The city is also located at the confluence of two tributaries of the Loire: Erdre and Sevre Nantaise. PK 86.1     Bridge (Anne-de-Bretagne), mooring d/s r/b All trips went ahead even though this put extra time on coach travel. The 3 chateaux visited in one day was exhausting but worth it. [42] As a result, the WWF and other NGOs established the Loire Vivante (Living Loire) network in 1988 to oppose this and arranged an initial meeting with the French Minister of the Environment. The meaning of the map is cloth or tablecloth derived from the word mappa (Greek). Loire River Excursions, Centre-Val de Loire: Address, Phone Number, Loire River Excursions Reviews: 4/5 ", Architectural edifices were created in Loire valley from the 10th century onwards with the defensive fortress like structures called the "keeps" or "donjons" built between 987 and 1040 by Anjou Count Foulques Nerra of Anjou (the Falcon). La source de la Loire, by Gustave Courbet. It was also a dumping ground for prisoners in the War in the Vendee since they thought it was a more effective way of killing. 1797 x 1796 jpeg 844kB. The Canal de Roanne à Digoin was also opened in 1838. click on the map to enlarge Vector editable map of the whole course of the river La Loire with crossed departmental boundaries and major cities. Everyone had hearing devices for listening to the excellent guides who, at times, gave a little too much info, (not sitting exams on French history). www.listnbest.com. From its source to the Atlantic : The river la Loire, the longest in France, has its source in the springs on the side of Mont Gerbier de Jonc in the southern Cevennes hills within the department of the Ardeche. www.smithsonianjourneys.org. Chécy Belles Rives est située à 3½ km à l'est de Prairie de Bionne. The loss of spawning grounds mostly affects the pike (Esox lucius), which is the major predator of the Loire, as well as eel, carp, rudd and salmon. Explore Nantes for an authentic journey through one of the major cities in Brittany, and pay a visit to the Saint-Nazaire shipyard. In 1700 the port of Nantes numbered more inland waterway craft than any other port in France, testifying to the historic importance of navigation on France’s longest river. [1] In the middle section of the river in the Loire Valley, numerous dikes built between the 12th and 19th century exist, providing mitigation against flooding. [40] The Federation, a member of the IUCN since 1970, has been very important in the campaign to save the Loire river system from development. Their total mass is low when the river flow exceeds 800 m3/s (28,000 cu ft/s) and become significant at flows of 300 m3/s (11,000 cu ft/s) or lower which occur in summer. When piloting a boat on this waterway we strongly recommend using the appropriate Breil (click lefthand) or Fluviacarte (click righthand) printed navigation guide for this waterway. The total distance from the confluence at Bouchemaine to the sea at Saint-Nazaire is 138km. storage programme in the basin, involving construction of four large dams, one on the Loire itself and three on the Allier and Cher. With Crémant production throughout the Loire valley, it is the second largest sparkling wine producer in France after Champagne. [42] In 1992, they aided the ‘Loire Nature’ project, which received funds of some $US 9 million under the EU's ‘LIFE’ programme until 1999, embarking upon restoration to the river's ecosystems and wildlife. The Loire Valley was primarily a country retreat for French royalty and aristocracy who, among other things, invested in the construction of grand châteaux. In principle a depth of 1.50m is maintained at medium low water, but there may be marked variations, with as little as 0.35m over certain sills in the channel at exceptional low water levels. PK 14.6     Chalonnes-sur-Loire bridge, quay u/s l/b In 1707, floods were said to have drowned 50,000 people in the river valley,[24] with the water rising more than 3 m (9.8 ft) in two hours in Orléans. The Gaulish name comes from the Gaulish word liga, which means "silt, sediment, deposit, alluvium", a word that gave French lie, as in sur lie, which in turn gave English lees. The opening of the Canal latéral à la Loire in 1838 enabled navigation between Digoin and Briare to continue,[26] but the river level crossing at Briare remained a problem until the construction of the Briare aqueduct in 1896. [1] In the intermediate section, the alluvial plain broadens and the river meanders and forks into multiple channels. [1], Although only one native fish species has become extinct in the Loire, namely the European sea sturgeon (Acipenser sturio) in the 1940s, the fish population is declining, mostly due to the decrease in the spawning areas. [41], In 1986, the French government, the Loire-Brittany Water Agency and the EPALA settled an agreement on flood prevention and water www.french-waterways.com. Hundreds more were drowned in the Loire by Catholics.[16]. PK 82.0     River divides, La Madeleine arm r/b, Pirmil arm l/b, Madeleine arm A key transportation route, it served as one of the great "highways" of France for over 2000 years. PK 93.0     Quay (Haute-Indre) r/b, d/s limit of port of Nantes Starting around 1500 BC and continuing on into around 500 BC, the Carnutes people arrived in the area of Orleans. In this section the river is relatively straight, except for the area near Orléans, and numerous sand banks and islands exist. The Crémant de Loire which refers to any sparkling wine made according to the traditional method of Champagne. 296 x 300 gif 17kB. Loire River, longest river in France, rising in the southern Massif Central and flowing north and west for 634 miles (1,020 km) to the Atlantic Ocean, which it enters south of the Bretagne (Brittany) peninsula. (11218800964).jpg 4,292 × 3,302; 2.32 MB. Maps of Loire River‎ (22 D) ... Artikel in de Kategori "Loire River" S wäre 2 vu insgsamt 2 Syte in däre Kategori aazeigt: Loire River ~ Template:Loire River; Medie in dr Kategori „Loire River“ S wäre 30 vu insgsamt 30 Dateie in däre Kategori aazeigt: 45-Crue-cevenole.svg 1.930 × 1.824; 2,67 MB. The French government undertook this major plan, chiefly because pollution and overfishing had reduced approximately 100,000 salmon migrating annually to their spawning grounds in the headwaters of the Loire and its tributaries to just 67 salmon in 1996 on the upper Allier. From here the Loire estuary is a maritime waterway, but for convenience the distance table is continued down to Saint-Nazaire. PK 101.0     Le Pellerin quay and village l/b, ferry The latter are mostly affected by the industrial pollution, construction of dams and drainage of oxbows and swamps. – 18 quai Ernest Renaud, 44186 Nantes Cedex 4 (PK 87-138). Then came the Gauls, the local tribes during the Iron Age period of 1500 to 500 BC. PK 87.7     Rezé (Port de Trentemoult) boat harbour l/b, first night free then €11-13, water, electricity, shower, slipway, restaurant Following this there was ongoing conflict between the Franks and the Visigoths. The Loire's tributaries include the following rivers, in order going upstream: Map of the Loire basin showing the major tributaries. The Loire Valley has a long history of winemaking dating back to the 1st century. [43] The final dam was decommissioned by Électricité de France at a cost of 7 million francs in 1998. In 1894 a company was set up to promote improvements to the navigation from Nantes to Briare. Other vegetation in the valley, mostly under private control, consists of tree species of oak, beech and pine. Draught – From Bouchemaine to Nantes a channel 100 to 150m wide is fixed by means of submersible dykes and groynes. Nearest Map » Fullsize Share Map. Château de Blois interior façades in Gothic, Renaissance and Classic styles (from right to left). A salmon restoration program was initiated in the 1980s and included such as measures as removal of two obsolete hydroelectric dams and introduction of juvenile stock. With a length of 1,006 kilometres (625 mi), it drains 117,054 km (45,195 sq mi), more than a fifth of France's land while its average discharge is only half that of the Rhône. It thus links the Maine and its navigable tributaries (Mayenne, Oudon and Sarthe) to the Canal de Nantes à Brest in Nantes, a distance of 84km. 600 x 360 jpeg 64kB. Guest House, Bed and Breakfast, Hotel, Camping, Inn. www.worldatlas.com. The Loire flows roughly northward through Roanne and Nevers to Orléans and thereafter westward through Tours to Nantes, where it forms an estuary. In low water periods enquiries should be made at the VNF office (address below) before making the passage. In addition to still wines, rosé, sparkling and dessert wines are also produced. PK 84.3     Nantes bridge (Aristide Briand), town centre r/b Their presence in the lush, fertile valley began attracting the very best landscape designers. PK 78.4     Bridge (Bellevue), N844 Nantes ring road [7] The Phoenicians and Greeks had used pack horses to transport goods from Lyon to the Loire to get from the Mediterranean basin to the Atlantic coast. The information published here results from more than ten years personal experience cruising the waterways from north to south and east to west. Click on for more information on individual chateau. Cruising the Loire Canal | Smithsonian Journeys. 236 x 214 jpeg 15kB. These ridges and islands facilitated the crossing of the river leading to the growth of Nantes. From commons.wikimedia.org. [26][27] The 261 km (162 mi) Canal de Berry, a narrow canal with locks only 2.7 m (8.9 ft) wide, which was opened in the 1820s and connected the Canal latéral à la Loire at Marseilles-lès-Aubigny to the river Cher at Noyers and back into the Loire near Tours, was closed in 1955. There are over 300 dotted around the region, earning a large stretch along the Loire river UNESCO World Heritage status in 2000. France Road Map... France Road Map, 1914 44 miles away. The gorges zone has since been protected as a ‘Natura 2000’ site under European Union environmental legislation. [1], The geological formations in the Loire river basin can be grouped into two sets of formations, namely, the basement domain and the domain of sedimentary formations. By the 5th century, the flourishing viticulture of the area was noted in a publication by the poet Sidonius Apollinaris. [11] From the 3rd century, Christianity spread through the river basin, and many religious figures began cultivating vineyards along the river banks.[11]. The Atlantic coast is home to several aquatic herbs, the important species is Salicornia, which is used as a culinary ingredient on account of its diuretic value. Media in category "Maps of Loire River" The following 23 files are in this category, out of 23 total. Hike on the GR®3 along the Loire River from Mont Gerbier-de-Jonc to La Baule through the departments of Ardeche, Haute-Loire, Puy-de-Deme, Saone-et-Loire, Nievre, Loiret, Indre-et-Loire, Maine-et-Loire and Loire-Atlantique. The Neoclassical architectural style, was a revival of Classical style of architecture, which emerged in the mid 18th century; one such notable structure is the Château de Menars built by Jacques Ange Gabriel (1698–1782) who was the royal architect in the court of Louis XV (1715–74). During the harvest months rain can cause the grapes to be harvested under ripe but can also aid in the development of Botrytis cinerea for the region's dessert wines. The spectacular Loire Valley and its main tributary, the River Cher, have carried cargo and passengers for over 2000 years, since pre-Roman times as it winds through sandbanks to the Atlantic Ocean. Several départements of France were named after the Loire. [5], The Loire Valley has been called the "Garden of France" and is studded with over a thousand châteaux, each with distinct architectural embellishments covering a wide range of variations,[6] from the early medieval to the late Renaissance periods. The Loire flows through the following départements and towns: The Loire Valley in the Loire river basin, is a 300 km (190 mi) stretch in the western reach of the river starting with Orléans and terminating at Nantes, 56 km (35 mi) short of the Loire estuary and the Atlantic Ocean. Learn how to create your own. PK 85.3     Bridge (Haudaudine) During floods, which usually occur in February and March[32] but also in other periods,[4] the flow sometimes exceeds 2,000 m3/s (71,000 cu ft/s) for the Upper Loire and 8,000 m3/s (280,000 cu ft/s) in the Lower Loire. 10, Editions du Breil. They are dominated by the fire salamander (Salamandra salamandra), frogs and toads. PK 83.2     Projected bridge In the 5th century, the Roman Empire declined and the Franks and the Alemanni came to the area from the east. The Loire Valley, a Royal legacy (port-to-port cruise) 1 review. [48], The châteaux, numbering more than three hundred, represent a nation of builders starting with the necessary castle fortifications in the 10th century to the splendour of those built half a millennium later. [42] That year, the Upper Loire Valley Farmers Association was also established through a partnership between SOS Loire Vivante and a farmers’ union to promote sustainable rural tourism. click for Fullsize. Destinations Nantes, St-Nazaire, Ancenis, Bouchemaine, Angers Age Range 1 to 99 year olds Ship MS Loire Princesse Regions Loire, Loire Valley, Pays de la Loire, Northern France +2 more Travel Style Group, Fully Guided, Relaxing, Discovery, Historical +3 more Operator CroisiEurope River Cruises-10%. The tributaries host brown trout (Salmo trutta), European bullhead (Cottus gobio), European brook lamprey (Lampetra planeri), zander (Sander lucioperca), nase (Chondrostoma nasus and C. toxostoma) and wels catfish (Siluris glanis). [5] They were originally created as feudal strongholds, over centuries past, in the strategic divide between southern and northern France; now many are privately owned.[7]. PK 85.3     Confluence of Sèvre-Nantaise, l/b Loire River cruises were not available until 2015. the river Allier (ext.) PK 1.4     Quay r/b, additional quay with bollards on the river Aron 100 m from the confluence Find local businesses, view maps and get driving directions in Google Maps. PK 99.0     Couëron quay, first night free then €11-13, water, electricity, shower, slipway, restaurant, small town r/b With decreasing flow, first species which appear are single-celled diatoms such as Cyclostephanos invisitatus, C. meneghiniana, S. Hantzschii and Thalassiosira pseudonana. [16][19] During the Wars of Religion from 1562 to 1598, Orléans served as a prominent stronghold for the Huguenots but in 1568, Protestants blew up Orléans Cathedral. [11] They built megaliths to worship the dead, especially from around 3500 BC. For centuries local people used wooden embankments and dredging to try to maintain a navigable channel on the river, as it was critical to transportation. [45], This style was replaced by the religious architectural style in the 12th to 14th centuries when the impregnable château fortresses were built on top of rocky hills; one of the impressive fortresses of this type is the Château d'Angers, which has 17 gruesome towers. The lower-central swathe of its valley straddling the Pays de la Loire and Centre-Val de Loire regions was added to the World Heritage Sites list of UNESCO on December 2, 2000. However, the hazardous free-flow navigation and limited tonnages meant that railways rapidly killed off the surviving traffic from the 1850s. By the 11th century the wines of Sancerre had a reputation across Europe for their high quality. On December 2, 2000, UNESCO added the central part of the Loire valley, between Bouchemaine in Anjou and Sully-sur-Loire in Loiret, to its list of World Heritage Sites. Map of Loire Valley area hotels: Locate Loire Valley hotels on a map based on popularity, price, or availability, and see Tripadvisor reviews, photos, and deals. Their modest size means that they can moor up right in the heart of France’s world-famous historic towns and cities and cruise sedately through the sunny heart of France itself. Comprehensive detailed navigational information, km by km, Sete west to Toulouse. The Upper Loire includes the Sauvignon blanc dominated areas of Sancerre and Pouilly-Fumé. [52] Spread out across the Loire Valley are 87 appellation under the AOC, VDQS and Vin de Pays systems. PK 0.4     La Pointe Bouchemaine r/b, pontoons, water, slipway PK 130.0     Donges port, r/b www.pinterest.com. [1] The presence of an aquifer under Mont Gerbier de Jonc gives rise to multiple sources, three of them located at the foot of Mount have been highlighted as river sources. Loire Valley Chateaux Map. River traffic increased gradually, with a toll system being used in medieval times. Map Of France Showing Loire River. PK 0.5     Decize bridge, town r/b It is also noteworthy for its architectural heritage: in part for its historic towns such as Amboise, Angers, Blois, Chinon, Nantes, Orléans, Saumur, and Tours, but in particular for its castles, such as the Château d'Amboise, Château d'Angers, Château de Chambord, Château de Montsoreau, Château d'Ussé, Château de Villandry and Chenonceau, and also for its many cultural monuments, which illustrate the ideals of the Renaissance and the Age of the Enlightenment on western European thought and design. The basement domain primarily consists of metamorphic and siliceous fragmented rocks with groundwater occurring in fissures. Today some of these toll bridges still remain, dated to over 800 years. Unfortunately the river was low on water so could only go as far as Ancenis and not Angers as planned. PK 5.1     Bridge (Savennières) [11] By around 5000 to 4000 BC, they began clearing forests along the river edges and cultivating the lands and rearing livestock. [34] A dam across the Loire at Saint-Léger-des-Vignes provides navigable conditions to cross from the Canal du Nivernais to the Canal latéral à la Loire. However, one of the oldest such structures in France is the Donjon de Foulques Nerra built in 944. Shallow-draught gabares and other river craft continued to transport goods into the industrial era, including coal from Saint-Étienne loaded on to barges in Orléans. The inland waterway ends at the port of Nantes. 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