Explore Nantes for an authentic journey through one of the major cities in Brittany, and pay a visit to the Saint-Nazaire shipyard. Road map . France Map with river Loire Highlighted See map details From commons.wikimedia.org. [13] Many inhabitants around the present city of Orléans have names bearing witness to the Alan presence – Allaines. [42] In 1990, Loire Vivante met with the French Prime Minister and the government, successfully, as the government demanded that the EPALA embark upon major reforms in its approach to managing the river. 767 x 800 gif 36kB . Its main tributaries include the rivers Nièvre, Maine and the Erdre on its right bank, and the rivers Allier, Cher, Indre, Vienne, and the Sèvre Nantaise on the left bank. Towpath None historically, but a cycle route has been laid out along the river, and has become a popular cycling itinerary. PK 84.0     Junction with Canal de Nantes à Brest (canalised river Erdre), r/b Chécy Belles Rives est un centre commercial français situé à l'est de la métropole orléanaise sur le territoire de la commune de Chécy dans le département du Loiret et la région Centre-Val de Loire. For other uses, see, The Loire Valley between Sully-sur-Loire and Chalonnes, Château féodal de Saint-Maurice-sur-Loire, Château de Montsoreau-Museum of Contemporary Art, "Fiche cours d'eau - la Loire (----0000)", Navigation details for 80 French rivers and canals, Waterways In Western Loire – Free Online Travel Brochure, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Loire&oldid=998812770, Articles containing Occitan (post 1500)-language text, Articles with unsourced statements from May 2011, Articles containing potentially dated statements from 2017, All articles containing potentially dated statements, Wikipedia articles with SUDOC identifiers, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, Was defeated by England. PK 93.0     Quay (Haute-Indre) r/b, d/s limit of port of Nantes Chécy Belles Rives est située à 3½ km à l'est de Prairie de Bionne. The toads include Bufo bufo, Alytes obstetricans, Bombina variegata, Bufo calamita, Pelobates fuscus and Pelobates cultripes. Fit to window or press esc. The channel is marked by buoys, red on the left-bank side and black on the right-bank side. The flow is no longer partly regulated by three dams: Grangent Dam and Villerest Dam on the Loire and Naussac Dam on the Allier. Loire river. 46.7097359440716 2.8125 5 satellite. Tweet. For other uses, see, "Loira" redirects here. 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.. In his work History of the Franks, Bishop Gregory of Tours wrote of the frequent plundering by the Bretons of the area's wine stocks. Nantes is the largest city on the Loire River, located some 31 miles from the Atlantic coast. 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. Spring tides may be felt as far upstream as Champtoceaux. 742 x 334 jpeg 70kB. 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. PK 125.0     Paimboeuf quay and small town l/b Information about the 138km navigable long river Loire. Authority – VNF – Direction régionale de Nantes The Loire Valley has a long history of winemaking dating back to the 1st century. Loire River Excursions, Centre-Val de Loire: Address, Phone Number, Loire River Excursions Reviews: 4/5 rated 3 by 4 people. [42] This sparked public demonstrations by the WWF and conservation groups. 1828 x 1414 jpeg 188kB. 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. Whereas the total biomass is low in the upper reaches, the biodiversity is high, with more than 250 taxa at Orléans. Then came the Gauls, the local tribes during the Iron Age period of 1500 to 500 BC. Another short stretch much further upstream at Decize is also navigable, where a river level crossing from the Canal latéral à la Loire connects to the Canal du Nivernais. With Crémant production throughout the Loire valley, it is the second largest sparkling wine producer in France after Champagne. [11] They built megaliths to worship the dead, especially from around 3500 BC. Château de Blois interior façades in Gothic, Renaissance and Classic styles (from right to left). PK 82.0     River divides, La Madeleine arm r/b, Pirmil arm l/b, Madeleine arm 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. It is also France’s 6th largest city with a population of approximately 303,382 people. The European eel (Anguilla anguilla) is common in the upper streams, whereas the flounder (Platichtys flesus) and flathead mullet (Mugil spp.) In between are the regions of Anjou, Saumur, Bourgueil, Chinon, and Vouvray. 45-Crue-mixte.svg 1.930 × 1.824; 4,51 MB. This important link is included in the distance table. The chronology of the rulers is presented; in the table below.[5]. One-third of the inhabitants died in the epidemic of the Black Death of 1348–9. 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. Located in the heart of France, the Loire Valley is a spectacular region of Central France situated on the UNESCO World Heritage site of the Loire River. When the French kings began constructing their huge châteaux here, the nobility, not wanting or even daring to be far from the seat of power, followed suit. Mündung der Loire.jpg 5,500 × 4,865; 2.91 MB. Loire Valley Map. [49], The Loire Valley has a high density of vine plantings with an average of 4,000–5,000 vines per hectare (1,600–2,000 per acre). Heterotrophic bacteria are represented by cocci (49%), rods (35%), colonies (12%) and filaments (4%) with a total density of up to 1.4×1010 cells per litre. 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. The most common species are the Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar), sea trout (Salmo trutta), shads (Alosa alosa and Alosa fallax), sea lamprey (Petromyzon marinus) European river lamprey (Lampetra fluviatilis) and smelt (Osmerus eperlanus). Today some of these toll bridges still remain, dated to over 800 years. A key transportation route, it served as one of the great "highways" of France for over 2000 years. Greeks introduced vines. The Middle Loire is dominated by more Chenin blanc and Cabernet franc wines found in the regions around Touraine, Saumur, Chinon and Vouvray. 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). PK 83.6     Railway bridge (Résal) [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. La Loire à Vélo is a unique, 800km cycle route. 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 flow is relatively small throughout much … [1], Nearly every freshwater fish species of France can be found in the Loire river basin, that is, about 57 species from 20 families. Liga comes from the Proto-Indo-European root *legʰ-, meaning "to lie, lay" as in the Welsh word Lleyg, and also which gave many words in English, such as to lie, to lay, ledge, law, etc. The gorges zone has since been protected as a ‘Natura 2000’ site under European Union environmental legislation. Check added May 28, 2008. Furnishings inside the châteaux also witnessed changes to suit the living styles of its occupants. The map is a tool that used to make it easier for us to find a place. File in this download: PK 101.0     Le Pellerin quay and village l/b, ferry PK 0.5     Decize bridge, town r/b In the 9th century, the Vikings began invading the west coast of France, using longships to navigate the Loire. Unlike most other rivers in western Europe, there are very few dams or locks creating obstacles to its natural flow. PK 28.1     Ingrandes suspension bridge, quay for 10 boats u/s r/b, night €1, water, village r/b PK 84.9     Bridges (Général Audibert, tramway lines 2 & 3) Nearest Map » Fullsize Share Map. [4] The number of sunny hours per year varies between 1400 and 2200 and increases from northwest to southeast. [42] The French government proposed a construction of a dam at Serre de la Fare on the upper Loire which would have been an environmental catastrophe, as it would have inundated some 20 km (12 mi) of pristine gorges. Les Rosiers-sur-Loire by Jean-Jacques Delusse [fr], 1800. [11] By 600 BC the Loire had already become a very important trading route between the Celts and the Greeks. History – In 1700 the port of Nantes numbered more inland waterway craft than any other port in France. This statistic alone testifies to the historic importance of navigation on France’s longest river. However, the hazardous free-flow navigation and limited tonnages meant that railways rapidly killed off the surviving traffic from the 1850s. PK 84.3     Nantes bridge (Georges Clemenceau), town centre 1700m r/b 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 great Loire salmon, a subspecies of Atlantic salmon, is regarded as the symbolic fish of the river. In addition to still wines, rosé, sparkling and dessert wines are also produced. Customizable map of the complete course of the Loire (French River) and its main affluents. Romans introduced melons, apples, cherries, quinces and pears during the Middle Ages, apart from extracting saffron from purple crocus species in the Orléans. 1797 x 1796 jpeg 844kB. [39], The river flows through the continental ecoregions of Massif central and Bassin Parisien south and in its Lower course partly through South Atlantic and Brittany. Unfortunately the river was low on water so could only go as far as Ancenis and not Angers as planned. The Loire Valley has been inhabited since the Middle Palaeolithic period from 40–90 ka. View Location View Map. The Loire changed its course, due to tectonic deformations, from the original outfall into the English Channel to its new outfall into the Atlantic Ocean thereby forming today's narrow terrain of gorges, the Loire Valley with alluvium formations and the long stretch of beaches along the Atlantic Ocean. Today the river is officially navigable as far as Bouchemaine,[28] where the Maine joins it near Angers. 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]. 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. PK 114.0     Cordemaïs power station, coal unloading quay r/b Guest House, Bed and Breakfast, Hotel, Camping, Inn. [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. Studies of the palaeo-geography of the region suggest that the palaeo-Loire flowed northward and joined the Seine,[9][10] while the lower Loire found its source upstream of Orléans in the region of Gien, flowing westward along the present course. 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. Map of France with river Loire higlighted. This map was created by a user. In 1894 a company was set up to promote improvements to the navigation from Nantes to Briare. Le navire LOIRE RIVER (IMO: 9368584, MMSI: 353729000) de type General Cargo Ship a été construit en 2007 et navigue actuellement sous le pavillon de Panama. [43] The basis of the decision was that the economic benefits of the dams did not outweigh their significant ecological impacts, so the intention was to restore the riverine ecosystems and replenish great Loire salmon stocks. 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. This was followed by aesthetically built châteaux (to also function as residential units), which substituted the quadrangular layout of the keep. [1], With more than 100 alga species, the Loire has the highest phytoplankton diversity among French rivers. click for Fullsize. By the 11th century the wines of Sancerre had a reputation across Europe for their high quality. PK 0.0     Junction with Canal latéral à la Loire (embranchement de Decize), l/b 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. PK 5.1     Bridge (Savennières) The works were authorised in 1904 and carried out in two phases from Angers to the limit of tides at Oudon. However, the exterior defensive structures, in the form of portcullis and moats surrounding the thick walls of the châteaux' forts were retained. This style was perpetuated during the reign of Louis XVI (1774–92) but with more refinements; one such refined château seen close to Angers is the Château de Montgeoffroy. [4] With a length of 1,006 kilometres (625 mi),[2] it drains 117,054 km2 (45,195 sq mi), more than a fifth of France's land[1] while its average discharge is only half that of the Rhône. [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. 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. However, the hazardous free-flow navigation and limited tonnages meant that railways rapidly killed off the surviving traffic from the 1850s. Use of a detailed guide is recommended. PK 78.4     Bridge (Bellevue), N844 Nantes ring road It also depends strongly on the season, and the flow of only 10 m3/s (350 cu ft/s) is not uncommon in August–September near Orléans. [52] Spread out across the Loire Valley are 87 appellation under the AOC, VDQS and Vin de Pays systems. Signes Map; Bonifacio Tourist Map; … 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. 600 x 360 jpeg 64kB. 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. Some Sancerre vineyards have as many as 10,000 plants per hectare. The sedimentary domain consists of limestone and carbonaceous rocks, that, where saturated, form productive aquifers. 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. [42] Due to extensive lobbying, the proposal and the other dam proposals were eventually rejected in the 1990s. www.pinterest.com. Gallic rule ended in the valley in 56 BC when Julius Caesar conquered the adjacent provinces for Rome. Book your tickets online for Loire River, Centre-Val de Loire: See 32 reviews, articles, and 31 photos of Loire River, ranked No.271 on Tripadvisor among 1,664 attractions in Centre-Val de Loire. Chateaux A to Z list . Inland Waterways of France– 310 pages : 8th Edition : 2010 –The comprehensive Imray book (click lefthand) ‘Inland Waterways of France’ and its accompanying map (click righthand) cover all the rivers and canals of France in full descriptive detail. Cruising the Loire Canal | Smithsonian Journeys. Evolution of the level of the Loire (fr, ext.) [43] The Loire is unique in this respect as the Atlantic salmon can swim as far as 900 km (560 mi) up the river and spawn in the upper reaches of the Allier. The Loire Valley, a Royal legacy (port-to-port cruise) 1 review. [1], The Loire Valley, in particular, enjoys a pleasant temperate climate. PK 85.3     Bridge (Haudaudine) The French Revolution (1789) brought a radical change for the worse in the scenarios for chateaus, as monarchy ended in France. PK 67.8     Mauves-sur-Loire bridge, village 700m r/b These ridges and islands facilitated the crossing of the river leading to the growth of Nantes. [42] the river Allier (ext.) "an exceptional cultural landscape, of great beauty, comprised of historic cities and villages, great architectural monuments – the Châteaux – and lands that have been cultivated and shaped by centuries of interaction between local populations and their physical environment, in particular the Loire itself. The Loire is the longest river in France and the 171st longest in the world. The Crémant de Loire which refers to any sparkling wine made according to the traditional method of Champagne. [30], Its main tributaries include the rivers Maine, Nièvre and the Erdre on its right bank, and the rivers Allier, Cher, Indre, Vienne, and the Sèvre Nantaise on the left bank. With decreasing flow, first species which appear are single-celled diatoms such as Cyclostephanos invisitatus, C. meneghiniana, S. Hantzschii and Thalassiosira pseudonana. 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. In recent times, pruning and canopy management have started to limit yields more effectively. Check out our Vacation Rental. 1797 × 1796 • 888 KB • JPG. www.listnbest.com. [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. Hundreds more were drowned in the Loire by Catholics.[16]. [49], The Loire Valley is often divided into three sections. 102 of 'Étude sur les Rivières à Marée et sur les Estuaires. [1][4] Downstream of Nevers lies the Loire Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage Site due to its fine assortment of castles. The Loire at Montsoreau, J. M. W. Turner, 1832, Château de Montsoreau-Museum of Contemporary Art. Many, the Upper Loire, the area from the source to the confluence with the Allier, the middle Loire Valley, the area from the Allier to the confluence with the Maine, about 280 km (170 mi), the Lower Loire, the area from Maine to the estuary, Loire maritime: 53 km from the Atlantic Ocean at, This page was last edited on 7 January 2021, at 04:09. PK 83.5     Bridge (Léopold Sédar Senghor) PK 82.4     Railway bridge (Pont de la Vendée) The coastal zone shows hard dark stones, granite, schist and thick soil mantle.[30]. In 853 they attacked and destroyed Tours and its famous abbey, later destroying Angers in raids of 854 and 872. 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. They used the Loire as a key trading route by 600 BC, using pack horses to link its trade, such as the metals of the Armorican Massif, with Phoenicia and Ancient Greece via Lyon on the Rhône. Asparagus was also brought from northwestern France. Although, barge river cruise companies have been traveling the Loire River Valley for several years, river cruise companies offering overnight accommodations have not operated on this river until this year. Pays de la Loire, waterways guide No. Other vegetation in the valley, mostly under private control, consists of tree species of oak, beech and pine. PK 7.8     La Poissonnière quay r/b, village 400m r/b At low water the navigable channel is marked by 4.50m high stakes driven into the sand, those on the left-bank side having their tops partly broken and hanging down. Following this there was ongoing conflict between the Franks and the Visigoths. In 1894 a company was set up to promote improvements to the navigation from Nantes to Briare. [31], The middle stretches of the river have many limestone caves which were inhabited by humans in the prehistoric era; the caves are several types of limestone formations, namely tuffeau (a porous type of chalk, not to be confused with tufa) and Falun (formed 12 million years ago). 296 x 300 gif 17kB. PK 10.9     Railway bridge (Alleud) The Celts built a trading route with the Greeks here in 600 BC that lasted for 2,000 years. PK 130.0     Donges port, r/b Portrait of the Loire, by Jean-Max Albert, 1988. After AD 16, the Loire river valley became part of the Roman province of Aquitania, with its capital at Avaricum. PK 11.3     River divides, navigation in l/b arm [4][29] This lies in the north-eastern part of the southern Cévennes highlands, in the Ardèche commune of Sainte-Eulalie of southeastern France. The discharge rate varies strongly along the river, with roughly 350 m3/s (12,000 cu ft/s) at Orléans and 900 m3/s (32,000 cu ft/s) at the mouth. 236 x 214 jpeg 15kB. PK 82.4     Railway bridge (Pont de la Vendée) The Loire's tributaries include the following rivers, in order going upstream: Map of the Loire basin showing the major tributaries. Reine claude (Prunus domestica italica) tree species was planted in the gardens of the Château. kids.britannica.com. During floods, the river rises rapidly, and the fast current makes navigation dangerous as soon as depths of about 2m have been reached. The meaning of the map is cloth or tablecloth derived from the word mappa (Greek). [46] There was further refinement in the design of the châteaux in the 15th century before the Baroque style came into prominence with decorative and elegantly designed interiors and which became fashionable from the 16th to the end of the 18th century. PK 85.8     Footbridge (Victor Schoelcher) Loire Valley Castles and Kings. 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. 10, Editions du Breil. In low water periods enquiries should be made at the VNF office (address below) before making the passage. 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: svptours.com. Musée de la Loire, Cosne-sur-Loire. 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. Vineyards and châteaux are found along the banks of the river throughout this section and are a major tourist attraction. 25 Longest Rivers in Europe - Page 2 of 5 - ListnBest. pp 8–27, for the navigable section (guide in English, French and German), This article is about the river. PK 84.9     Bridges (Pirmil), tramway lines 2 & 3 The tidal stretch of the river extends to a length of 60 km (37 mi) and a width of 3 km (1.9 mi), which has oil refineries, the port of Saint-Nazaire and 40,000 hectares (99,000 acres) of wetland whose formation is dated to 7500 BC (caused by inundation by sea waters on the northern bank of the estuary), and the beaches of Le Croisic and La Baule along the coastline. Today, these privately owned châteaux serve as homes, a few open their doors to tourist visits, while others are operated as hotels or bed and breakfasts. In addition to finding vineyards along the Loire, several of the river's tributaries are also well planted—including the Allier, Cher, Indre, Loir, Sèvre Nantaise and Vienne Rivers. [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. 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. 2010, Signal Books. www.smithsonianjourneys.org. 45-PPRI.svg 843 × 597; 1,12 MB. www.french-waterways.com. The total distance from the confluence at Bouchemaine to the sea at Saint-Nazaire is 138km. 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. River flow is particularly high in the river area near Roanne and Vichy up to the confluence with the Allier. PK 73.2     Bridge (Thouaré) Check out our loire river map selection for the very best in unique or custom, handmade pieces from our shops. In 52 BC, the Romans built a city in Tours. River traffic increased gradually, with a toll system being used in medieval times. Or purchase together and book has 15% discountBuy together and book has 15% discount: 57.50€ 50.00€Buy together. [40] The reason for this is its sheer length and possibility of extensive navigation, which severely limits the scope of river conservation. [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. The latter are mostly affected by the industrial pollution, construction of dams and drainage of oxbows and swamps. 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