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Beautiful trail on the Levée, which offers a superb view of the Loire.

Built from 1900 to 1903 by Clavier, an entrepreneur in Vienne-en-Val, based on plans by Henri Rapine, an architect in Paris, this Saint Martin church is the second in Vienne-en-Val. The first church, dating from the 14th century, was destroyed. Inside, the base of the church's lectern depicts various scenes from the life of Saint Martin. The base bears the date 1613, while the eagle, which is said to have come from Férolles, is probably from the 19th century.

This railway viaduct was built between 1877 and 1880. Since 2011, no rail traffic has used the bridge. Transformation work began in 2019 and, since May 2020, the bridge has been dedicated to bicycles and pedestrians. Thanks to the work, everyone can cross the Loire between Saint-Père-sur-Loire and Sully-sur-Loire in complete safety. Take your time to appreciate the magnificent views of the Château de Sully and the Loire!

Bridge lit by LEDs, different illuminations and colors depending on the time of year, particularly summer, an application was even created for the occasion under the name bridge & lights

At this location, during sanitation work in 1968, a certain number of ancient and medieval remains were unearthed, witnesses to the occupation of this site since Antiquity. Vienne-en-Val is also located on the Roman road from Orléans to Sancerre. The presence of two churches, one Merovingian and one dating from the 10th century, was revealed by surveys. The remains found, in particular sculpted blocks reused in these later constructions, attest that a sanctuary from the Early Roman Empire existed in the area but its location has not yet been discovered. You can discover these ancient blocks nearby, in a community hall which serves as a lapidary museum.

If you are looking for a peaceful and natural place to stop off during your hike, you can visit the Courpain nature reserve, a 13-hectare space located at the confluence of the Loiret and the Loire. This site is part of the Saint-Mesmin nature reserve and is home to a forest rich in 23 species of trees and 15 species of shrubs. You can enjoy the seasonal beauty of this place, such as the white carpet of snowdrops in March, the concert of birds in May, or the white rafts of water crows on the Loiret in June.

This railway viaduct was built between 1877 and 1880. Since 2011, no more railway traffic uses the bridge. Transformation works started in 2019 and, since May 2020, the bridge has been dedicated to bicycles and pedestrians. Thanks to the works, everyone can cross the Loire between Saint-Père-sur-Loire and Sully-sur-Loire in complete safety. Take your time to enjoy the magnificent views of the Château de Sully and the Loire!

The port of Saint-Benoît is a natural port, classified as a picturesque site on the UNESCO World Heritage List. The setting is truly idyllic. The Loire navy was flourishing in the 18th century. The inhabitants of Saint-Benoît-sur-Loire were sailors and carriers by water, and transported various goods. Like all active ports on the Loire, that of Saint-Benoît disappeared in the 19th century with the arrival of the railway.