シャンクブレー周辺のアトラクション＆必見スポット - トップ13

Spectacular and original. A must-see.

Things to do and have a drink at the hostels!

Impressive remains from a time when river transport was essential. This gigantic work of art, designed by Henri IV and the Duke of Sully around 1597, in order to connect the Mediterranean to the Ocean and the Channel by bringing together the Loire and Seine rivers using a canal. The work, led by engineer Hugues Cosnier, lasted 38 years and required 6,000 workers to overcome the 24-metre drop in altitude of the hill.

Impressive remains from a time when river transport was essential. This gigantic work of art, designed by Henri IV and the Duke of Sully around 1597, in order to connect the Mediterranean to the Ocean and the Channel by bringing together the Loire and Seine rivers using a canal. The work, led by engineer Hugues Cosnier, lasted 38 years and required 6,000 workers to overcome the 24-metre drop in altitude of the hill.

Vestige of a work which ultimately had very little use (I invite you to read the panels at the bottom, very informative)

The seven locks are such a monument that the city was officially named after them in 1978. Why all the effort to lower the canal to such a level? The answer is Henry IV's monumental project to connect the English Channel to the Mediterranean Sea. This lock is part of the Briare canal which connects the Loire and the Seine.

Château du Muguet is a 19th century castle that hosted a crucial meeting between French and British leaders during World War II. You can admire the neo-Louis XIII style architecture of the castle and its stables, which are classified as historic monuments. You can also explore the surrounding forest and lake, where you can enjoy nature and wildlife.

The seven locks located here on the Briare canal gave their name to the village in 1978. Initiated by Henri IV, this spectacular work was built during the 16th century. This allows the canal which connects the Seine and the Loire to overcome 24 meters of difference in height. From now on, the new canal route, established since 1887, goes around the hills.