샹풀레 최고의 워킹 & 하이킹 경로

This is a part of the lake with a dam that you cycle over

Spectacular and original. A must-see.

Tours and events: https://www.chateau-de-st-fargeau.com

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.

The church wasn't that interesting inside. There is quite a lot that needs to be renovated.

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

Active port during the time of the Loire Navy, in the 18th and 19th centuries. Local production of rye, wine and wood was shipped there on barges. There are two paved slipways leading to the water, on a quay which is 1700m long. The submersible dike that we see across the river is called "la chevrette" and allowed boats to cross more easily.