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Gien is a beautiful town - we felt very comfortable there. There are plenty of restaurants and lots to see.

This beautiful Loire town is located at the gateway to Sologne, the Orléans forest and Burgundy. Gien is known throughout the world for its earthenware, a symbol of French know-how for 200 years. This is also where we find the first castle of the Loire on the course of the royal river. Built at the end of the 15th century, it dominates the city with its high brick walls.

The castle of Dampierre-en-Burly dates from the 15th and 16th centuries, when it belonged to the Cugnac family. Decorated by the painter Michel Dorigny, it was destroyed during the French Revolution. Only the clock tower, which serves as the entrance, remains of the original building. The current castle was rebuilt in the 19th century by Amédée de Béhague, an agronomist who created an estate of 2,000 hectares. The castle is not open to the public, but you can admire its architecture and gardens from the outside. You can also discover the neighboring village of Dampierre-en-Burly, which has remains of fortifications from the Middle Ages.

Le Petit Château in Autry-Le-Châtel is a 15th century castle where Madame de Sévigné stayed. It is surrounded by a magnificent park with trees and flowers. You will be able to admire the architecture of the castle, typical of the Renaissance period, with this plan of bricks and stones and its three different towers. You can also discover the neighboring village of Autry-le-Châtel, which has a rich heritage and a charming atmosphere. The castle is open to external visits in summer, by reservation only. During heritage days, certain interior rooms are also accessible to the public.

Between Gien and Briare, the Château de Saint-Brisson is a building that proudly watches over the waves of the Loire. Since its first stones in the 13th century, the castle has undergone various modifications, linked to the wars and to its owners. It has been listed as a historical monument since 1993. From now on, the castle of Saint-Brisson and its four floors which total more than 25 furnished rooms can be visited every summer.

Built in the 17th century on the base of an old fortification, the castle of Dampierre-en-Burly was completely renovated in the 19th century. Listed as historical monuments since 1928, it retains all its brilliance. However, it is not open to the public.

Nestled between Sologne, the national forest of Orléans and Burgundy, Gien is a must for hikers who walk along the Loire. Full of surprises, this small town is renowned for its earthenware, its castle and its excellent wines. Its dynamic city center invites you to relax. Do not hesitate to extend your stay in this city to discover all its secrets. To the north of the conurbation, the railway station is served daily by trains from Paris or Nevers.

The castle was built around the year 1500. It has changed hands several times over the centuries. At the end of the 19th century it was bought by the Loiret department. The castle then becomes the home of the "sous-préfecture", the court and the prison. The castle is a protected historical monument since 1840. In 1952 its destination changed and became the "Musée de la chasse" (the museum of the hunt).