To the west of Saint-Étienne, in the heart of a wild and protected natural environment (classified site), the village of Saint-Victor-sur-Loire overhangs the Loire Gorges.
Saint-Victor-sur-Loire
Some history
Whether the memory of the stones or the history of man, the past echoes between the walls of the village alleyways, sings under the vaults of the church, flies over the castle towers, the imposing silhouette which dominates the picturesque Loire (Landes de genêts, abrupt parishes, castles of legends…)
Essential visiting
The village, a maze of narrow streets
The old stone houses are the witnesses of the village history (double curved lintels or dates above the doors, protective crosses, small heritage…). Guided tour of the village: Please see page guided visits.
The church A Romanesque church dating back to the 11th century.
The castle, an imposing silhouette
With two adjoining towers, the 11th and 12th century castle dominates the river and the village houses. Surrounded by gardens, it is today, an essential cultural centre.
The castle gardens
Two gardens surround the castle much to the delight of your senses.
The Maison de la Réserve
The Natural Reserve of the Loire Gorges has an extraordinary biological diversity. The flora and fauna is abundant and rare. Permanent exhibitions about the natural diversity of the site.
The church
The castle
Not to be missed…
The honey farm of the Loire Gorges.On the road to Saint-Victor-sur-Loire. The Berland rose garden. This romantic garden awaits you much to the delight of your senses. The little hidden garden. A small esplanade of flowers, there is also a lovely view of the Priory of the Peninsula of Châtelet.
Suggestions for outings
Set sail and discover the Loire Gorges in a trysail. Explore the diversity of the cultural and natural landscapes of the Natural Reserve of the Loire Gorges with experienced guides (water-based or pedestrian discoveries). Booking obligatory.
Activities and leisure
The water sports centre and the beach, the marina - the pleasures of the water.
In an exceptional setting, in the heart of the Loire Gorges, the water sports centre and the marina welcome all water sport leisure enthusiasts.
Outings in private boats, leisure activities, sports in the very heart of nature … Guide books about Hiking are on sale in any of the four Tourist Offices in Saint-Étienne and the surrounding area.
Local products
Milk and meat
Visit of the educational farm
Ferme des petits chênes
Mme Martin- Aurelle Tel : 00 334 77 90 03 20 or 00 336 33 07 29 93
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