A real nugget in the Loire gorges, overlooking the meanders of the river, Saint-Victor-sur-Loire has more than one asset to seduce you: a typical medieval village where you can stroll through its cobbled streets and play knights towards its medieval castle and its Romanesque church, a nautical base with multiple activities, its fine sandy beach on the edge of the Grangent Lake to relax or its Regional Nature Reserve, an authentic green setting just a stone's throw from Saint-Etienne.
History of Saint-Victor-sur-Loire
If the castle is 1 years old and now houses a cultural center offering exhibitions and shows throughout the year, the Romanesque church (listed in the additional inventory of historical monuments) is not left out. . Built in 000, perfectly restored, it is part of the charm of the village, in the middle of its 1097th century stone houses.
The port of Saint-Victor-sur-Loire
It is one of the largest inland water ports in France with around 300 boats moored all year round! The nautical base below invites you to take advantage of its many activities, from sailing to canoeing, to paddle boarding or the rental of electric boats. To enjoy another point of view, the electric boat “Le Grangent” takes you on a tour of the gorges. You will admire their wild nature from the water but also picturesque sites such as the island of Grangent or the Châtelet chapel.
Leisure center and beach in Saint-Victor-sur-Loire
A beautiful beach of fine sand topped by a large area of greenery and snack bars along the water promises you great moments of relaxation with family or friends.
Also explore the surrounding nature by hiking or mountain biking: a multitude of paths take you to discover the treasures of unspoiled nature in the Regional Nature Reserve.
Do you try toclimbing, orienteering or try a mountain course, halfway between via-ferrata and climbing. All roads lead to Saint-Victor, the rocks too!
A house in the nature reserve in Condamines
Nature in Saint-Victor sur Loire, we know! We protect it and we inform you House of the Regional Nature Reserve of the Gorges de la Loire. Fun activities for young and old, hikes accompanied by a nature guide, exhibitions, conferences to talk about all these subjects together. Alone or in a group, explore with us all that nature can offer us and how to give it back!
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Take advantage of your stay in the Gorges de la Loire to visit the various castles nearby in villages from medieval times.
