Maison de la Réserve naturelle régionale des Gorges de la Loire

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Firm. Opens at 14:00 p.m.

In Saint-Étienne there are “greens” and “le vert” and here, it's much more than a color! They cultivate an art of living in harmony with the surrounding nature. Need proof? Head to the Gorges de la Loire Nature Reserve.

There, we explain to you why nature is sacred and how we protect it. Exhibitions, guided tours and events scheduled throughout the year, the Maison de la Réserve immerses you in the heart of this unspoiled nature of the Gorges de la Loire. Fun media and animation tools, here we have put the package so that the whole family can learn while having fun. After your visit, take advantage of the outdoor spaces equipped for picnicking and the marked hiking trails to discover the Gorges de la Loire. Open your eyes, at the bend of a rocky outcrop you could well come across a yellow-bellied toad, a wild thyme, a stag beetle, a European eagle-owl, a short-toed eagle or even another red kite… Don't you know all these species? You can still catch up by visiting “La Maison de la Réserve”.

Further information) :

Reception certified "Braille and culture".

Sustainable tourism

Sustainable tourism is a priority in the reception and operation of the Maison de la Réserve.
Indeed, near the picnic tables, you will find a composter at your disposal to deposit your leftover fruits and vegetables.
The Maison de la Réserve has a wooden architecture that blends perfectly into the landscape. A weather station is attached to its roof to be informed in real time of climatic conditions. You will also find, inside, an eco-responsible shop with local products, soft toys made from recycled bottles, wooden souvenirs...
Temporary exhibitions will also be presented to make you aware of issues and problems that may concern fauna, flora and landscapes.

Tips and Suggestions

Included in the Saint-Etienne City Card

We speak: English, French

Location details

In the countryside
Lake or body of water within 300 m
River or river within 300 m
Lake view
Public transport stop within 500 m
Lake or body of water at -5 km
Marina within 500 m
River at -5 km
Village at -2 km

Visit

Average duration of the individual visit: 120 min.

Average duration of the group visit: 120 min.

Minimum group size: 30 people

Customers

Suitable for: Group reception

Language(s) of the visit

Français

Audio guide language(s)

Français

Individual visit services

Unguided individual tours permanently
Permanent individual guided tours
Guided individual tours on request

Group visit services

Unguided group tours permanently
Guided group tours on request

Opening

Opening hours from April 01 to October 26, 2024
Wednesday	Open from 14 a.m. to 18 p.m.
Friday	Open from 14 a.m. to 18 p.m.
Saturday	Open from 14 a.m. to 18 p.m.
Sunday	Open from 14 a.m. to 18 p.m.

Opening hours from October 27 to November 30, 2024
Wednesday	Open from 13 a.m. to 17 p.m.
Friday	Open from 13 a.m. to 17 p.m.
Saturday	Open from 13 a.m. to 17 p.m.
Sunday	Open from 13 a.m. to 17 p.m.

Exceptional Closure(s)

01/01/2024
01/05/2024
25/12/2024

Prices

Free outdoor visit permanently.
Paid guided tour organized on request.
Specific animation on request.
Green Birthday on request.

Free

Payment methods

Services

Equipments

Services

Activities on site

Manual workshops
Temporary exhibitions
Animation
Children's entertainment

Home animals

ACCEPTED

Adapted tourism

Adapted service: Services adapted for hearing impairment, Services adapted for mental impairment, Services adapted for visual impairment, Wheelchair accessible with assistance, Hard surface, Furniture/reception counter adapted for people in wheelchairs, Accessible table, WC + bar support + circulation space, Presence of pictograms and/or simplified visuals of adapted signage (texts/images), Documentation available in braille and/or large print, Presentation of the place accessible to visually impaired people at reception, Reception staff made aware of welcoming people with disabilities