CANAL BRIDGE
A bridge-canal linking the Canal à la Loire to the Canal de Briare, with ...Read more
PONT-VIEUX BRIDGE
Read moreThe Pont-Vieux has existed since the beginning of the town's construction, at the foot of the fortress, hence its name as «bridge-old». In the eighteenth century houses and shops of one or more floors were installed on the bridge itself (a panonceau at its foot reproduced a vision of that era). Today, the view is very picturesque on the mills and their pavements. The bridge is surrounded by old wooden houses that are reflected in Creuse.
BEAUGENCY BRIDGE
A heterogeneous bridge composed of 24 arches and spanning the Loire, a ...Read more
OLD BRIDGE OR ANNE DE BEAUJEU BRIDGE
Old bridge of 282 m long with 13 arches with a sumptuous humpback, bombed ...Read more
THE GUÉTIN CANAL BRIDGE
Stone and brick canal-bridge, one of the largest canal-bridges in France, ...Read more
GREAT CATHEDRAL ORGAN
Read moreThe organ of the cathedral has changed many times over the centuries: Reference was made to the first organ in the early 1986 th century and the most recent was inaugurated in by Bishop Plateau. Burned in 1599, it was rebuilt and saved narrowly during the Revolution. With its 50 games, 4 keyboards and its German pedals, it allows you to play the organistique repertoire in full since the th century. The buffet retains the original elements of this time. The th century gives her a beam with the musicians and the th century his gallery. Completely restored, the organ always sounds under the vaults of the cathedral. Many concerts and activities take place during the year. The Festival of the Very Rich Hours of the Berry Organ showcases this great organ by inviting prestigious concertistes to play solo, chamber music, or with an orchestra.
MANTELOT LOCKS AND WATER STATIONS
Lock and old boat station located in a pleasant place to walk along the ...Read more
THE RD148 WIND TURBINE
Read moreToday, there is not much of the giant wind that took place between 1955 and 1966 on the edge of the RD 148, two kilometres from Nogent, towards La Place: only 5 blocks of concrete frozen in a field. These are the only remnants of a wind turbine designed for E.D.F. in the 1950 s to explore the energy sources of the future. This renewable energy research programme has been abandoned in favour of the massive development of nuclear energy. The whole thing was truly monumental: 3 feet fixed on concrete concrete of 150 tonnes each supported a service platform 16 meters above the ground. There was a column on which the propeller axis was set, 31 metres above the ground.
WIND WINDOW
Read moreAt a time when the Beauce river has electricity generators, there are still some specimens of a more ancient model from the beginning of the th century. The Bolée wind turbine was built in 1902 by the Lebert company of Le Mans. With a 15-metre tower with a 5-metre diameter wheel, it often attracts the eyes of motorists.
BOIZARD LOCKS
Read moreMore than 80 kilometres. It is the length of the canal Louis XIV wanted to create to feed Versailles with the waters of the Eure. This pharaoh project, several remains remaining in Eure-et-Loir, had to take its source in the commune of Pontgouin. It is in this area, somewhere in the forest surrounding the village, on the edge of the Boizard pond, that you can see the locks intended to regulate the flow of the river by creating water restraint in the valley. Seven other locations, between Pontgouin and Maintenon, were identified as crossing points of the unfinished Louis XIV Canal
AUZON VIADUCT
An opportunity to admire the beautiful view on the Auzon valley, and to ...Read more
RESTING AREA
Read moreBelow the castle and the town centre of Courtalain, a pleasant area is available to take a break before visiting the town. Located on the edge of the river Yerre, this place houses washing machines that are still running through water from the river. There is also a road mill whose mechanisms always operate and circulate water. Finally, picnic tables make this area a good starting point for walking in the surrounding woods and follow part of the Balade walk.
ORGAN OF NOTRE-DAME-DE-LORRIS
A remarkable organ, classified as a historical monument, with an ...Read more