Route of 1 kilometer over 45 minutes to discover the medieval town and its many remains with explanatory panels.
Guided tours of the town and the castle-museum of the monk-sacristan are possible by reservation on 04 77 35 26 55
Guided tours of the town and the castle-museum of the monk-sacristan are possible by reservation on 04 77 35 26 55
This historical route will allow you to get to know the medieval town of Aurec-sur-Loire and its many preserved remains.
Throughout your journey, you will be able to see:
– The Château du Moine-Sacristain: residence of the Monk Sacristan from 1400 to 1781
– The Tour des Bourguignons and the ramparts, an important defense tower
– Le Verger Conservatoire, an orchard intended to safeguard the fruit heritage of the Loire Valley.
– The David Gate and watchtower, main gate of the city from the 12th century.
– The Bailli's House, house of the Bailli of Aurec and house of justice.
– The Clerk’s House
– The Church, monument from the 12th century
– The Remains of the Priory
– The Hôtel de Chazournes, formerly the winter residence of the lords of Chazournes.
– The Gate and Garden Tower: North entrance to the town.
– The Auberge le Tournebride, 15th and 16th centuries
– The Château Seigneurial, Renaissance courtyard and park (many species of trees are planted in the park, notably exceptional cedars, wellingtonias, Chilean araucaria…
– The wrought iron gate
This historic walk takes place throughout the year.
The presentation flyer is available at the Gorges de la Loire Tourist Office, at the Château du Moine-Sacristain in Aurec-sur-Loire or in digital version on this page.
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Throughout your journey, you will be able to see:
– The Château du Moine-Sacristain: residence of the Monk Sacristan from 1400 to 1781
– The Tour des Bourguignons and the ramparts, an important defense tower
– Le Verger Conservatoire, an orchard intended to safeguard the fruit heritage of the Loire Valley.
– The David Gate and watchtower, main gate of the city from the 12th century.
– The Bailli's House, house of the Bailli of Aurec and house of justice.
– The Clerk’s House
– The Church, monument from the 12th century
– The Remains of the Priory
– The Hôtel de Chazournes, formerly the winter residence of the lords of Chazournes.
– The Gate and Garden Tower: North entrance to the town.
– The Auberge le Tournebride, 15th and 16th centuries
– The Château Seigneurial, Renaissance courtyard and park (many species of trees are planted in the park, notably exceptional cedars, wellingtonias, Chilean araucaria…
– The wrought iron gate
This historic walk takes place throughout the year.
The presentation flyer is available at the Gorges de la Loire Tourist Office, at the Château du Moine-Sacristain in Aurec-sur-Loire or in digital version on this page.
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Themes:
Visit
Language(s) of the visit
Français
Individual visit services
- Unguided individual tours permanently
- Guided individual tours on request
Group visit services
- Unguided group tours permanently
- Guided group tours on request
Opening
| Opening hours from May 01 to October 31, 2024 | |
|---|---|
| Monday | Open |
| Tuesday | Open |
| Wednesday | Open |
| Thursday | Open |
| Friday | Open |
| Saturday | Open |
| Sunday | Open |
Prices
Services
Equipments
To download
Linked offers
On the spot…
Restaurant
Les Oliviers
Restaurant
The Oxo
Restaurant
Restaurant la Frontière
Historic site and monument
Church of Aurec-sur-Loire
Tourism institutions
Loire Gorges Tourist Office
Providers