Gien

Gien

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GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION 
TownGien
Insee code45155
Postcode45500
Latitude47.6980590
Longitude2.6247580
AltitudeFrom 117 to 190 meters
Surface67.86 km²
Population15254 inhabitants
Density224 inhabitants/km²CLOSEST TOWNS
National labelPoilly-lez-Gien at 4.3 km (7 min)
Chief townOrléans (at 69 km, 68 min)Saint-Martin-sur-Ocre at 5 km (7 min)
DepartmentLoiretArrabloy at 7 km (9 min)
RegionCentreSearch another town
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SIGHTSEEING

Castle Gien and International Museum of Hunting.

The house of Alix: Located at the corner of the rue de l'Hotel de Ville and Place Jean Jaurès, home of Alix is ​​one of the few buildings of the city have been spared by the bombing of the Second World War . In the 15th century, this ancient building belonged to the bourgeois family of Alix, from where it takes its name. The ground floor also comprises arcades that once contained several stalls.

The famous pottery.

The bridge Anne de Beaujeu.

Detailed information
TransportTrain station of Gien
Leisure centresMuseum International de la Chasse
MonumentsCastle of Gien
Natural sitesPond Machau,   Wood Behague

EVENTS AND CELEBRATIONS

Songs Festival in my town in July.


ATTRACTIONS, LEISURES AND ACTIVITES AROUND

The castle of Bussiere.

The Briare canal bridge.

The castle of Sully-sur-Loire.

The Circus Museum and Illusion in Dampierre-en-Burly.

The Museum of Witchcraft Blancafort.

Leisure activities
NameType of activityPriceTown
Guided tour of the seven locksCulture and education36 €Rogny-les-Sept-Écluses (19.8 km)
Karting in the LoiretSports sensationsFrom 17 € to 65 €Saint-Benoît-sur-Loire (27 km)

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PHOTOS
The castle seen from the bridge (© JE)
 
The big bridge on the Loire (© JE)
Quai de la Loire (© JE)
 
explanatory panel on the bridge (© JE)
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WEATHER
Monday 20 May
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Min. 10°C - Max. 11°C
Tuesday 21 May
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Min. 9°C - Max. 13°C
Wednesday 22 May
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Min. 6°C - Max. 14°C
RESTAURANTS 
La Canardière  
8.2
Coullons
It is in the center of the village of Coullons in the center of France that La Canardière opens its doors. Discover enflowered establishment: on one side the rustic charm of a cozy...
Located 13.1 km from Gien46 € per person 
Auberge des Templiers  
9.6
Boismorand
Table Templar offers a tasty menu of land animals and fish Sologne whitewater. A rich cellar with the best wines of the Loire without forgetting the great French wines. From the sunny...
Located 13.9 km from Gien82 € per person 
La Gallinière  
7.9
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Ousson-sur-Loire
BALLAD COUNTRY - Want to taste the country air? Visit the small village of Ousson-sur-Loire near Châtillon-sur-Loire. It is family, friends or with your sweetheart that you will find...
Located 17.1 km from Gien31 € per person 

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BEDS & BREAKFASTS 
Domaine de La Thiau  
Briare
At the crossroads of the castles of the Loire, the Wine Road Central Loire (Sancerre), Burgundy (Pouilly, Saint-Fargeau) and Sologne, 150 km south of Paris (only 1 hour from Fontainebleau)...
Located 6.4 km from GienFrom 64 € to 74 € the double room 
Coquelicot    
9.8
Saint-Firmin-sur-Loire
Guest room private Duplex consists of 2 parts. Ground floor is a lounge with a sofa bed (160) can accommodate two people, tv (dtt) on the first floor is the bedroom (bed 140) and a...
Located 10.1 km from Gien60 € the double room 
Domaine de la Chanteraie    
9.8
Les Bordes
House of 360 sqm Sologne architecture situated in a park of one hectare garden with outdoor swimming pool. The beautiful property is located on the edge of the Forest of Orleans. 5...
Located 20 km from GienFrom 68 € to 74 € the double room 

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VACATION RENTALS 
Gites au domaine de la thiau
Briare
At the crossroads of the castles of the Loire, the Wine Road Central Loire (Sancerre) and Sologne, 140 km south of Paris, between Gien and pottery (4 km) and Briare Canal Bridge (4...
Located 6.4 km from GienFrom 155 € to 280 € per week 
Bienvenu dans notre Gîte Le Cormier  
9.8
Champcevrais
Spend a pleasant stay in our cottage for Cormier The 4 / 5 pers. Profiter of calm, the the midst of nature rediscover the songs of birds, deer surprise and watch the night sky étoilé....
Located 26 km from GienFrom 230 € to 275 € per week 

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CAMPSITES 
Camping des Lancières   
9.1
Rogny-les-Sept-Écluses
Trimmed by the river, it is ideal for the amateurs of relaxation and of fishing. It has access to 40 places, 2 mobile homes, games for children, a ball land, the boat housing to pedal,...
Located 20 km from Gien6 € per day 
Camping Val de vie ***    
9.2
Châtenoy
Camping and warm family of 56 locations on 4 hectares where nature lovers will find relaxation and varied activities. The plots and tree closes 200 to 250 m² will allow you to install...
Located 30 km from GienFrom 15 € to 17 € per day 

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HOTELS
Axotel Gien     
7.9
Gien
With an outdoor swimming pool and free Wi-Fi throughout, Axotel Gien is 2 km from the train station and a 35-minute drive from Montargis. It has a bar, laundry service and luggage storage...
Located in GienRoom from 55 €
Hôtel Sanotel     
7.9
Gien
This hotel is set on the banks of the Loire River, in the centre of Gien, and features a garden with a terrace. It offers a bar and elevator and some of the rooms have air conditioning...
Located in GienRoom from 43 €
Logis Hotel Le Cerf     
7.9
Briare
Located in Briare, the beautiful countryside surrounding Le Cerf is perfect for hikers and bicycles can be hired at reception. Impressive castles and the Sancerre vineyards are also...
Located 10.4 km from GienRoom from 58 €

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Loiret
Campanile Orléans Ouest ~ La Chapelle-St-Mesmin
This hotel is located in La Chapelle-St-Mesmin, it is an 8 minute drive from the city of Orleans, just 300 metres from the...
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