Étang de la Gazonne

#593 among destinations in France

Nature, Natural attraction, Lake

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Étang de la Gazonne,, is a 29-hectare lake that provides water for the workings of the Canal de Briare. ()

Local name: Gazonne Elevation: 538 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 47°42'6"N, 2°50'44"E

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Centre-Loire ValleyFrance

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Étang de la Gazonne – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Briare aqueduct, Briare Canal, Château de Trousse-Barrière, Canal Henri IV.

7 miSW
Bridge
Briare aqueduct, Briare
178 min walk • The Briare Aqueduct in central France carries the Canal latéral à la Loire over the river Loire on its journey to the Seine. It replaced a river-level crossing from the canal to meet the Briare Canal that was hazardous in times of flood.
6.9 miSW
Canal
Briare Canal, Briare
177 min walk • The Briare Canal is one of the oldest canals in France. Its construction started in 1604. It was the first summit level canal in Europe that was built using pound locks, connecting the Rhone-Saône and Seine valleys.
6.5 miSW
Museum, Forts and castles
Château de Trousse-Barrière
165 min walk • The Château de Trousse-Barrière is a historic manor in Briare, Loiret, Indre-et-Loire, Centre-Val de Loire, France.
5.5 miSW
Canal
Canal Henri IV
141 min walk • The Canal Henri IV is a section of the Canal de Briare that connects the Loire to the remainder of the Canal de Briare in Briare. It joins the Canal de Briare at the same point as the Canal latéral à la Loire.
6.7 miSW
Church
Saint Stephen's Church, Briare
171 min walk • The church of Saint-Etienne de Briare is a church of Romanesque-Byzantine architectural style located in the commune of Briare, the Loiret department and the Centre-Val de Loire region.
5.6 miNW
Forts and castles
Château de la Bussière, La Bussière
142 min walk • The castle of La Bussière is a French castle located in the commune of La Bussière and the department of Loiret in the region Centre-Val de Loire.
2.7 miSW
Church
St. Martin's Church
68 min walk • The Saint-Martin church is a Catholic church located in Ouzouer-sur-Trézée, France.
4.8 miE
Church
Saint-Loup Church, Bléneau
123 min walk • The Bléneau church is a church located in Bléneau, France.
4.8 miE
Memorial
War Memorial, Bléneau
122 min walk • Monuments aux Morts are French war memorials established to commemorate the losses of World War I.
3.3 miNE
Locality
Rogny-les-Sept-Écluses
85 min walk • Rogny-les-Sept-Écluses, located in the Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region of France, is a picturesque and historic destination that offers a unique blend of natural beauty and cultural heritage. The highlight of this charming commune is the Seven Locks of Rogny, a series...