The Briare Aqueduct carries the Canal lateral à la Loire over the Loire River. On the southwestern side of the river, the canal turns to the southeast and about five kilometers later arrives in Châtillon-sur-Loire.
France has numerous communes like Châtillon-sur-Loire. It seems everywhere we turn there is another atmospheric small town with its important place in history. Traveling by car or train, places like Châtillon-sur-Loire are easily passed by. There’s not enough to draw a fast moving visitor in. But when pace is slower, as it is when we creep along the canals in Wanderlust, Frances small towns become the featured attractions.
“La Petite Fille a la Robe Verte”
Each small town is unique. Each has it own attractions. Châtillon-sur-Loire has the historic buildings and the remains of a medieval street plan as expected. It also has a surprise. As you walk through the streets of Châtillon-sur-Loire you discover street art celebrating the town’s history. There’s no predictable pattern to where the art is located. It just pops up unexpectedly. Châtillon-sur-Loire art is another good reason to stop in for a visit.
Châtillon-sur-Loire’s bridge over the Loire River
“Robert Louis Stevenson”
“Cafe Berneau”
Aymon-le-Fort
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