Châtenoy brings together local history and a landscape in which the canal, river and forest pond each have their own connections. The Château de la Rivière has pink-brick façades and is surrounded by moats. It was built at the end of the 16th century for Nicolas de Harlay de Sancy. It is partially protected as a “Monument historique”; this protection has been in place since 16 October 1961.
Château and church: different eras
The Église Saint-Loup also offers a specific historical reference. It stands at the entrance to Châtenoy and was built in the 11th century. In 1861, it was rebuilt in the Romanesque Revival style. This allows its early construction date to be distinguished from the later rebuilding phase. By contrast, the Château is chiefly associated with its construction at the end of the 16th century. The two buildings therefore offer different perspectives on the town’s history, without requiring you to combine their dates into a single building phase.
A waterside landscape between forest pond and canal
Noue Mazone is a 34.8-hectare forest pond with numerous bird species and is part of the Natura 2000 network. The name Étang de la Noue Mazone refers to a body of water located within the territories of Châtenoy and Coudroy and belonging to the Canal d’Orléans water supply system. This connection should be distinguished from the location of the canal itself: the Canal d’Orléans runs through Châtenoy. The River Huillard has its own connection to the town, as it rises in Châtenoy. Together, these features offer different ways to explore the water and landscape, without implying that the waterways all have the same function or location.
Walking and cycling
The Balade de Chatenoy is a walking loop along forest paths. A 4.5-kilometre route, rated very easy, takes visitors through the Noue Mazone wetland; it can also be used for Nordic walking and running. The descriptions thus distinguish a loop along forest paths from a route whose length, difficulty and other uses are specified. Châtenoy also has four short walking routes. Check their availability before your trip.
For cycle tourism, the towpath of the Canal d’Orléans in Châtenoy is listed as an option. If you plan to use it, check the path’s current condition before setting off. Walking and cycling are different ways to explore the local routes; the towpath’s listed use should not be taken as a statement about its current condition.
Plan your garden visit and journey
The Jardin des Rondeaux is a 7,000-square-metre natural garden with collections of shrubs and perennials. Confirm visitor information in advance before including the garden in your plans. Châtenoy also has a shop awarded the “Loiret Pause” label. As the status of individual shops can change, it is advisable to confirm the label if it matters to your plans.
Châtenoy can be reached by car via the D 948 and D 2060. Before travelling, check whether any temporary restrictions are in place. This lets you include the road information in your plans while also taking short-term restrictions into account.
Discover more destinations: Châtillon-Coligny, La Chapelle-Saint-Mesmin, Corbeilles, Lailly-En-Val, La Selle-en-Hermoy, Amilly, Saran, Neuvy-en-Sullias.
See the wider travel guide: Loiret.
