View of the Loire River and the J. Gabriel Bridge

Viewpoint over the Loire and the Jacques-Gabriel Bridge

The Blois audio-guided tour offers you a privileged viewpoint over the Loire and the Jacques-Gabriel Bridge. Crossed at its heart by this free and royal river, Blois knows how to turn green, by laying out fine spaces around this rich natural ecosystem.

The Loire, a royal river

The last great wild river in Europe, the Loire has shaped the history and the landscape of Blois. Its banks, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site under the Loire Valley, shelter a fauna and flora of great richness. From this viewpoint, the river, the bridge and the old town compose an emblematic picture of the Loire city.

What there is to see

It is the ideal place to photograph the Loire flowing under the arches of the Jacques-Gabriel Bridge, with the old town in the background. On the opposite bank unfolds the Vienne district. Along the water, you sometimes glimpse the sandbanks, the birds and the changing reflections of the river. A peaceful and photogenic stop by the Loire.

Practical information

This viewpoint can be discovered from the banks of the Loire, in the heart of Blois, near the Jacques-Gabriel Bridge. The quays and laid-out spaces are freely accessible at all hours and on the level. The panorama is particularly beautiful at sunrise and sunset.

What can you see from this viewpoint?

The Loire flowing under the Jacques-Gabriel Bridge, the old town of Blois and the Vienne district on the opposite bank.

Is the Loire protected at Blois?

Yes, the banks of the Loire are listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site under the Loire Valley and shelter a rich fauna and flora.