Discover Poilly-lez-Gien

Poilly-lez-Gien offers a variety of things to explore during your stay: hiking trails with stated walking times, a historical episode, the viaduct and other local attractions. If you are looking for a hotel in Poilly-lez-Gien, you can first consider whether hiking, local history, nature or equestrian activities will shape your itinerary. The following information can help you match these interests to the time available and how you plan to get there.

Compare hiking routes by time and distance

The Circuit du Val de Loire is 8 kilometres long, with an estimated walking time of 1 hour and 30 minutes. The same figures apply to the Circuit des Bois du Bardelet. The Circuit Val et Coteaux is 12.6 kilometres long and takes an estimated 2 hours and 30 minutes. This makes it 4.6 kilometres longer than the two shorter routes, with an additional hour of walking time. This allows you to take both distance and time into account when planning your day.

Local history and landmarks

Joan of Arc passed through Poilly in 1429 on her way to Chinon. This episode provides a clear historical connection. The Poilly Viaduct, also known as the Gien Viaduct, was built between 1888 and 1893 and is 1,833 metres long. The dates refer to two different things: 1429 marks Joan of Arc’s passage, while 1888 to 1893 is the viaduct’s construction period. A historical event and a later structure are thus presented as distinct topics; the viaduct also has a specific measurement in its length.

The Fontaine Berton is an old washhouse fed by a spring, located in a wooded area. As a washhouse, it serves a different purpose from the viaduct; the spring and its wooded surroundings give it its own character. If you are planning a visit, bear in mind that trail conditions may vary.

The Moulin Godard can be visited on certain occasions. Therefore, plan a visit only for an occasion that has been confirmed locally.

The Natura 2000 site Vallée de la Loire de Tavers à Belleville-sur-Loire lies partly within the municipality of Poilly-lez-Gien. This connection to the area adds a landscape perspective to the local history and landmarks.

Equestrian activities and getting there

Etrier Wallon offers activities with horses, ponies and Shetland ponies, as well as lessons and rides. The Etrier Wallon riding centre and pony club welcome riders of all ages and abilities. As activities may change, check in advance which options are currently available during your planned stay.

If you are travelling by train, take the train to Gien station; from there, you can reach Poilly-lez-Gien by REMI coach. Check the current bus timetable for your travel date and plan the train and bus legs together.

Discover more destinations: Artenay, Girolles, Cléry-Saint-André, Oussoy-en-Gâtinais, La Bussière, Courtenay, Ferrières-En-Gâtinais, Vitry-Aux-Loges.

For the wider travel guide: Loiret.