Sully-sur-Loire, Commune in the Loiret department of north-central France.
Sully-sur-Loire spans 143.6 square kilometers along the left bank of the Loire River, positioned at coordinates 47.765°N latitude and 2.375278°E longitude with an elevation of 125 meters.
The Château de Sully-sur-Loire was constructed in the late 14th century as a strategic fortress and later became the residence of Maximilien de Béthune, Duke of Sully and Prime Minister to King Henry IV.
The town hosts annual medieval festivals, artisan markets, and cultural events that celebrate its historical heritage and preserve traditional craftsmanship specific to the Loiret region.
The municipality operates a town hall, public schools including the Jean-Marie Blanchard nursery school, and maintains accessible road connections to Orléans and surrounding communes.
In March 1652, King Louis XIV, Queen Anne of Austria, and Cardinal Mazarin took refuge in the Château de Sully-sur-Loire during the Fronde civil war.
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