Gien, Administrative commune in Loire Valley, France
The town stretches along the Loire River bank, featuring stone buildings, administrative offices, and educational facilities across its 167 square kilometers.
During World War II, German air raids targeted the Loire bridge, resulting in the destruction of 400 buildings throughout the commune.
The Château de Gien houses a museum dedicated to hunting practices and traditions, displaying artifacts from various historical periods.
The municipal administration center operates at 3 Chemin de Montfort, providing local government services and community support for 14,000 residents.
Since 1821, the Faïencerie de Gien factory produces fine earthenware using traditional manufacturing methods and local materials.
Location: Loiret
Location: arrondissement of Montargis
Elevation above the sea: 163 m
Shares border with: Les Choux, Boismorand, Briare, La Bussière, Nevoy, Ouzouer-sur-Trézée, Poilly-lez-Gien, Saint-Brisson-sur-Loire, Saint-Martin-sur-Ocre
Phone: +33238298000
Email: mairie@gien.fr
Website: https://villedegien.fr
GPS coordinates: 47.69806,2.62500
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:00
Château de La Bussière
10.7 km
Château de Gien
1.6 km
Château de Saint-Brisson-sur-Loire
6.9 km
Vieux pont de Gien
1.8 km
Pont suspendu de Sully-sur-Loire
2.7 km
Viaduc de Gien
1.4 km
Château de Pont-Chevron
10.9 km
Castle of Trousse-Barrière
10.3 km
Musée de la mosaïque et des émaux de Briare
10.2 km
Nouveau pont de Gien
2.7 km
Musée de la chasse, histoire et nature en Val de Loire
1.6 km
Lycée Marguerite-Audoux
827 m
Musée des deux marines et du pont-canal de Briare
10.4 km
Building of the Savings Bank of Gien
1.5 km
Église paroissiale Sainte-Jeanne d'Arc
1.5 km
Monument à Frédéric Bapterosses
10 km
Prieuré de Saint-Gondon
6.2 km
Taubenturm Château de La Bussière
10.7 km
Donjon de la Motte
6.3 km
Église Saint-Vrain
12.1 km
Église Saint-Pierre de Poilly-lez-Gien
3.1 km
Église Notre-Dame de La Bussière
10.7 km
Église Saint-Martin de Saint-Martin-sur-Ocre
5 km
Église Saint-Cyr des Choux
11.8 km
Église Saint-Jean-Baptiste d'Arrabloy
6.5 km
Église Saint-Pierre-et-Saint-Brice de Saint-Brisson-sur-Loire
7.1 km
Manoir de Jean d'Arrabloy
6.5 km
Maison des Alix
1.5 kmReviews
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