The new Loire Observatory is open

On the 1^st floor, the scenography focuses on 3 themes: 

• the Loire navy (illustrated by the association’s boats)
• prevention of risks (illustrated by the causeways, the Bouillie spillway)
• ecological continuities (illustrated by the remains of the former dam and the Boire [oxbow lake]).

All five senses are brought into play through an active educational approach that includes models, weather station, knots, maps, mast manoeuvres and digital tablets. 

A consultation area containing books and videos enables visitors to go into the various subjects in greater depth. 

The terrace provides visitors with outstanding views over the Loire. 

The Loire Observatory also organises walks in discovery of Parc des Mées and Val de la Chaussée Saint Victor.  

€4 adults/€3 children between 5 and 13 years old
June - September - October: Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays: 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.
July and August: Tuesday to Saturday
10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. 

Enquiries and réservations: 

02 54 56 09 24 - info@observatoireloire.fr
Parc des Mées - Levée de la Loire – 41260 la Chaussée St Victor 

On the web:

• Observatoire Loire