La Levée de la Divatte

Historic site and monument
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55 Levée de la Divatte, 44450 Saint-Julien-de-Concelles

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Between the Loire and the market gardens, the Divatte levee invites you to take a unique walk through a landscape shaped by man and the river. Take the time to explore this emblematic dyke and let its history tell you all about it, from nature and heritage to the Loire way of life.

Built between 1847 and 1856, the Divatte levee is the last major dyke to be built on the Loire. Stretching for almost 16 km from La Chapelle-Basse-Mer to Saint-Sébastien-sur-Loire, it has profoundly shaped the landscape, protecting more than 2,000 hectares of land from flooding and enabling market gardening to develop in the Nantes valley. This impressive dyke, made up of sand, earth and stone from the banks of the river, was built in response to the desire of local residents to control the "high waters" of the Loire, and stands as a real link between nature and human activity. Today, the levee has become an ideal place to explore. On foot or by bike, particularly on the Loire à Vélo itinerary, it offers panoramic views of the river, the Loire islands and the market garden landscapes. As the seasons change, the changing lights, discreet fauna and typical flora of the banks of the Loire create a lively backdrop, ideal for a walk combining nature and heritage.