Neuvy-en-Sullias

Neuvy -en- Sullias is a commune with 1233 inhabitants (as of 1 January 2011) in the Loiret in the Centre region and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Geography and weather

It lies on the left bank of the Loire between Gien and around 35 km away Orléans, in the Sologne. Due to the location of Leu, which drains with its tributaries, the majority of the municipality and later opens under the name Dhuy in the Loiret flows.

The climate is typically oceanic with mild, rainy winters ( 3-4 ° C) and humid - cool summer (16-18 ° C).

History

The place was called Noviacus (855) or Vicus Novus (900), which means " new city " means. It is located in the former residential area of Carnutes, under the name Cassiciate or Cassicion is called a stud located here.

In quarrying were discovered in 1861 on the left bank of the Loire several Gallo- Roman bronze statuettes, a horse, a deer, wild boar and three nine human Figurene that probably represent dancers. The horse sculpture contains a consecration inscription, which is dedicated to the god Rudiobus, it could indicate that the site was used early on as a stud. The bronzes were to be revealed, only temporarily hidden in the underground room where you found them.