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Before or after your visit to the Château d'Ussé, which is rumoured to have inspired Charles Perrault's 'Sleeping Beauty', I suggest a lovely circular route along the Indre and then the Loire. There is the option of stopping for a bite to eat in Bréhémont. Remarkable views of the château.

Ah, Chenonceaux! Without a doubt my favourite château. Exploring the surrounding area is a real pleasure, with vineyards, peaceful villages and the banks of the Cher. Very peaceful, even if there are a few hills, but it's for a good cause: views that are well worth seeing and seeing again. Hybrid or mountain bikes are recommended. Lunch breaks are available in Chenonceaux, Bléré or Saint-Georges-du-Cher.

This mountain bike ride takes you through part of the Gâtinais region, with oak and pine forests to the north and rolling farmland typical of the Beauce region to the south. You will pass through several villages typical of the region and follow the Essonne valley, which is fairly unobtrusive but whose hillsides will give your calves a good workout.

A varied walk: a bit of road, some fields, and plenty of woodland. A keen sense of direction is essential. A preference for wild, off-the-beaten-track paths is advisable. A gentle start through woods and fields, then a crossing of the Forêt des Trois Pignons and a return via the Forêt de Maisse. Moderator’s notex issues on this route; see the review dated 02/08/2022

A bit of woodland, plenty of fields, the Beauceron countryside, the village of Saint-Hilaire, and two lovely climbs. That’s what’s in store for you.

A short hike between Puiselet-le-Marais and Bouville through woods and fields. Superb views of the South Essonne countryside.