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Lancosme Forest, ponds and meadows
The trail runs under the cool shade of Brenne's largest forest, then crosses flower-filled meadows dotted with buttons and ponds. This is an introductory walk through a land of scents that also displays an extraordinary palette of colours!
Lys-Saint-Georges route
Mainly following paths marked by the FFR, this route starts from the medieval castle of Lys-Saint-Georges (Indre) and allows you to discover its surroundings and various viewpoints.
Jeu-les-Bois route
This is a pleasant walk starting from the village of Jeu-Les-Bois (Indre), which takes you along small roads, paths and trails through fields, meadows and forests around the Étang de Lys-Saint-Georges lake.
Circuit around the Bellebouche Pond
The Bellebouche Pond is one of the oldest, largest and most beautiful bodies of water in the Brenne Regional Nature Park. A small part is reserved for water sports, but most of it is a natural site that you can admire at your leisure with binoculars from three observatories around the pond.
Cluis route
This is a lovely walk to discover the village of Cluis and its surroundings, including Saint-Paxent Church, the remains of its feudal castle and its viaduct.
Gargilesse circuit
A very pleasant walk to discover the beautiful village of Gargilesse, its eponymous river and the banks of the Creuse.
Neuillay-les-Bois route
This lovely walk on the edge of the Brenne Regional Nature Park takes you through a variety of landscapes typical of this region: meadows, ponds and pleasant woodland.
Gournay route
A pleasant walk following the FFRP-marked trails around the village of Gournay (Indre), offering the chance to explore the surrounding meadows and enjoy some lovely views.
Oulches Route
This pleasant walk, starting from the village of Oulches in the Brenne Regional Park, allows you to discover some lovely scenery in the valleys of the Brion, the Rio de la Noraie and the Étang du Pont stream, through woods and meadows (former Yellow hiking trail).
Route Nohant-Vic via Saint-Chartier
A lovely walk starting from the village of Vic, near La Châtre, which takes you through fields and woods to Saint-Chartier and its 15th-century castle, then to the beautiful village of Nohant and George Sand's house.
Thenay route, from the Greenway to the hillsides
This walk starts on the Voie Verte, a former railway line converted into a footpath and cycle route. The paths then climb up the surrounding hillsides and wind through fields and orchards, offering views of old vineyard huts.
Nuret-le-Ferron route, from valleys to heathland
This lovely walk allows you to explore the surroundings of the village of Nuret-le-Ferron, situated in the Brenne Regional Nature Park.
Route through the vineyards of Reuilly and the Arnon meadows
This is a beautiful walk that allows you to discover Reuilly and its surroundings, through vineyards, fields and meadows.
Route in the countryside around Rouvres-les-Bois
A countryside walk around Rouvres-les-Bois, following paths and small roads through woods and fields.
Route through the Paulnay countryside
A pleasant walk offering the chance to explore the countryside around the village of Paulnay, situated in the Boischaut Nord natural region, within the Brenne Regional Nature Park.
Through woods, meadows and fields in Sainte-Gemme
This pleasant walk allows you to explore the surroundings of the village of Sainte-Gemme, situated within the Brenne Regional Nature Park. It takes you through a variety of landscapes: fields and meadows, woodland and a pond.
Luant route, at the gateway to Brenne
A pleasant walk that allows you to discover the town of Luant and its surroundings, at the gateway to the Brenne Regional Nature Park.
Route through the countryside around La Pérouille
La Pérouille is a small village situated on the edge of the Brenne Nature Park. This walk allows you to explore the surrounding countryside starting from the Étang communal de la Roche.
Route allowing you to discover the surroundings of Montgivray
This is a very pleasant walk that allows you to discover the different landscapes around the commune of Montgivray, from plateau to valley, ending along the Indre river and at the foot of the castle.
From castles to mills around Sainte-Sévère
This beautiful hike allows you to discover the village of Sainte-Sévère-sur-Indre, mentioned in the works of George Sand and revealed by filmmaker Jacques Tati in his film "Jour de Fête". The route winds through the hilly surroundings of this village, discovering ancient castles and mills, amidst pleasant pastures and crossing numerous streams.
Exploring the village of Moulins-sur-Céphons and its surroundings
This route takes you through the medieval village of Moulins-sur-Céphons, situated on the border of the Boischaut Nord and the Champagne Berrichonne, and allows you to explore the surrounding area.
Ciron circuit, from the banks of the ponds to the banks of the Creuse
This pleasant walk takes you to several ponds in the Brenne Regional Nature Park, ending at the banks of the Creuse River with a beautiful view of the Château de Romefort.
From Chambon to Bonneau, from the hillsides to the Indre Valley
This pleasant walk starts in the hamlet of Chambon, near Villedieu-sur-Indre, and follows the southern slope of the Indre Valley to the village of Bonneau, returning via the northern slope, with some lovely views.
Route discovery around some of the Brenne ponds near Migné
This walk allows you to discover some of the ponds in the Brenne Regional Nature Park, specifically around the village of Migné.
From the heights of Badecon-le-Pin to the banks of the Creuse
This lovely walk allows you to explore the surroundings of the village of Badecon-le-Pin, including some picturesque buildings, a superb view of the Pin loop formed by the Creuse river and the Roche-Bat-L'Aigue dam.
Please note: this walk is classified as easy, but two sections (4) and (5) may be difficult for young children or people with reduced mobility (see description and practical information)
Exploring the area around Mers-sur-Indre
This route (formerly marked blue) allows you to explore the Indre valley and the northern slopes of the village of Mers-sur-Indre.
The Bagneux megalith tour
A pleasant walk through fields and woods, allowing you to discover some megaliths around the village of Bagneux in the Boischaut Nord region of Indre, notably the Pierre Couverte de Bué, a Neolithic dolmen classified as a historic monument.
Route de découverte de La Berthenoux
This walk takes you along the small roads and paths around the village of La Berthenoux, situated in the south-east of the Indre department, in the region associated with George Sand, allowing you to discover the area’s heritage and the beautiful views of the Igneraie valley.
Walk through the Arthon countryside
This short walk takes you on a tour of the Arthon countryside through meadows and ponds.
Route to discover the surroundings of Le Pêchereau
This walk allows you to discover the commune of Le Pêchereau, which borders Argenton-sur-Creuse.
Starting from the old town hall, it takes you to the new one in the beautiful Château de Courbat, then along the Creuse river, up to the heights overlooking the valley, through woods and meadows, and finally to Grand Pêchereau, the highest part of the town.
The Fileuse rock and the Arts trail, from Fougères to Crozant
This beautiful hike allows you to discover Lake Éguzon, the steep slopes of the Creuse Valley covered with moors where heather, gorse and broom bloom, and the steep cliffs of the Fileuse rock with breathtaking views of the confluence of the Creuse and Sédelle rivers and the Crozant fortress.The descent to Crozant follows the Sentier des Arts, a trail dotted with works carved into the local rock by five sculptors. Return via St-Jallet and the surrounding countryside.
The Rosnay ponds along the hedges
This walk takes you to several ponds around Rosnay, in the heart of the Brenne Regional Nature Park. The paths are often lined with hedges known as bouchures in this region.
Discover the Anglin, from the ruins of Brosse to the Seillant Mill
This walk follows aPR® trail, allowing you to discover the ruins of Château de Brosse, near Chaillac in the Indre department, then the pretty village of Seillant, as you stroll along the refreshing banks of the Anglin river.
Malicornay and its surroundings
This walk allows you to explore the surroundings of the village of Malicornay, situated on a hill, with a few views of the Boischaut countryside south of the Indre.
Exploring the area around Tranzault
This pleasant walk follows an old route, allowing you to explore the rural surroundings of Tranzault in the Indre.
The wind farm, the Liennet stream and the Bommiers forest in Vouillon
This is a walk off the marked trails that allows you to explore the surroundings of the small village of Vouillon, notably its impressive wind farm, the Liennet stream at Boisramier and part of the beautiful Bommiers state-owned forest.
Douadic Route: Le Suin, from limestone to clay
This walk takes you along paths and small roads through the countryside surrounding Douadic, a village situated in the Brenne Regional Nature Park. Among other things, you’ll discover the Suin Valley and the Étang de la Hire.
Route in Brenne at Bélâbre: water, earth, air and fire
Bélâbre, situated in the Brenne Regional Nature Park in the Indre department, enjoyed a period of prosperity in the 19th century thanks to these four elements used in its tile works, potteries and forges. Earth for raw materials (clay and ore), water to wash and moisten them and to generate energy, air to dry the moulded clay, and fire for firing. This walk offers you the chance, amongst other things, to discover some remnants of this past.
Meet at Aliénor d'Aquitaine, setting off from Lignac
This pleasant walk takes you around the area near Lignac, as well as the beautiful castle and the picturesque village of Château Guillaume, which owes its name to William IX, father of Eleanor of Aquitaine, who built it in the late12th century.
The Salleron valley near Concremiers
This walk in the Brenne Regional Nature Park will allow you to discover the Salleron valley near the village of Concremiers and the magnificent15th-century (private) Château de Forges, through a variety of bucolic landscapes.(This walk is not recommended during periods of heavy rain due to a ford: in such cases, follow the alternative route suggested in the "Practical Information" section)
The slopes of the Abloux in Chazelet
A lovely walk starting from Chazelet, a village in the Brenne Regional Nature Park, offering the chance to explore the bocage landscapes of the Boischaut-Sud region of the Indre in the Abloux valley, along a variety of small roads, paths and trails.
Route of exploration of the cellars and cliffs of Faverolles-en-Berry
This walk allows you to explore the surroundings of Faverolles-en-Berry, a town on the northern border of the Indre department, and its heritage, such as its church, the troglodyte dwellings and cellars, as well as the ‘cliffs’ and tuffeau quarries.
The Val d’Anglin in Mauvières
A lovely walk in Mauvières within the Brenne Regional Nature Park, offering the chance to explore the surrounding area, notably the hamlet of Villiers, which has preserved its historic buildings, and the Val d’Anglin, with a stunning view of the Château d’Aigues Joignant on the opposite bank.
Walk through the Diorse countryside
This walk allows you to explore the area around the village of Diors, starting from Fourches in the Indre. You will be able to see the White Cross War Memorial, the ruins of the (private) castle and the restored chapel.
Walk in Fontgombault, from the left bank to the right bank of the Creuse
This very pleasant hike starts on the left bank of the Creuse River in Fontgombault. It takes you to the site of the Saint-Julien Chapel and its caves, which date back to the hermit Gombaud in the 11th century. The trail then runs along impressive limestone cliffs. After passing through the village of Le Village du Bois, you arrive at Lurais and its beach. You then cross to the right bank to reach Preuilly-la-Ville and the mysterious Bois des Dubes. Finally, you will discover the unmissable Fontgombault Abbey.
The ‘Sortilèges et Légendes’ route in Crozon-sur-Vauvre
This walk along narrow roads and beautiful paths allows you to explore a valley and a wild plateau, the perfect setting for a wealth of legends and spells...
Highlights include: the Church of Saint-Germain in Crozon-sur-Vauvre, the Bourdessoule mill and pond, the Lande stream and its footbridge made of large granite boulders, the Oak of Not (or Nau) and the Château de la Lande.
Cuzion route: from water to light
This hike allows you to discover the surroundings of the village of Cuzion, the Chéron moor, part of the Creuse gorges that you overlook at La Roche-Bat-en-l'eau, then you follow the river to the impressive Éguzon dam and its power station.The return journey takes you to La Jarrige and its beautiful wash house, down to the mysterious Fontaine des Seigneurs, then up to the intriguing Château de Châteaubrun and the sculptures of its current owner.
The Chemin de César starting from Bouesse
This unpretentious walk starts at the foot of Bouesse Castle and the church, taking you through the surrounding countryside and past the Étang de Fontpart.
Mosnacian walk
This route allows you to explore the village of Mosnay and its surroundings.
Circular Brenne in Saint-Michel-en-Brenne
This walk near Saint-Michel-en-Brenne is a variation of route no. 60 proposed by the Brenne Regional Nature Park, entitled “Saint-Cyran-en-Brenne”.It follows small roads and paths, allowing you to discover, amongst other things, the Abbey of Saint-Cyran, built in the 7th century, and the bucolic, wooded landscapes of the Brenne, before leading to the Étang des Essarts observatory in the Chérine Reserve.