Bourges walks

Starting from the water tower at Place Séraucourt, this is a pleasant circular of around 60 kilometres, with no particular difficulties.

This walk combines a tour of the old town and its main points of interest (including the cathedral, the Palais Jacques Cœur, and streets and alleys lined with beautiful half-timbered houses) with the classic route through the Bourges marshes at the foot of the medieval town (with its many waterways and small market gardens developed since the 17th century). The route through the old town is a minimum loop for those in a hurry, but there's nothing to stop you zigzagging around it to discover little gems around every corner.

This route allows you to discover the marsh, which has been shaped since 1640, when the city of Bourges sold part of its communal land to turn it into usable gardens.The marsh workers surrounded these marshes with outer ditches, dug inner ditches and established service roads.You will discover this work and these gardeners through a superb family walk.

This route takes you past the saffron well, the saffron farm (visits by appointment) and then along a shaded section of the Tripande before climbing through the fields overlooking Moulins-sur-Yèvre. You may encounter deer here.

A short walk to fully enjoy nature and its biodiversity.

Located north-east of Bourges and on the edge of the Menetou-Salon vineyards, this walk takes you through the countryside around Soulangis.

Things to see: wash houses, fishpond, deer park, Étang de Farge, view of the castle and its vineyard, scenic spots, local heritage. Follow the signs marked with a yellow bunch of grapes.

On the border between Sancerre and Champagne Berrichonne, this route starts in Parassy and allows you to discover part of the vineyards of the famous Ménetou AOC. This route, which follows part ofthe GR®31, also offers a short climb to the Bois de Michavant, where you can admire Champagne Berrichonne dominated by Bourges Cathedral.

The Serruelles walk is a good warm-up before heading off to other nearby trails: Chavannes and its marsh, Saint-Loup des Chaumes or even Châteauneuf-sur-Cher and its Route des Loges de Vignes.You can combine this walk (Yellow Marker No. 7) with the Route des Loges de Vignes in Châteauneuf-sur-Cher (Yellow Marker No. 9).

In the foothills of the Sancerre region, overlooking the Berry countryside, come and discover some of the Morogues vineyards that produce the renowned AOC wines of Ménetou-Salon. This is also the starting point for the famous Morogues-Sancerre hike, which many people do at night and don't get to enjoy the scenery. On the way back, depending on the weather, you may be able to see Bourges Cathedral and the Berry countryside.

The suggested ride around Morogues will allow you to discover the different landscapes of this area: passing through vineyards, with views of the Berry countryside or the Sancerre region. It is a hilly route without any major difficulties that can be covered by mountain bike.

This is a beautiful walk that allows you to discover Reuilly and its surroundings, through vineyards, fields and meadows.

A walking trail that runs alongside the Cher river and offers a pleasant walk through the forest before returning to this small village of 58 inhabitants. You can also enjoy other nearby trails: Chambon, Saint-Symphorien, Vallenay, Saint-Loup-de-Chaumes and theGR®41.

First stage of the hike from Meillant to the Tronçais Forest.

Leaving Meillant, you will pass through La Celle, Bruère, Saint-Amand-Montrond, Drevant, Colombiers, Coust and Charenton-du-Cher before finally reaching the Saint-Bonnet pond in the Tronçais forest (Allier). Discover the heart of France and its landscapes, as well as Meillant Castle, Noirlac Abbey, Virlay Lake, the Berry Canal and the Marmande Valley.