Indre walks

The Fileuse rock and the Arts trail, from Fougères to Crozant

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Le rocher de la Fileuse et le sentier des Arts, de Fougères à Crozant

Departure from Saint-Plantaire (Indre)

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.

Gargilesse circuit

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Circuit de Gargilesse

Departure from Gargilesse-Dampierre (Indre)

A very pleasant walk to discover the beautiful village of Gargilesse, its eponymous river and the banks of the Creuse.

Ciron circuit, from the banks of the ponds to the banks of the Creuse

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Circuit de Ciron, des bords d'étangs au bord de Creuse

Departure from Ciron (Indre)

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 the heights of Badecon-le-Pin to the banks of the Creuse

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Des hauteurs de Badecon-le-Pin aux bords de la Creuse

Departure from Badecon-le-Pin (Indre)

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)

Lancosme Forest, ponds and meadows

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Forêt de Lancosme, étangs et prairies

Departure from Migné (Indre)

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!

Circuit around the Bellebouche Pond

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Circuit autour de l'Étang de Bellebouche

Departure from Mézières-en-Brenne (Indre)

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.

The Bagneux megalith tour

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Le tour des mégalithes de Bagneux

Departure from Bagneux (Indre) (Indre)

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.

Discover the Anglin, from the ruins of Brosse to the Seillant Mill

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Découverte de l'Anglin, des ruines de Brosse au Moulin de Seillant

Departure from Chaillac (Indre)

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.

Route Nohant-Vic via Saint-Chartier

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Circuit Nohant-Vic par Saint-Chartier

Departure from Nohant-Vic (Indre)

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.

The Rosnay ponds along the hedges

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Les étangs de Rosnay au fil des bouchures

Departure from Rosnay (Indre)

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.

Jeu-les-Bois route

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Circuit de Jeu-les-Bois

Departure from Jeu-les-Bois (Indre)

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.

Walk in Fontgombault, from the left bank to the right bank of the Creuse

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Balade à Fontgombault, de la rive gauche à la rive droite de la Creuse

Departure from Fontgombault (Indre)

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.

Circular around the Éguzon dam via the Cassecou footbridge

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Departure from Cuzion (Indre)

This walk starts at the Éguzon dam power station and ends at Jarrige and its wash house. You will then discover Châteaubrun and the Fontaine des Seigneurs. Exceptional views await you at the Cassecou viewpoint, followed by the footbridge built for the 2024 Summer Olympics. You will walk along the banks of the Creuse before arriving at the foot of the imposing dam and ending at a viewpoint where you can admire it.

Route allowing you to discover the surroundings of Montgivray

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Circuit permettant la découverte des alentours de Montgivray

Departure from Montgivray (Indre)

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.

La Vauvre and its mills

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Departure from Chassignolles (Indre)

Walks along the banks of the Vauvre between the Mouches and Ribes mills.

Cluis route

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Circuit de Cluis

Departure from Cluis (Indre)

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.

In the heart of Brenne: the Village du Temple and its ponds

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Au cœur de la Brenne : le Village du Temple et ses étangs

Departure from Rosnay (Indre)

A walk in the heart of Brenne and its ponds. The hike takes you past numerous ponds. Don't hesitate to take a detour to the Étang de la Gabrière and Étang de Gabriau ponds.

Neuillay-les-Bois route

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Circuit de Neuillay-les-Bois

Departure from Neuillay-les-Bois (Indre)

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.

Route discovery around some of the Brenne ponds near Migné

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Circuit découverte de quelques étangs de Brenne autour de Migné

Departure from Migné (Indre)

This walk allows you to discover some of the ponds in the Brenne Regional Nature Park, specifically around the village of Migné.

Route through the vineyards of Reuilly and the Arnon meadows

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Circuit à travers les vignes de Reuilly et les prairies de l'Arnon

Departure from Reuilly (Indre) (Indre)

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

Small streets, panoramic views and the banks of the Creuse in Argenton

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Petites rues, panoramas et bords de Creuse à Argenton

Departure from Argenton-sur-Creuse (Indre)

Admire Argenton from the Bonne Dame viewpoint, stroll through its narrow streets, climb the stairs to enjoy the view from the Merle Blanc, and take a leisurely walk along the banks of the Creuse river.

Luant route, at the gateway to Brenne

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Circuit campagnard de Luant, aux portes de la Brenne

Departure from Luant (Indre)

A pleasant walk that allows you to discover the town of Luant and its surroundings, at the gateway to the Brenne Regional Nature Park.

From castles to mills around Sainte-Sévère

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De châteaux en moulins autour de Sainte-Sévère

Departure from Sainte-Sévère-sur-Indre (Indre)

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.

Between the cliffs and hillsides of the Anglin in Mérigny, Rocher de la Dube

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Entre falaises et coteaux de l’Anglin à Mérigny, Rocher de la Dube

Departure from Mérigny (Indre)

The cliffs of the Anglin Valley, dominated by the Rocher de la Dube near Mérigny, set the scene for this route, which offers views of the limestone plateau and the river as it follows small paths lined with dry stone walls. Near Rives, you will also discover the Grotte du Rocher Saint-Berthomé, another remnant of the former limestone quarry used for the manufacture of sarcophagi, and the mysterious site of the old Moulin de Braud mill.

Route to discover the surroundings of Le Pêchereau

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Circuit à la découverte des alentours du Pêchereau

Departure from Le Pêchereau (Indre)

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.

Lys-Saint-Georges route

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Circuit de Lys-Saint-Georges

Departure from Lys-Saint-Georges (Indre)

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.

Cuzion route: from water to light

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Circuit de Cuzion : de l'eau à la lumière

Departure from Cuzion (Indre)

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.

"Loup y es-tu?" in Luzeret

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Departure from Luzeret (Indre)

A lovely walk exploring the forests of Luzeret, a village bordering the Brenne Regional Nature Park, where wolves once roamed alongside humans.

Castles, keeps and sunken lanes around Tendu

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Châteaux, donjons et chemins creux autour deTendu

Departure from Tendu (Indre)

This beautiful hike offers views of Prunget Castle and Mazière Castle. It takes you along beautiful sunken paths and through valleys. Yellow markings.

Family walk around Éguzon-Chantôme

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Marche familiale autour d'Éguzon-Chantôme

Departure from Éguzon-Chantôme (Indre)

Having grown up in Éguzon until I was ten before moving to Limoges, I still have fond memories of my escapades along the sunken lanes of this village in the former Marche region. In the realm of chestnut trees, ferns and Limousin cattle, let yourself wander, loiter and stroll through the bocage of dry stone walls and hollow-trunked trees. Try your hand at hunting the dahut as night falls. Rediscover your inner child by taking your time and letting your calves do the walking

Castles, wooden bridge and viaduct at Pont-Chrétien

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Châteaux, pont de bois et viaduc à Pont-Chrétien

Departure from Le Pont-Chrétien-Chabenet (Indre)

A lovely walk along the Bouzanne with views of Château de Chabenet, crossing the Pont de Bois, returning through the countryside alongside the Bois de Chabenet. Yellow markings.

The Blizon ponds

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Les étangs du Blizon

Departure from Rosnay (Indre)

This is a figure-of-eight route starting from the hamlet of Le Blizon, along a wide path through the Brenne ponds. A pleasant walk, partly shaded and dotted with viewing points.

Malicornay and its surroundings

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Malicornay et ses environs

Departure from Malicornay (Indre)

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.

Route in the countryside around Rouvres-les-Bois

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Circuit dans la campagne de Rouvres-les-Bois

Departure from Rouvres-les-Bois (Indre)

A countryside walk around Rouvres-les-Bois, following paths and small roads through woods and fields.

Arthon walk, from the Étang de la Garde to the Étang du Moulin Sault

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Balade arthonnaise, de l'Étang de la Garde à celui du Moulin Sault

Departure from Arthon (Indre)

A lovely walk along pleasant wooded paths and small roads that wind through the countryside surrounding the village of Arthon, with beautiful views over several ponds.

Douadic Route: Le Suin, from limestone to clay

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Circuit de Douadic : Le Suin, du calcaire à l'argile

Departure from Douadic (Indre)

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.

The Moulin d'Angibault from Montipouret

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Le Moulin d'Angibault depuis Montipouret

Departure from Montipouret (Indre)

This walk, at the gateway to the southern Boischaut, allows you to explore the surroundings of Montipouret via pleasant country lanes and small rural roads, amidst the bocage landscapes that George Sand called the Vallée Noire. In her social novel, *Le meunier d’Angibault*, she describes the beautiful Moulin d’Angibault. You can admire it halfway along the route, along with its bucolic grounds surrounded by the Vauvre.

In the Châteauroux State Forest from the Chapelle Bonne-Dame du Chêne

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En Forêt domaniale de Châteauroux depuis la Chapelle Bonne-Dame du Chêne

Departure from Arthon (Indre)

Hike in the Châteauroux State Forest, away from the main paths. The route follows almost exclusively the trails deep within the forest.

Oulches Route

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Circuit d'Oulches

Departure from Oulches (Indre)

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).

From one castle to another, starting from Le Tranger

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D'un château à l'autre au départ du Tranger

Departure from Le Tranger (Indre)

Overlooking and running alongside the Indre valley in its first section, this varied route will take you past three of the region’s most beautiful country houses as you make your way along.

Mosnacian walk

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Balade mosnacienne

Departure from Mosnay (Indre)

This route allows you to explore the village of Mosnay and its surroundings.

Through woods, meadows and fields in Sainte-Gemme

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A travers bois, prairies et champs à Sainte-Gemme

Departure from Sainte-Gemme (Indre) (Indre)

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.

Bouzanne Valley and keep

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Vallée de la Bouzanne et donjon

Departure from Tendu (Indre)

A lovely walk along the Bouzanne river and past its castles and keep.

Exploring the village of Moulins-sur-Céphons and its surroundings

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Découverte du village de Moulins-sur-Céphons et ses alentours

Departure from Moulins-sur-Céphons (Indre)

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.

The Salleron valley near Concremiers

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La vallée du Salleron près de Concremiers

Departure from Concremiers (Indre)

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 Bouzanteuil Valley

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La Vallée du Bouzanteuil

Departure from Chasseneuil (Indre)

Starting from Chasseneuil, a short walk along the River Bouzanteuil.

Exploring the area around Mers-sur-Indre

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À la découverte des alentours de Mers-sur-Indre

Departure from Mers-sur-Indre (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 Chemin de César starting from Bouesse

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Le Chemin de César au départ de Bouesse

Departure from Bouesse (Indre)

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.

Between the Gourdon and the Bouzanne

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Entre le Gourdon et la Bouzanne

Departure from Lys-Saint-Georges (Indre)

According to legend, Lys-Saint-Georges owes its name to Philip Augustus and Richard the Lionheart, who are said to have reconciled in this village. Combining the Lily of France and Saint George, the patron saint of England, we get Lys-Saint-Georges. Its 14th-century castle, the remains of an ancient fortified castle with eleven towers, was restored and then altered in the 19th century. This castle belonged to Bertrand du Lys and was purchased in 1430 by Jacques Cœur. It has belonged to the Count of Reviers for over a century.

The most beautiful paths in Abloux

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Les plus beaux chemins d'Abloux

Departure from Saint-Gilles (Indre) (Indre)

Hedgerows, forest, river, ponds, panoramic views... In short, you won’t get bored on this varied route, which reveals all the facets of the well-preserved landscape of southern Boischaut. You’ll enjoy yourself on foot, on horseback or by mountain bike, and if it’s hot, you can take advantage of a lovely spot for a swim in the river at Abloux itself.

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