Bagneux (Indre) walks

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.

This walk, suggested by the Chabris-Pays de Bazelle Community of Communes, allows you to discover the surroundings of Anjouin, passing near the Pierre Levée de Bellevue, then on the Perry, near the Château de la Roche, and ending at the Boulaye and the Maisons Rouges. The landscapes are typical of the northern Boischaut region of the Indre.

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

A short hike in this village in Berry, also known as the "village of the Mountain" by locals. Its undulating paths will take you up to a hilltop overlooking a corner of the Berry Champagne region, where hedges, pollarded trees and copses mingle with agricultural plots. They will also take you down into "hell", passing through "paradise" on the way, to reach the wild banks of the Cher, where you can see some elements that bear witness to the village's history, all in a very rural setting.

Whether you are a nature lover or enjoy family outings, this route is for you. With little elevation gain, accessible to all ages, this route can be enjoyed on foot or by bike. At weekends, you will encounter many hikers.

This hike starts in Vicq-sur-Nahon and takes you to the western hills overlooking the Nahon valley. It leads you to the Château de la Moustière and then the Château de Langé. You will then follow the Nahon river to climb the eastern hills. You will take part of the Benjamin Rabier discovery trail.

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

From one pond to another, around Marcilly-en-Gault, the walk can be enjoyed by the whole family in all seasons. It allows you to savour the charm of still waters where nature abounds.

A lovely circular route rich in numerous buildings weathered by time—houses and farms from the Sologne of yesteryear—as well as landscapes typical of this region: sheep pastures, but also marshy areas, forests, hedgerows and ponds teeming with a wide variety of wildlife.

The route offers a glimpse of the architectural and natural riches of the commune of Courmemin, and more broadly of the Sologne region: half-timbered houses in the village, Sologne farms, deciduous and coniferous forests, and numerous ponds.

In the heart of the "wine-growing" region of Sologne, this route is mainly through forest, dotted with numerous ponds and offering some beautiful heritage sites.

A ‘favourite’ hike that captures the authentic essence of Sologne, taking in the heritage treasures of the village of Fontaines-en-Sologne, the vast, shimmering ponds and the ancient, diverse forest, rich in flora and fauna.

Bauzy, a pretty village with Sologne characteristics, invites you to discover its paths and its secret heritage: manor houses, large stately homes and small châteaux.

Fougères-sur-Bièvre combines exploration of its historical and architectural heritage (castle, church, wash house) with its varied landscapes, and takes pride in its rich wine-growing tradition.

A lovely circular route entirely through the forest with varied and very quiet paths. Ideal for nature lovers.

Starting from Souesmes, a circular route that will charm you with the diversity of its paths and landscapes. You will venture deep into the forests of the Domaine de Rivaulde, an ideal spot for wildlife spotting.

Neuvy, at the gates of the Domaine de Chambord, lies in the heart of the Boulogne Forest. This is a great walk for families to observe the large animals of the forest and the many birds on the Étang de Montperché lake.

This route, starting from Tour-en-Sologne, is steeped in history, crossing the Ponts d’Arian, whose construction dates back to the Middle Ages but whose origins are Roman. You will also appreciate the dense vegetation of the Boulogne State Forest on the edge of the Chambord National Estate.

Setting off from Bracieux, a pretty village torn between its typical Solognot heritage and its royal history directly linked to the Château de Chambord, nature offers some lovely surprises in the Forêt de Boulogne, where the flora and fauna are particularly rich.

The walk leads into the heart of the Boulogne Forest. Separated from the Chambord estate in 1523 by order of François I, its main purpose is the production of high-quality oak. It is the perfect habitat for does, stags and wild boars, which can be spotted from the long, straight avenues. Best enjoyed in summer to make the most of the forest’s coolness.

One of three walks created by the municipality of Chitenay and the French Hiking Federation.

This lovely, easy walk, perfect for wildlife spotting, is ideal for families, taking in the banks of the Bièvre and its ponds, as well as varied landscapes including vineyards, woodland and farmland.

This is an iconic route in Pierrefitte-sur-Sauldre, a village in the Sologne region renowned for its game-rich forests, ponds and brick architecture. The Étang des Césars, remarkable for its size and rich wildlife, inspires tranquillity.

Monthou-sur-Bièvre, a village nestled amongst the vineyards of the Touraine appellation, boasts an abundance of gently rolling wooded areas that are a delight for nature lovers.

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.

A superb walk. The varied landscapes of this circular route, including forests, meadows, ponds and the banks of the Sauldre Canal, make for a very pleasant walk.

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.

A beautiful circular in Sologne, the first part of this circular follows wide paths, while the second part quickly becomes wilder and more typical of the Sologne landscape.