Brinay walks

This route allows you to grasp the history of this market town that gave its name to the Quincy vineyards. The market town of Quincy is nestled around its marshes at the foot of its church and castle. This historic market town originated from Quinciacus, the Villa of Quincius, mentioned in documents from the Abbey of Saint-Germain-des-Prés in Paris as early as the 7th century. Agricultural development took place in concentric circles: gardens in the marshes, vineyards on the sandy gravel terraces, then fields extending towards the forest, which continues to encircle the cultivated area. The agricultural landscape thus reveals two millennia of history.

From Mehun-sur-Yèvre railway station, the suggested route is a circular route that takes you round the outer edge of the town. As the route passes close to the main sights, you can always veer off the route to visit a particular site. The historic sites are covered by a separate walking tour within the town of Mehun.

Mehun-sur-Yèvre boasts a rich historical heritage centred around the Château de Charles VII. This tour of the historic centre is a circular route starting and ending at the railway station, which is served by a line running from Lyon to Bourges, Mehun, Vierzon and Nantes. The proposed walk is designed to introduce visitors to the history and heritage of the area, from the Bituriges-Cubes to the people of Berry today, featuring numerous historic sites such as the Gardens of Duke Jean de Berry, the Château de Charles VII, the Hôtel de la Pucelle d’Orléans… and an insight into two centuries of trade along the main street, Rue Jeanne d’Arc.

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

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.

A short family walk along the waterways. This short route takes in the Berry Canal and the River Cher, where you may have the pleasure of spotting a few swans that have made this stretch of water their home. This walk is very easy.

The Chemin de Boucharimbault is ideal for a family walk. You’ll enjoy strolling along the Canal de Berry and the banks of the Cher whilst taking in the views from the higher ground of the town. You can also make the most of your walk to visit the Blues Museum or the water sports centre on fine days.

A short walk to fully enjoy nature and its biodiversity.

This walk through the Champagne plains offers a chance to explore the area around the village of Paudy. The paths through the fields and past the wind turbines take you close to the Volvault estate, where the world’s first flying school was established by the American Allies in 1917. You will then reach the hamlet of Vœu. The return journey to Paudy takes you past the village pond. Finally, you can admire the tower overlooking Paudy – one of the remains of the 12th-century castle – and Saint-Martin’s Church.

A pleasant walk through unpretentious countryside; do visit the Cocu Dolmen and the twisted bell tower at Saint-Outrille.

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.

A lovely circular route starting from Saint-Palais (Cher), a village known for its pottery market and apple orchards. It mainly follows paths through woodland and takes you through unspoilt countryside dotted with ponds.

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

Link No. 01. A connecting walk to the ‘Le Tour de Bourges’ route, taking in the Berry Canal and its old locks, which have unfortunately been decommissioned.

Link No. 09. Connecting walk to the ‘Le Tour de Bourges’ route, exploring a section of the Way of St James. Between La Chapelle and Morthomiers, the road is unfortunately the only link. The other access routes, including the one via the Roman road, have been destroyed, closed or are on private land. After Morthomiers, the route rejoins the Bourges–Argenton Roman road. The section crossing the Saint-Florent viaduct, part of the strategic Bourges–Issoudun line, offers a magnificent view of the Cher valley.

A ride following the 19th-century ‘sentes’ in Asnières, the disused Orléans railway line, and the heritage trail of the vineyard huts near Vasselay. Return via the unassuming but very beautiful Edouard André Garden, planted with flowers, shrubs and rare trees.

This easy walk allows you to explore the Champagne Berrichonne region, north of Issoudun, starting from the village of Les Bordes.

A lovely circular route between La Ferté-Imbault and Selles-Saint-Denis. Most of this circular route takes you through pretty woods and along a wide path in good condition. Suitable for cycling.

In the past, the ploughmen would ‘briole’: they would sing to accompany the heavy tread of the oxen in the fields. Ultimately, it is a slow-paced song, intended to sustain the oxen’s efforts whilst ploughing. By the end of April, everything must be finished.