Dangé-Saint-Romain walks

A largely wooded walk, followed by unobstructed views of the countryside and Piolant Castle. Option to finish at the fitness trail, where there are a few tables for picnicking. Not recommended during wet weather when the paths become muddy.

Set amongst plains, beautiful old houses and scenic viewpoints, follow these paths, some of which run alongside theGR®655. Then take a moment to explore the town hall’s magnificent wooded park and the heritage trail.

Stunning views of the Vienne Valley and the village of Vaux along beautiful woodland paths. You can also admire the vineyards, an old priory and charming hamlets.

As you follow this route, you’ll be taken back in time. Imagine yourself in the Middle Ages in these parts – it certainly seems it was worth a visit! It was around 1152 that the monk Guillaume from the Abbey of Saint-Denys in Paris was exiled to Vaux and left a very detailed description of the joie de vivre that reigned in these lands: ‘‘My valley is crowned with delights’.’ As well as this rather cheerful atmosphere, you’ll discover the Church of Notre-Dame, the Priory and the ancient oak at the Moulin de Chapt.

This walking trail will take you to discover an exceptional complex of 12th- and 17th-century fortifications perched on a steep plateau: the Château and the Tower of Marmande. A little further on, you’ll find the Gentilhommière de la Rie, whose barn and porch were listed as historic monuments in 1976.

This village, through which the Creuse flows and which marks the boundary between Vienne and Indre-et-Loire, will introduce you to the “Notre-Dame de Vaugiraud” spring, which owes its origin to the legend of a calf in a pasture that refused all food. It moved away and is said to have struck a patch of earth with its hoof, causing a fountain to gush forth.

You’ll stroll through fields and woods, ending up on the lovely banks of the Creuse with its Henri IV bridge, its lock and its beautiful church.

History buffs, you’re in for a treat! This magnificent walking trail, overlooking the Creuse valley, will take you to the Ganne Tower, the sole remaining part of the fortifications of the castle built by Richard the Lionheart in the late 12th century. You’ll also be able to explore the impressive troglodyte cliff. These intriguing dwellings, carved into the rock, bear witness to human settlement dating back to prehistoric times.

This walk will introduce you to the various architectural treasures of the town of Oyré. In the Guerche Forest, you’ll be greeted by finches, robins, wrens, yellowhammers and great spotted woodpeckers.

A walk mainly through fields with sections through woodland. Oyré Church and the Château de la Groie provide two superb touches of heritage.

A picturesque village in a style somewhere between Poitou and Touraine, where you’ll notice the famous tuffeau stone and its slate or flat-tiled roofs! Beautiful views over the Guerche Forest, which you can then explore along magnificent paths.

Start by following the banks of the Creuse along a thoroughly idyllic path and continue on your way to the mule track, ending through the woods, passing by the famous Saint-Hilaire Fountain and its listed portico!

This 100% nature walk will introduce you to all the flora and fauna of the Guerche Forest. Take a break at the picnic area near the fountain in the picturesque hamlet of Les Montants.

This hike, which mainly takes place on field paths and small roads with very little traffic, offers beautiful heritage sites and views. For the most part, the route has been designed and marked by the Vienne departmental committee of the FFRP (the end ofthe PR®® has been short-circuited as it is of limited interest and runs too close to the A10 motorway). (Please note) The route is interrupted between (8) and (9) due to the closure of a passage through an active quarry (see messages posted on 10/12/25). A detour is being considered. In the meantime, please use the alternatives described in the practical information section.

As you follow the path, you’ll walk along the banks of the Vienne, then pass through the woods of La Rabellerie, La Pagerie and Valençay, before skirting the magnificent Maisonneuve Park to rejoin the Vienne.