From Meillant to La Celle

Departure from the car park of the "Espace des Chaumes" village hall.

(S) Continue straight ahead towards the centre of Meillant village, along Rue des Chaumes.

(1) At the intersection facing the castle wall, turn left and follow the wall.

(2) At the crossroads, go straight ahead along the cemetery on your left, then turn left at the next intersection.

(3) At the intersection with the church, follow the D92 to the right for about 100 metres. Then take Rue du Parc on the left. Pass the 200-metre altitude marker. Follow the path through the fields to the large oak tree.

(4) Turn right onto Rue du Petit Bois towards Saint-Rhomble.

(5) When you reach the hamlet, follow the road to the right until you reach the junction with the D92.
Caution: Traffic.

(6) Follow the road to the left and pass the^13th-century wash house. The road turns completely west. Continue on the D92, following the forest on your left.

(7) At the stone cross, take the path on the right, heading north, to reach the hamlet of Saint-Sylvain.

(8) In the hamlet, take the grassy path on your left and continue straight ahead until you reach a stone cross.

(9) Turn left and continue to the church of La Celle (E).

Meillant:
- Tea room: 4, Place du Pavé
- Drinking water: 22, Rue des Cas
- Public toilets: 2, Rue Sainte-Aldegonde

La Celle:
- Drinking water: 3, Rue des Carriers
- Public toilets: 2, Rue de la Forêt

- Meillant Castle
Like the sumptuous royal residences of the Loire Valley, this château has magnificently furnished rooms. The former cellar houses a surprising miniature discovery trail that recreates the setting of everyday life through the centuries. Meillant also has a magnificent English-style park.

- Saint-Blaise Church in La Celle
Dating from^{the 12th} century, it is dedicated to Saint Blaise, patron saint of quarry workers and stonemasons. It is one of the most beautiful Romanesque monuments in the Cher department. The modillions and capitals of the columns are very varied. The tomb of Saint Sylvain has been in this church since 1897.