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

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.

Details

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 9.89 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 3h 30 
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    Difficulty: Moderate

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
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    Ascent: + 228 m
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    Descent: - 231 m

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    Highest point: 224 m
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    Lowest point: 152 m

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Description of the walk

Park in the car park at the ruins of Château de Brosse, near Chaillac.
Follow the yellow markings.

(S/E) Take the road west for 300 metres, then the path on the right, descend to Bel Rio, take the footbridge and climb back up to a small road.
Take the path opposite and descend to the banks of the Anglin, crossing it via a footbridge.

(1) Turn right at the next intersection: the path then climbs to join a small road on the right, which leads to the first houses of the village of Seillant.

(2) Turn onto the first road on the right, which leads to the grounds of a mansion: follow the path on the right to go around it and, after 200 metres, descend to the left.

(3) Be careful on the descent, as the path continues along a track on the left (yellow markings), while you may be tempted to continue straight on to the banks of the Anglin (this is theGRP® de la Brenne route, which passes over the footbridge!). In fact, the path winds through the rocks and then descends onto a wider path that runs alongside the Anglin again.

(4) At the next intersection, leave the new footbridge and continue to follow the yellow markings. Take the path leading up to the village of Seillant. Join Rue du Moulin.

(5) Turn right and follow it towards the Moulin de Seillant until you come to a small path between two houses: take this path and then turn left onto the road, leaving the aforementioned mill on your right. Continue straight ahead at the next two intersections. You will come to the Pierre Levée, engraved with a cross.

(6) Turn right onto the carriage road that leads to a place called La Croix des Randes. Go around the estate on the right and follow the path that winds through the hamlet of Les Randes.
The track becomes a road and at the intersection, turn left to cross the bridge over the Anglin towards the village of Chavignac.

(7) At the next crossroads, turn right and cross the village.

(8) At the exit, turn right onto Rue de l'Écluse and walk down to a house gate. Turn right onto a path that leads down to the lock, cross it, then walk back up to a carriage road on the left to descend to the Moulin de Seillant, which has been renovated into a lodge.

(9) Do not take the footbridge, but continue west along the Anglin river. The path then returns to the footbridge over the Anglin.

(4). Take it and continue along the path that climbs up to a place called Le Latté.

(10) Take the road to the right, then left at the next intersection. After 300 metres, in the bend, continue straight ahead on the path that descends again to Bel Rio, cross the ford or take the footbridge, then tackle the final climb that leads back to Brosse (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 206 m - Car park at the ruins of Château de Brosse
  2. 1 : km 2 - alt. 156 m - After the footbridge, on the right
  3. 2 : km 3.22 - alt. 218 m - At the entrance to Seillant, on the right
  4. 3 : km 3.79 - alt. 171 m - Path climbing to the left
  5. 4 : km 4.13 - alt. 174 m - Do not take the footbridge on the way there
  6. 5 : km 4.43 - alt. 214 m - Rue du Moulin on the right
  7. 6 : km 5.47 - alt. 224 m - Pierre Levée de la Croix des Randes
  8. 7 : km 6.27 - alt. 214 m - Right in Chavignac
  9. 8 : km 6.64 - alt. 209 m - Rue de l'Ecluse on the right
  10. 9 : km 7.19 - alt. 185 m - Seillant Mill: do not take the footbridge
  11. 10 : km 8.36 - alt. 220 m - Le Latté: right then left
  12. S/E : km 9.89 - alt. 206 m - Car park at the ruins of Château de Brosse

Notes

No water source
Wear trousers as some areas may be overgrown with nettles or brambles.

Worth a visit

Always be cautious and plan ahead when you're outdoors. Visorando and the author of this route cannot be held responsible for any accidents occurring on this route.

The GR® and PR® markings are the intellectual property of the Fédération Française de Randonnée Pédestre.

Reviews and comments

4.6 / 5
Based on 12 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.8 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.6 / 5
Route interest
4.6 / 5
User 25782254

Overall rating : 3.3 / 5

Date of your route : May 16, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★☆☆☆ Disappointing
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Be careful with the last two stages, as there are no signs. I have notified the town hall.

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Marcelo37
Marcelo37

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Dec 06, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

The beautiful ruins of Brosse Castle, followed by the Anglin Gorges, with their rugged landscape and refreshing whitewater stream.

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Gagos
Gagos

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 28, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A pleasant hike in the height of summer, as it is very shady.
The Anglin was almost dry, so perhaps it would have been better to come in spring?
Good quality signage and information along the route.

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moralda
moralda

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 30, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

the route description is very detailed and therefore easy to follow.

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mdeconchat
mdeconchat

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 22, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A beautiful hike with different viewpoints and some elevation changes, most of it on very easy paths or roads, except along the Anglin where a few sections are on small trails that require a little caution and attention. The village of Brosse is very picturesque, with its red sandstone houses. It's a shame that the castle ruins are not open to visitors. The village of Seillant is worth a detour. The entire route is fairly shaded.

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chipie33290
chipie33290

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 21, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very beautiful hike with no particular difficulties and lovely views.
Bosse and the mill are of heritage interest.
Thank you for this route.

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lolo36
lolo36

Hello, everyone.
Thank you for your opinions and clarifications!
Have a great time exploring the paths and roads of Indre.

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Vstrom
Vstrom

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 30, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Thank you for this very pleasant hike, with varied trails and points of interest, as well as some nice elevation changes to work the legs
Please note: the markings are now YELLOW (new department standard) and are fairly well visible. There is a nice picnic area with a bench by the water at point 4, and also a table by the water after the bridge before point 7 (there is a drinking water tap on the way back up to the hamlet, built into a rock).
Enjoy your hike!

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Pascal79
Pascal79

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 05, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Tall grass on some banks of the Anglin and a few slippery climbs in wet weather. There are blue, green and other signs, so why not mention them in the description? Otherwise, a very varied and enjoyable hike. I recommend it.

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envento
envento

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 20, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Superb walk, parish specific to Brittany, varied terrain, beautiful architectural heritage, not to be missed.

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Bruce Simon
Bruce Simon

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 29, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

Hello, very beautiful hike!!! Blue markings are correct!! Small addition: 1 water source/drinking water (tap on the left in the "rock"), just on the climb, before the village of Chavignac - halfway along the route.

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flyingrose622
flyingrose622

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : May 28, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average

Very uneven interest. Be careful not to miss the first path on the right, as the sign is lying on the hillside, hidden among the grass. The descent and ascent of Bel Rio are along wide dirt tracks with ruts, as there is a construction site there to bury water pipes. The best part is in the village of Seillant and the walk along the Anglin.

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LECLERC Claudine
LECLERC Claudine

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 02, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

A very beautiful hike with varied landscapes and terrain.
We had a wonderful time.

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