Douadic walks

This walk takes you along paths and small roads through the countryside surrounding Douadic, a village situated in the Brenne Regional Nature Park. Among other things, you’ll discover the Suin Valley and the Étang de la Hire.

This walk takes you to several ponds around Rosnay, in the heart of the Brenne Regional Nature Park. The paths are often lined with hedges known as bouchures in this region.

A walk in the heart of Brenne and its ponds. The hike takes you past numerous ponds. Don't hesitate to take a detour to the Étang de la Gabrière and Étang de Gabriau ponds.

This is a figure-of-eight route starting from the hamlet of Le Blizon, along a wide path through the Brenne ponds. A pleasant walk, partly shaded and dotted with viewing points.

This very pleasant hike starts on the left bank of the Creuse River in Fontgombault. It takes you to the site of the Saint-Julien Chapel and its caves, which date back to the hermit Gombaud in the 11th century. The trail then runs along impressive limestone cliffs. After passing through the village of Le Village du Bois, you arrive at Lurais and its beach. You then cross to the right bank to reach Preuilly-la-Ville and the mysterious Bois des Dubes. Finally, you will discover the unmissable Fontgombault Abbey.

This walk near Saint-Michel-en-Brenne is a variation of route no. 60 proposed by the Brenne Regional Nature Park, entitled “Saint-Cyran-en-Brenne”.It follows small roads and paths, allowing you to discover, amongst other things, the Abbey of Saint-Cyran, built in the 7th century, and the bucolic, wooded landscapes of the Brenne, before leading to the Étang des Essarts observatory in the Chérine Reserve.

This pleasant walk takes you to several ponds in the Brenne Regional Nature Park, ending at the banks of the Creuse River with a beautiful view of the Château de Romefort.

The cliffs of the Anglin Valley, dominated by the Rocher de la Dube near Mérigny, set the scene for this route, which offers views of the limestone plateau and the river as it follows small paths lined with dry stone walls. Near Rives, you will also discover the Grotte du Rocher Saint-Berthomé, another remnant of the former limestone quarry used for the manufacture of sarcophagi, and the mysterious site of the old Moulin de Braud mill.

This walk allows you to discover some of the ponds in the Brenne Regional Nature Park, specifically around the village of Migné.

This walk in the Brenne Regional Nature Park will allow you to discover the Salleron valley near the village of Concremiers and the magnificent15th-century (private) Château de Forges, through a variety of bucolic landscapes.(This walk is not recommended during periods of heavy rain due to a ford: in such cases, follow the alternative route suggested in the "Practical Information" section)

This hike starts at the Renaissance castle of Azay-le-Ferron and takes you into the heart of the Preuilly forest. It offers some unexpected points of interest: a monument dedicated to the Resistance, a pond nestled in the undergrowth and glimpses of the Haute-Touche animal park.

This pleasant walk, starting from the village of Oulches in the Brenne Regional Park, allows you to discover some lovely scenery in the valleys of the Brion, the Rio de la Noraie and the Étang du Pont stream, through woods and meadows (former Yellow hiking trail).

A short walk through woods and fields. Hike suggested by the Vienne General Council.

Bélâbre, situated in the Brenne Regional Nature Park in the Indre department, enjoyed a period of prosperity in the 19th century thanks to these four elements used in its tile works, potteries and forges. Earth for raw materials (clay and ore), water to wash and moisten them and to generate energy, air to dry the moulded clay, and fire for firing. This walk offers you the chance, amongst other things, to discover some remnants of this past.

A hike not to be missed! Walking along the banks of the Anglin, you will discover the village from the lower town viewpoint, then find yourself on a wooded, bucolic path, ending up at the superb Château des Certeaux!

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.

Welcome to the third largest commune in Touraine: Bossay-sur-Claise. Its vast territory offers a beautiful diversity of landscapes, including fields, forests, clearings and valleys, with a pink castle as the highlight!

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.