Issoudun walks

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.

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 walk around the lake at Mareuil-sur-Arnon and through the woods in search of the old mill. The route is signposted with red arrows. It is suitable for both walkers and cyclists.

This is a walk off the marked trails that allows you to explore the surroundings of the small village of Vouillon, notably its impressive wind farm, the Liennet stream at Boisramier and part of the beautiful Bommiers state-owned forest.

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

This walk allows you to explore the area around the village of Diors, starting from Fourches in the Indre. You will be able to see the White Cross War Memorial, the ruins of the (private) castle and the restored chapel.

A short walk to fully enjoy nature and its biodiversity.

A nature and leisure park, the Pôle du Cheval et de l'Âne is a beautiful playground dedicated to donkeys and horses. Here you’ll find an exhibition space devoted to donkeys and their history, giant games, a maze, ExplorGames, horse-drawn carriage rides, donkey grooming workshops and summer activities. A short stop in the village of La Celle-Condé will give you the chance to enjoy a picnic or a break by the River Arnon in a bucolic setting.

Known for its poultry market (notably the ‘Noires du Berry’ hens), the village of Saint-Août is a pleasant little town in the Boischaut-Sud region of the Indre. This walk allows you to explore its surroundings, its market hall and its pond.

A nature and leisure park, the Pôle du Cheval et de l'Âne is a wonderful playground dedicated to donkeys and horses. Here you’ll find an exhibition space devoted to donkeys and their history, giant games, a maze, ExplorGames, carriage rides, donkey grooming workshops and summer activities.A short stop in the village of La Celle-Condé will give you the chance to enjoy a picnic or a break by the River Arnon in a bucolic setting.

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.

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

Montlouis is a small village where you can enjoy a pleasant time at the Étang de Leday, whether for a picnic, a spot of fishing or simply to get some fresh air. Don’t miss the elegant façade of Montlouis’s Romanesque church, which boasts some real gems, and the cheeses from the de Chaussé family, right next to the lake.

The birthplace of the Grand Noir du Berry donkey breed, Lignières thrives thanks to its sporting and cultural events. Les Bains-Douches is a renowned contemporary music venue with a programme running from September to June. The Donkey Fair, held on Whit Monday, is a must for lovers of long ears. A route of the town of Lignières will allow you to discover more about this crossroads of trade.

Home to the Grand Noir du Berry donkey breed and a hub for the contemporary music scene at Les Bains-Douches, Lignières-en-Berry offers a lovely walk around its classic 17th-century château (private residence), its 16th-century market hall, and its beautiful bourgeois mansions and private estates. You’ll wander the paths of Lignières, circling the Pôle du Cheval et de l’Âne, before following the banks of the Arnon river.

Châteauroux, set to host the shooting events at the 2024 Olympic Games, is the capital of South Berry. Boasting a wealth of unexpected heritage, ranging from the medieval to the contemporary, Châteauroux reveals its character through its churches, Château Raoul and the Cordeliers Convent... Its cobbled streets often lead to peaceful gardens, and the meandering River Indre is never far away, flowing freely through the heart of a town with a well-preserved environment, where it feels good to take your time.

This is a pleasant walk through the countryside surrounding the village of Aize, situated in the northern Boischaut region of the Indre department.

This is a pleasant route for hiking, running or mountain biking around the Étang de Berthommiers and Étang des Deux Frères lakes in the Châteauroux Forest.

A walk mainly along footpaths, guaranteeing a complete immersion in nature. Passes by the Étang des Deux Frères and two other nearby historic sites for the more curious.

This walk, suggested by the Chabris-Pays de Bazelle Community of Communes, allows you to discover the surroundings of Anjouin, passing near the Pierre Levée de Bellevue, then on the Perry, near the Château de la Roche, and ending at the Boulaye and the Maisons Rouges. The landscapes are typical of the northern Boischaut region of the Indre.

A pleasant walk through fields and woods, allowing you to discover some megaliths around the village of Bagneux in the Boischaut Nord region of Indre, notably the Pierre Couverte de Bué, a Neolithic dolmen classified as a historic monument.

This walk starts atthe Church of Saint-Austrégésile (late 19th century) and takes you through the countryside around Bagneux. It passes through the Vernusse State Forest before reaching the two menhirs at Tréfoux.