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Jeu-Maloches walks
Route exploratoire autour du village de Jeu-Maloches
This is a route that allows you to explore the surroundings of Jeu-Maloches, a small village in the Boischaud-Nord area of the Indre, alternating between small roads and paths, with a few interesting viewpoints.
Exploring the village of Moulins-sur-Céphons and its surroundings
This route takes you through the medieval village of Moulins-sur-Céphons, situated on the border of the Boischaut Nord and the Champagne Berrichonne, and allows you to explore the surrounding area.
The Nahon Valley, between Vicq-sur-Nahon and Langé
This hike starts in Vicq-sur-Nahon and takes you to the western hills overlooking the Nahon valley. It leads you to the Château de la Moustière and then the Château de Langé. You will then follow the Nahon river to climb the eastern hills. You will take part of the Benjamin Rabier discovery trail.
The area around Luçay-le-Mâle and its castle
This walk first takes you to the Étang de la Foulquetière. You then cross through magnificent woodland before returning to Luçay-le-Mâle via paths and small country lanes. You will then discover its heritage, notably its (private) château. Some sections follow the route of the Benjamin Rabier discovery trail.
From the former Abbey of Saint-Genou to the châteaux of Palluau-sur-Indre
This walk starts at the Abbey Church of Sainte-Marie in Saint-Genou and allows you to discover, amongst other things, the beautiful surrounding countryside, the banks of the Indre, the Church of Saint-Sulpice and the feudal (private) castle at Palluau-sur-Indre, the old cellars now inhabited by bats, and the small (private) château of La Joubardière.
Route of exploration of the cellars and cliffs of Faverolles-en-Berry
This walk allows you to explore the surroundings of Faverolles-en-Berry, a town on the northern border of the Indre department, and its heritage, such as its church, the troglodyte dwellings and cellars, as well as the ‘cliffs’ and tuffeau quarries.
Route in the countryside around Rouvres-les-Bois
A countryside walk around Rouvres-les-Bois, following paths and small roads through woods and fields.
Saint-Lactencin route
This walk mainly follows the FFRP route marked in yellow from Saint-Lactencin. It offers the chance to explore the village and two beautiful buildings, the Château de la Brosse and the Château de Marécreux. The path mostly runs through the vast expanses of farmland in this part of the Indre.
From one castle to another, starting from Le Tranger
Overlooking and running alongside the Indre valley in its first section, this varied route will take you past three of the region’s most beautiful country houses as you make your way along.
A walk through the Azel countryside
This is a pleasant walk through the countryside surrounding the village of Aize, situated in the northern Boischaut region of the Indre department.
From Chambon to Bonneau, from the hillsides to the Indre Valley
This pleasant walk starts in the hamlet of Chambon, near Villedieu-sur-Indre, and follows the southern slope of the Indre Valley to the village of Bonneau, returning via the northern slope, with some lovely views.
Countryside and vineyards in Lye
This walk in the northern Boischaut region of the Indre, on the border with the Loir-et-Cher, offers a chance to explore the area around the village of Lye. You’ll come across the Church of Notre-Dame (12th–16th century) and, in the distance, the Château de Saray (private), as you follow the Traîne-Feuilles stream. Narrow roads and paths will take you to the Lye vineyards, which form part of the Valençay and Val de Loire appellations, where you can admire the vineyard house ‘La Loge à Perrin’.
Fontguenand, in the valley of the Petit Rhône, a tributary of the Fouzon
Fontguenand, a small village in the far north of the Indre department, on the border with Loir-et-Cher, is crossed by the Petit Rhône, a tributary of the Fouzon. This walk allows you to explore the surrounding countryside, typical of the Boischaut-Nord region, from vineyards to cereal fields, passing by the little chapel at L’Epinat.
Through woods, meadows and fields in Sainte-Gemme
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.
From the shores of the lake to the Chartreuse from Chemillé-sur-Indrois
In Chemillé-sur-Indrois, the vast lake cannot be seen at a glance. You will need to walk along it, then move away, explore the forest to discover a charterhouse, before finally returning and climbing up to get a better view. A route that will delight lovers of nature and heritage.
Walk in Saint-Aignan
A walk through a pretty, typical village in the Cher Valley, with its tuffeau stone houses, some of which are half-timbered. The village is dominated by its imposing castle, whose courtyard and terraces offer beautiful views over the valley and the village rooftops. At its foot, the Romanesque collegiate church features remarkable capitals, wall frescoes and a large crypt.
The Vernusse route starting from Bagneux
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.
The Bagneux megalith tour
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.
Circuit around the Bellebouche Pond
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.
Bellebouche Pond and Vigneaux Pond
A family cycle ride (hybrid bikes) to explore some of the ponds in the Brenne.
Discover Châteauroux
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.