The Ambraye meadow

Easy parking on the square opposite Notre-Dame Church and the Chevallier-Debeausse Foundation (Child Protection Centre).

(S/E) Head towards the village centre, cross the Loir and the square (baker’s), then follow the road to the right towards Saumeray.

(1) On leaving the village, take the path on the right between the pétanque court and a branch of the river.

(2) At the end of this path, take the footbridge leading to the rear of the foundation, then follow the path between the branch of the Loir and the pond, where you can watch the birds.

(3) There are two options here (see practical information). Then take the footbridge to cross the river and reach the road. Follow it straight on to return to the village.

(4) On the right, you can see a dolmen known as the "Palet de Gargantua". Continue along the road to the car park in the centre of the village (S/E).

Toilets at the village hall.
Bus shelter in case of bad weather.

Bakery on the square (closed on Wednesdays).

(3) Two additional walking options: to the right of the path for a return walk to a viewpoint overlooking the pond, and to the left of the path for a short, well-marked circular loop through the shrubbery.

Birdwatching or plant spotting.
Dolmen known as the "Palet de Gargantua".
Church
Keep and chapel of the former feudal castle.

Much of the film "Alexandre le bien heureux", starring Philippe Noiret, was shot in this village