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Le Grand Noir du Berry in Lignières
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.
The vineyard and lake route in Lignières
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.
A tour of the Horse and Donkey Centre
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.
A tour of the Pôle du Cheval et de l'Âne starting from La Celle-Condé
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.
L'Étang de Leday
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.
La Chambonnaise
A charming home to Le Jacquin snails, the village of Chambon covers a large area.This walk takes you along lovely paths bordered by cultivated fields or pleasant meadows with charming little valleys.You can take the opportunity to fill your basket with snails in La Madeleine and with vegetables and meat in Les Charaquins.
Saint-Symphorien Circular Route
Saint-Symphorien is a lovely green setting with a lake that’s perfect for picnics and fishing.
The La Chambonnaise walk complements this hiking trail to offer you a full-day hike.
La Berthenoux - La Motte Feuilly
In the footsteps of the Master Bell Ringers between Berry and Bourbonnais, stage2.
The monks' path in Vicq-Exemplet
This walk allows you to discover the surroundings of Vicq-Exemplet through its "plain" and its large crops, which contrast with the usual bocage landscapes of the Boischaut-Sud region of the Indre. In addition to the Romanesque church of Saint-Martin (13th century), which houses part of the work of Abbé Aymond, you can also see the remains of the former Priory of Bois l'Abbé.
The Washhouse Route in Venesmes
Home to one of the smallest vineyards in the Berry region, a family-run farm that has been in existence for over 75 years, and lovely paths to explore, Venesmes certainly has a lot to offer.
La Crézançaynoise
A walking trail that runs alongside the Cher river and offers a pleasant walk through the forest before returning to this small village of 58 inhabitants. You can also enjoy other nearby trails: Chambon, Saint-Symphorien, Vallenay, Saint-Loup-de-Chaumes and theGR®41.
Route of the wine cellars and vineyards in Châteauneuf-sur-Cher
Nestled along the Cher, Châteauneuf-sur-Cher offers a walk punctuated by charming houses, rolling countryside, the majestic neo-Gothic Notre-Dame-des-Enfants basilica and the imposing 16th-century castle. You can even round off your visit by tackling the waves at the whitewater complex, with an hour of paddleboarding on the canal or a canoe trip on the Cher (booking required).
The Petit Lupien Walk in Saint-Loup-des-Chaumes
Saint-Loup-des-Chaumes is a village of three hundred inhabitants offering a picturesque walk along the banks of the Cher, where you can explore Prégirault Castle and its holiday cottages for a comfortable and invigorating stay surrounded by nature.This walk can be combined with Chavannes and/or Vallenay and Crézançay to extend the pleasure or switch to cycling.
The wooded fields near Lapan from Corquoy
This route, which can be explored on foot or by mountain bike, starts at the Les Sablons de Corquoy Sensitive Natural Area before passing through woods, fields and forest.
The Chavannes Marshes
A few beautiful old houses, an aerodrome right on the doorstep, an inn in the heart of the village, a lovely pond perfect for fishing and picnics, and a sensitive natural area... Here is an itinerary that invites you to get to know the village of Chavannes better.
Gravel-MTB-Horse Riding Route: In the Footsteps of the Master Bell Ringers
The Maîtres Sonneurs walking trail between Berry and Bourbonnais, reworked for use by gravel cyclists and mountain bikers, with GPSFor gravel riding, the stages (50 to 60 km) can be combined for the fittest riders, making for around 100 km per day. It is a circular route, so you can start from any village along the trail; for horse riders, plan for 8 stages
Route Nohant-Vic via Saint-Chartier
A lovely walk starting from the village of Vic, near La Châtre, which takes you through fields and woods to Saint-Chartier and its 15th-century castle, then to the beautiful village of Nohant and George Sand's house.
Nohant - La Berthenoux
In the footsteps of the master bell ringers, between Berry and Bourbonnais, stage1.
Les Loges de Vignolles in Serruelles
The Serruelles walk is a good warm-up before heading off to other nearby trails: Chavannes and its marsh, Saint-Loup des Chaumes or even Châteauneuf-sur-Cher and its Route des Loges de Vignes.You can combine this walk (Yellow Marker No. 7) with the Route des Loges de Vignes in Châteauneuf-sur-Cher (Yellow Marker No. 9).
Châteaumeillant - La Croix Cordeau (Sidiailles)
In the footsteps of the Master Bell Ringers between Berry and Bourbonnais, stage4.
Route allowing you to discover the surroundings of Montgivray
This is a very pleasant walk that allows you to discover the different landscapes around the commune of Montgivray, from plateau to valley, ending along the Indre river and at the foot of the castle.
Chapelle de Vaudouan, banks of the Indre, Briantes from Montgivray
Starting from Mongivray, ride around La Châtre, through the countryside, passing by the Vaudouan chapel, then following the banks of the Indre.
From Magny to Chassignolles, between heritage and pastureland
This walk starts in Le Magny and takes you along paths and small roads to Chassignoles, where you can visit the House of Traditions and Saint-Étienne Church (12th century). After taking the botanical trail, you’ll head down into the Couarde valley. Then it’s the climb back up to the Espace des Ossans and its fountains, ending at the foot of the Prieuré du Magny (11th century).