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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
La Celle - Noirlac Abbey
In Bruère-Allichamps, a stone topped with the French flag marks the geographical centre of France.Until the4th century, this stone showed Roman legions the right direction and bears the following inscription:Happy Augustus, Tribune for thethird time, Father of the Fatherland - Proconsul. Leagues: 14 from Bourges (Avaricum) 12 from Châteaumeillant (Mediolanum) 25 from Neris
Noirlac Abbey - Lake Virlay
On the banks of the Cher, Noirlac Abbey watches over its wooded countryside, which has been cultivated by Cistercian monks since the12th century.Still used for livestock farming, this area has retained its original landscape with its meadows surrounded by hedges. The hundred-year-old oak trees, wet meadows and ponds create a rare bocage landscape and protect 427 species.
Founded in 1150, Noirlac Abbey is one of the most complete Cistercian sites in Europe.Today, it is a cultural centre and meeting place.
Virlay - La Tranchasse
In Saint-Amand-Montrond, Lake Virlay is a popular spot for walkers and sailing enthusiasts. The streets of Saint-Amand are perfect for a leisurely stroll and lead you to the Chemin de ronde de la Forteresse de Montrond. Follow the Canal de Berry and discover the Gallo-Roman theatre in Drevant and the Pont Canal de la Tranchasse.
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.
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