Reuilly (Indre) walks

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

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.

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.

This easy walk allows you to explore the Champagne Berrichonne region, north of Issoudun, starting from the village of Les Bordes.

Mehun-sur-Yèvre boasts a rich historical heritage centred around the Château de Charles VII. This tour of the historic centre is a circular route starting and ending at the railway station, which is served by a line running from Lyon to Bourges, Mehun, Vierzon and Nantes. The proposed walk is designed to introduce visitors to the history and heritage of the area, from the Bituriges-Cubes to the people of Berry today, featuring numerous historic sites such as the Gardens of Duke Jean de Berry, the Château de Charles VII, the Hôtel de la Pucelle d’Orléans… and an insight into two centuries of trade along the main street, Rue Jeanne d’Arc.

From Mehun-sur-Yèvre railway station, the suggested route is a circular route that takes you round the outer edge of the town. As the route passes close to the main sights, you can always veer off the route to visit a particular site. The historic sites are covered by a separate walking tour within the town of Mehun.

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.

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

A short hike in this village in Berry, also known as the "village of the Mountain" by locals. Its undulating paths will take you up to a hilltop overlooking a corner of the Berry Champagne region, where hedges, pollarded trees and copses mingle with agricultural plots. They will also take you down into "hell", passing through "paradise" on the way, to reach the wild banks of the Cher, where you can see some elements that bear witness to the village's history, all in a very rural setting.

A short walk to fully enjoy nature and its biodiversity.

A short family walk along the waterways. This short route takes in the Berry Canal and the River Cher, where you may have the pleasure of spotting a few swans that have made this stretch of water their home. This walk is very easy.

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 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.

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.

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.

Discover the two small ponds at La Buzerie via La Grange au Rouge. A family walk, without any particular difficulty, mostly along forest tracks. The first pond is fenced off, but you can easily walk around the second one. On the agenda: the tranquillity of the woods, birdsong, a few wild ducks and, if you’re lucky, some roe deer, a few horses grazing, and a breath of fresh air!

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).

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.