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Saint-Avertin walks
Larçay Forest
Starting from Saint-Avertin, a series of four circular routes allow you to discover the Parc des Brosses, the Forêt de Larçay, the landscaped cemetery and the Bois des Hâtes, beautiful green spaces to the east of the Tours conurbation.
The banks of the Cher in Tours
Far from the city centre, take a stroll to discover the green spaces that dot the banks of the Cher Tourangeau.
Architectural heritage of Tours
A walk to discover the architectural heritage of Tours. Must-see sites, but also pretty, discreet places that I have discovered over the years.
From La Gloriette to Le Bout du Monde
A route to discover the west of Tours: the Gloriette plain, beautiful residences on the heights between Ballan and Savonnières, the village of Savonnières, the banks of the Cher and the banks of the Loire.
Through the vineyards and cellars of Rochecorbon
Just upstream from Tours, the hillsides are covered with Vouvray vineyards. In the cliff that borders them, endless galleries provide the ideal refuge for the beautiful bubbles of the wine they house to flourish. This route allows you to wind your way between vineyards and cellars in an environment where the tuffeau stone gives each house the air of a palace.
Let's go and see if the rose...
From the Botanical Garden of Tours to the Priory of Saint-Cosme, home of Ronsard (admission fee), via the Château du Plessis built by Louis XI and the banks of the Loire, take a walk to discover the green spaces of western Tours and La Riche.
The Vouvray vineyards in Rochecorbon
A route to discover the Vouvray vineyards, with their winegrowers' houses and a few manor houses, on the heights of the Loire Valley.
Remarkable trees in Tours
The city of Tours has three trees and a garden classified as remarkable by the A.R.B.R.E.S. association (Arbres Remarquables: Bilan, Recherche, Études et Sauvegarde - Remarkable Trees: Assessment, Research, Studies and Preservation). Discover them on this walk, which will also introduce you to other beautiful trees in Tours and several small and large public gardens. The tram connects the starting and finishing points.
The banks of the Indre around the Montbazon keep
Discover Monbazon under the gaze of the statue of the Virgin and Child perched on top of the 10th-century keep. The Indre Valley with its mills, castles, fortress and shops.
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The Nitray needle dam
Walk along the banks of the Cher and in the countryside near Tours. Discover the village of Azay-sur-Cher, the Nitray needle dam and Beauvais Castle.
Coteau de Montlouis and Île de Bondésir
The Île de Bondésir trail first winds its way through flora and fauna before reaching a meadow bordering the Loire. The route then climbs to the heights of the town to discover a chic neighbourhood and enjoy beautiful views from the top of the chalk cliff.
Short circular in the Bois Gibert
Forest walk on the outskirts of Ballan-Miré.
The banks of the Échandon from Esvres
A walk accessible to all, passing through pretty hamlets on the slopes of the Indre and in the Échandon valley.
The charming village of Esvres.
Vineyards and heritage in Vernou-sur-Brenne
A walk through the village of Vernou-sur-Brenne and the vineyards of the Vouvray AOC. Along the way, there are several information panels about the village and wine growing.
The Vouvray vineyards and the Brenne valley
A hike through the vineyards on the heights of the Brenne valley.