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The mills of La Vauvre in the Land of George Sand
Visorando Member
9.15 mi
+554 ft
-538 ft
4h 40
Moderate
Departure from Chassignolles (Indre)
Walks in the Vauvre Valley. Nature is bountiful and the Vauvre will enchant you with its soothing murmur. The diversity of the flora and fauna will delight enthusiasts.
La Vauvre and its mills
3.84 mi
+318 ft
-292 ft
2h 00
Easy
Departure from Chassignolles (Indre)
Walks along the banks of the Vauvre between the Mouches and Ribes mills.
The ‘Sortilèges et Légendes’ route in Crozon-sur-Vauvre
6.83 mi
+505 ft
-495 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Crozon-sur-Vauvre (Indre)
This walk along narrow roads and beautiful paths allows you to explore a valley and a wild plateau, the perfect setting for a wealth of legends and spells...
Highlights include: the Church of Saint-Germain in Crozon-sur-Vauvre, the Bourdessoule mill and pond, the Lande stream and its footbridge made of large granite boulders, the Oak of Not (or Nau) and the Château de la Lande.
A walk with Célestine in Chassignolles
2.08 mi
+59 ft
-59 ft
1h 00
Easy
Departure from Chassignolles (Indre)
This walk will take you in the footsteps of Célestine. It was in an uninhabited house in Chassignolles, a village in the heart of France, that the author discovered a hidden treasure one summer’s evening: seven letters in a small box. Dating from the 1860s, all but one are marriage proposals addressed to the innkeeper’s daughter, Célestine.
A route allowing you to explore the area around Le Magny
5.22 mi
+413 ft
-417 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Le Magny (Indre)
This walk allows you to discover the charms of Le Magny: the majestic 11th-century Saint-Michel Church and its Benedictine priory, the Saint-Rémy Fountain and the old washhouse, the Beauregard Gardens where old vineyard huts, ancient grape varieties and fruit varieties are preserved, and the meadows of the Couarde valley...
From Magny to Chassignolles, between heritage and pastureland
7.76 mi
+315 ft
-318 ft
3h 50
Moderate
Departure from Le Magny (Indre)
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).
The area around Sarzay, from its castle to the Vauvre valley
9.27 mi
+203 ft
-230 ft
4h 25
Moderate
Departure from Sarzay (Indre)
This walk in the southern Boischaut region allows you to explore the beautiful countryside around Sarzay and its magnificent 14th-century medieval castle, as well as the Sainte-Madeleine Fountain at Le Pondron and a lovely spot on the banks of the Vauvre in Vignonnet. The route is now called “In the footsteps of the Lord of Barbançois”, who founded the castle.
From Bouzanne to the bocage: local circuit in Neuvy-Saint-Sépulchre
7.50 mi
+220 ft
-240 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Neuvy-Saint-Sépulchre (Indre)
This hike offers a glimpse of the Bouzanne valley and the surrounding countryside of Neuvy-Saint-Sépulchre, ending with a tour of the village's heritage, including the magnificent 12th-century Basilica of Saint-Etienne.
On the hills above Cluis
9.44 mi
+551 ft
-558 ft
4h 50
Moderate
Departure from Cluis (Indre)
This walk takes you through the countryside on the eastern side of Cluis along small roads and pretty paths. You’ll discover part of the village’s historical heritage (17th-century market halls, the 12th-century Saint-Paxent Church and the ruins of Cluis-Dessous Castle dating from the 12th and 13th centuries) and catch a glimpse of the Bégeaudes quarry, where amphibolite and leptynite are mined.
In the heart of the Auzon Valley in Cluis
9.00 mi
+574 ft
-597 ft
4h 40
Moderate
Departure from Cluis (Indre)
A lovely walk taking you through the southern part of Cluis, in the Auzon Valley, through the typical hedgerow countryside of the Boischaud region in the south of the Indre. You’ll finish the walk by passing beneath the impressive railway viaduct.
Cluis route
4.77 mi
+358 ft
-374 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Cluis (Indre)
This is a lovely walk to discover the village of Cluis and its surroundings, including Saint-Paxent Church, the remains of its feudal castle and its viaduct.
In the footsteps of the Maîtres Sonneurs: a circular tour in the heart of George Sand’s country
Association / Club / Walk leader44.15 mi
+1,621 ft
-1,624 ft
4 days
Moderate
Departure from La Châtre (Indre)
This alternative route allows you to cover the Indre section of the ‘Sur les Pas des Maîtres Sonneurs’ long-distance trail, between Berry and Bourbonnais.This 71 km circular route takes 4 days to complete; a 3-day alternative is possible: see Practical Information.
As this route is circular, you can start from any of the towns, depending on the availability of your chosen accommodation.
Exploring the area around Tranzault
6.17 mi
+289 ft
-285 ft
3h 05
Easy
Departure from Tranzault (Indre)
This pleasant walk follows an old route, allowing you to explore the rural surroundings of Tranzault in the Indre.
Following the Vauvre river towards Aigurande
6.74 mi
+440 ft
-443 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from Aigurande (Indre)
This walk initially winds its way through the Aigurand countryside along magnificent paths through woodland or flanked by hedgerows. Footbridges cross the meandering Vauvre. The return journey then follows the old railway line, which has been converted into a greenway.
Chapelle de Vaudouan, banks of the Indre, Briantes from Montgivray
17.47 mi
+774 ft
-761 ft
Duration unknown
Easy
Departure from Montgivray (Indre)
Starting from Mongivray, ride around La Châtre, through the countryside, passing by the Vaudouan chapel, then following the banks of the Indre.
Route allowing you to discover the surroundings of Montgivray
6.30 mi
+144 ft
-144 ft
3h 00
Moderate
Departure from Montgivray (Indre)
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.
Gournay route
7.50 mi
+348 ft
-328 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from Gournay (Indre)
A pleasant walk following the FFRP-marked trails around the village of Gournay (Indre), offering the chance to explore the surrounding meadows and enjoy some lovely views.
Lys-Saint-Georges route
5.68 mi
+249 ft
-256 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Lys-Saint-Georges (Indre)
Mainly following paths marked by the FFR, this route starts from the medieval castle of Lys-Saint-Georges (Indre) and allows you to discover its surroundings and various viewpoints.
Between the Gourdon and the Bouzanne
7.23 mi
+328 ft
-341 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Lys-Saint-Georges (Indre)
According to legend, Lys-Saint-Georges owes its name to Philip Augustus and Richard the Lionheart, who are said to have reconciled in this village. Combining the Lily of France and Saint George, the patron saint of England, we get Lys-Saint-Georges. Its 14th-century castle, the remains of an ancient fortified castle with eleven towers, was restored and then altered in the 19th century. This castle belonged to Bertrand du Lys and was purchased in 1430 by Jacques Cœur. It has belonged to the Count of Reviers for over a century.
A hike in the footsteps of the Maîtres Sonneurs between Berry and Bourbonnais
118.09 mi
+6,467 ft
-6,558 ft
10 days
Difficult
Departure from La Berthenoux (Indre)
Hiking along this trail means experiencing the literary world of a great writer who left her mark on the region: George Sand. It was inspired by her novel *Les Maîtres Sonneurs* that, some thirty years ago, a circular literary trail was created, stretching between Berry and Bourbonnais, between La Châtre and Huriel, through the departments of Indre, Cher and Allier.
Nohant - La Berthenoux
6.95 mi
+351 ft
-246 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from Nohant-Vic (Indre)
In the footsteps of the master bell ringers, between Berry and Bourbonnais, stage1.
The Moulin d'Angibault from Montipouret
8.06 mi
+207 ft
-220 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Montipouret (Indre)
This walk, on the edge of the Boischaut Sud, allows you to explore the area around Montipouret via pleasant country paths and small country lanes, amidst the bocage landscapes that George Sand called the ‘Vallée Noire’. In her social novel, *Le meunier d’Angibault*, she describes the beautiful Moulin d’Angibault. You’ll be able to admire it halfway along the route, along with its idyllic grounds bordered by the River Vauvre.
Route Nohant-Vic via Saint-Chartier
6.45 mi
+236 ft
-243 ft
3h 10
Easy
Departure from Nohant-Vic (Indre)
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.
La Font du Beau
13.85 mi
+699 ft
-682 ft
7h 00
Difficult
Departure from Lourdoueix-Saint-Pierre (Creuse)
This route showcases the diversity of the local landscapes: from the plateau on the edge of the Berry region to the streams of La Mitaine and Crachepot. It offers sweeping views of the Monts de Guéret and Saint-Vaury, the Aigurande plateau, Vost Castle and the surrounding hamlets, as you wind your way along sunken paths, through meadows and copses where small, lively, shaded streams meander. The route is dotted with wells and crosses,
Around Vost
6.33 mi
+433 ft
-443 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Lourdoueix-Saint-Pierre (Creuse)
Following the old local tracks – the routes of the rural world of yesteryear – you’ll discover fords, streams, pastures and sunken lanes that criss-cross a green, undulating bocage landscape where water has shaped the terrain and influenced human activity, with lovely views of Vost Castle and its surroundings.
La Taille Minaud
4.04 mi
+98 ft
-85 ft
1h 55
Easy
Departure from Lourdoueix-Saint-Pierre (Creuse)
Circling the village, this circular route takes you along paths, through woodland and past small hamlets, dotted with local heritage sites, and offers lovely views of the village and its church.
Circular walk around the ponds at Mers-sur-Indre
5.78 mi
+203 ft
-187 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Mers-sur-Indre (Indre)
This route allows you to explore the area around Mers-sur-Indre, between the Indre and the Vauvre. It winds its way along paths and small roads through a network of hedgerows and varied meadows, landscapes characteristic of the southern Boischaut bocage. It ends amongst a number of private ponds.
Exploring the area around Mers-sur-Indre
5.83 mi
+433 ft
-453 ft
3h 05
Easy
Departure from Mers-sur-Indre (Indre)
This route (formerly marked blue) allows you to explore the Indre valley and the northern slopes of the village of Mers-sur-Indre.
Jeu-les-Bois route
5.19 mi
+89 ft
-92 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Jeu-les-Bois (Indre)
This is a pleasant walk starting from the village of Jeu-Les-Bois (Indre), which takes you along small roads, paths and trails through fields, meadows and forests around the Étang de Lys-Saint-Georges lake.
A walk in Verneuil-sur-Igneraie, from the Vallée Noire to its traditions
7.92 mi
+518 ft
-548 ft
4h 05
Moderate
Departure from Verneuil-sur-Igneraie (Indre)
The hilltop village of Verneuil-Sur-Igneraie overlooks the Igneraie valley. This walk allows you to explore the surrounding countryside, offering a magnificent panorama of the Vallée Noire, a name straight out of the imagination of the writer George Sand. Here you’ll discover the Château du Petit Coudray, a beautiful manor house whose garden was the setting for the meeting between George Sand – then known as Aurore Dudevant – and Jules Sandeau, who would go on to encourage her talents as a writer. In the village, you’ll also find the historic potteries of the Vallée Noire.
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