Saint-Marien walks

In the footsteps of the Master Bell Ringers, stage8.

In the footsteps of the Master Bell Ringers between Berry and Bourbonnais, stage5.

In the footsteps of the Master Bell Ringers, between Berry and Bourbonnais, stage 6.

Superb hike around Lake Sidiailles on the border between Cher and Allier. You can combine this hike with the tree-top adventure course at the Nature Aventure du Lac de Sidiailles activity centre.

Enjoy a beautiful walk through the woods to discover the Pierres Jaumâtres, an iconic natural site in the north of the Creuse. You will discover this listed site and its legend, a favourite walking spot of George Sand and Chopin when they stayed at the Château de Boussac.

In the footsteps of the Master Bell Ringers between Berry and Bourbonnais, stage9.

A journey through the centuries: history, legends and mysteries await you. At the foot of the village tower, strange fields of stones spread out and serve as hiding places for fairies and elves.

In the footsteps of the Master Bell Ringers between Berry and Bourbonnais, stage4.

This route links La Motte-Feuilly and Sainte-Sévère-sur-Indre, allowing you to complete the secondary loops of the GRP® in the footsteps of the Master Bell Ringers: Berry Romantique and Marche berrichonne (in the opposite direction)

In the footsteps of the master bell ringers between Berry and Bourbonnais, stage 3.

stage2 of the GRAVEL or mountain bike route based on theGR®® footpath: In the land of George Sand, in the footsteps of the master bell ringers between Berry and Bourbonnais.

In the footsteps of the Master Bell Ringers, stage7.

En partant de l'église templière de Lamaids, vous randonnerez entre Combraille bourbonnaise et Combraille creusoise. Le circuit est jalonné de châteaux, (le Fressineau, Bellefaye), de croix, de chapelles et d'églises , rappelant l'emprise des moines soldats, dans le pays.

This is a lovely, short and easy walk that will delight all lovers of unspoilt landscapes. In the heart of the Bourbonnais countryside, you will enjoy the small shaded paths winding along the streams.

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.

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.

Starting from Mongivray, ride around La Châtre, through the countryside, passing by the Vaudouan chapel, then following the banks of the Indre.

A family walk around this lake, which is classified as a National Nature Reserve.

In the footsteps of the Master Bell Ringers between Berry and Bourbonnais, stage2.

In the footsteps of the master bell ringers, between Berry and Bourbonnais, stage1.

This short hike also gives you the opportunity to discover the charming village of Chambon-sur-Voueize. The walk can be done as a circular route, but only the first half runs along the Voueize gorges. For once, I vote for a return trip to enjoy the scenery along the banks twice.

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.

Along a narrow goat track lined with boxwood forest, this circuit takes you through a wild landscape of gorges, where memories of a pilgrimage to the Virgin Mary remain on the banks of the Chat-Cros.