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The route, marked in yellow, starts at the car park near the Tourist Office on the D40.
(S/E) Follow the D40 road on the right and turn right twice. Pass in front of the Church of Saint-Jean-Baptiste (12th century), the Maison des Pages (16th century) and Chenonceaux Town Hall (the name of the commune has an x at the end, unlike the eponymous château).
(1) Cross the railway line near the Gothic-style gatekeeper's house, then turn left immediately between the castle car park and the Tours-Lyon railway line. Continue for about 1 km. Pass a picnic area and a children's playground.
(2) At the stop sign, turn right onto the D80 and continue. Cross the Cher River and continue for a few metres.
(3) Take the steps on the right and then descend to the right to reach the river. Follow the left bank (on your right).
(4) In front of you stands the Château de Chenonceau. Continue, ignoring the paths on the left. Continue your walk between the castle's forest grounds and the Cher River.
(5) Before reaching the bridge, you will pass one of the 16 needle-shaped dams scattered along the canalised Cher between Saint-Aignan-sur-Cher and Tours.
(6) Walk under the bridge and then over the bridge to reach the right bank, heading towards Chenonceaux and following theGR®41. Pass between the lock keeper's house and the lock. Continue for about 1 km.
(7) Leave the banks of the Cher by turning left then right and follow the path lined with hedges. You will walk along the Varenne de Chenonceau, an uncultivated area where cattle used to graze and game used to roam.
(8) Return to the park enclosure at the canal fed by the Cher. Turn left to reach the railway line, which you cross by turning left and right. Follow the D40. As you approach the village, you will see vineyards on your right (AOP Touraine-Chenonceaux). You will find the tourist office (S/E).
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