Vasselay walks

This route allows you to discover the marsh, which has been shaped since 1640, when the city of Bourges sold part of its communal land to turn it into usable gardens.The marsh workers surrounded these marshes with outer ditches, dug inner ditches and established service roads.You will discover this work and these gardeners through a superb family walk.

This walk combines a tour of the old town and its main points of interest (including the cathedral, the Palais Jacques Cœur, and streets and alleys lined with beautiful half-timbered houses) with the classic route through the Bourges marshes at the foot of the medieval town (with its many waterways and small market gardens developed since the 17th century). The route through the old town is a minimum loop for those in a hurry, but there's nothing to stop you zigzagging around it to discover little gems around every corner.

A lovely circular route starting from Saint-Palais (Cher), a village known for its pottery market and apple orchards. It mainly follows paths through woodland and takes you through unspoilt countryside dotted with ponds.

Starting from the water tower at Place Séraucourt, this is a pleasant circular of around 60 kilometres, with no particular difficulties.

Located north-east of Bourges and on the edge of the Menetou-Salon vineyards, this walk takes you through the countryside around Soulangis.

The suggested route, at the foot of the Sancerre foothills, is not particularly difficult. This circular route, which crosses the fields, will take you to the edge of the vineyards on the slopes of Parassy. You may also have the chance to spot some roe deer. This route can also be tackled by mountain bike.

A ride following the 19th-century ‘sentes’ in Asnières, the disused Orléans railway line, and the heritage trail of the vineyard huts near Vasselay. Return via the unassuming but very beautiful Edouard André Garden, planted with flowers, shrubs and rare trees.

Link No. 01. A connecting walk to the ‘Le Tour de Bourges’ route, taking in the Berry Canal and its old locks, which have unfortunately been decommissioned.

During this walk, you can explore the Farges pond and the viewpoint, from the top of which you can admire the Church of Saint Pierre in Menetou-Salon. And, of course, our vineyards. Follow the signposting marked with a bunch of blue grapes.

Things to see: wash houses, fishpond, deer park, Étang de Farge, view of the castle and its vineyard, scenic spots, local heritage. Follow the signs marked with a yellow bunch of grapes.

This route takes you past the saffron well, the saffron farm (visits by appointment) and then along a shaded section of the Tripande before climbing through the fields overlooking Moulins-sur-Yèvre. You may encounter deer here.

On the border between Sancerre and Champagne Berrichonne, this route starts in Parassy and allows you to discover part of the vineyards of the famous Ménetou AOC. This route, which follows part ofthe GR®31, also offers a short climb to the Bois de Michavant, where you can admire Champagne Berrichonne dominated by Bourges Cathedral.

A short walk to fully enjoy nature and its biodiversity.

A walk starting from Aubinges towards the vineyards of Saint-Céols (the smallest commune in the Cher department) and Morogues. Part of these paths is used at night by the famous Bourges–Sancerre walk. This route, situated at the foot of the Sancerre foothills, offers breathtaking views of the Berry countryside.

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.

In the foothills of the Sancerre region, overlooking the Berry countryside, come and discover some of the Morogues vineyards that produce the renowned AOC wines of Ménetou-Salon. This is also the starting point for the famous Morogues-Sancerre hike, which many people do at night and don't get to enjoy the scenery. On the way back, depending on the weather, you may be able to see Bourges Cathedral and the Berry countryside.

The suggested ride around Morogues will allow you to discover the different landscapes of this area: passing through vineyards, with views of the Berry countryside or the Sancerre region. It is a hilly route without any major difficulties that can be covered by mountain bike.