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Walk n ° 1 - On the Brennous mountains

ROSNAY

This circuit from the Maison du Parc will introduce you to the Brenne countryside, in particular the hillocks which punctuate the landscape and influence the local architecture. On one of these mounds, the Château of Le Bouchet overlooks Brenne and its lakes.

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Walk n ° 2 - Meeting Brenne landscapes

ROSNAY

This tour is a hymn to Brenne. It crosses emblematic landscapes composed of ponds, natural meadows, moors and wet woods. The Blizon lake and the lakes in the Foucault-Massé Reserve are ideal places to observe numerous waterbirds.

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Walk n ° 3 - Travel between the ponds and the canal of the five bungs

LINGE

This walk plunges you into the heart of the Brenne countryside. Emblematic lakes such as Gabrière, Miclos and Montmélier punctuate this route, which is sure to please wildlife lovers and also passes along the edge of the National Nature Reserve.

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Walk n ° 4 - Swampy luxuries

SAINTE-GEMME

The tour of the Vieux lake offers a lakeside setting bordered by oaks and their undergrowth and beautiful meadows. These very special environments are conducive to exceptional biodiversity. The reedbed is home to the Eurasian bittern and numerous butterflies accompany the walk.

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Walk n ° 5 - From one pond to another

MEZIERES-EN-BRENNE

Passing a dozen lakes including Bois Martin (one of the oldest in Brenne), this circuit offers a closer look at the best of Grande Brenne. A succession of small and large lakes form a unique, unspoilt landscape shaped by man that will delight nature lovers.

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Footpath n ° 6 - Water Lily Horizon

MEZIERES-EN-BRENNE

Bellebouche lake is one of the oldest, largest and most beautiful lakes in Brenne. It is surrounded by moors, meadows, woods and hillocks to be discovered along the way. The local ornithological diverstiy can also be appreciated from observation huts.

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Walk n ° 40 - History of Brenne

MEOBECQ

This walk reveals the full diversity of the Brenne landscape, reflected in a wide range of colours from the green of the Lancosme forest, the largest in Brenne, to the red, brown, yellow and pink of the flower meadows dotted with hillocks and lakes.

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Walk n ° 8 - Wet plumages in the hollow of the reed bed

LUANT

This family walk around the lake offers a variety of landscapes including the lake, pine forest, meadow and one of the most beautiful reed beds in Brenne. Perfect for combining leisure and wildlife!

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Walk n ° 9 - The castle and its young ladies

AZAY-LE-FERRON

This short circuit is ideal for families and follows part of the route in the park of the Château of Azay-le-Ferron. It offers a moment of relaxation in the unique setting of the park, which is listed as a remarkable garden. It can be combined with a visit to the château.

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Foot walk n ° 10 - Carpet of flowers by mountains and valleys

RIVARENNES

This route follows the Chézeaux valley, composed of wet meadows that offer freshness in summer, dry and sunny limestone hills and wooded areas with dense vegetation. The Lily martagon, a mountain plant, blooms here in June.

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Walk n ° 11 - Winegrowers' lands

THENAY

In the past, vines were an important part of the economic activity in Thenay. Plunge into the past and take this short tour through the history of one of the most important vineyards in the region. Magnificent views of Saint-Gaultier.

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Walk n ° 12 - Water way, railway

LE BLANC

The Creuse runs between the upper and lower halves of the town of Le Blanc. This itinerary invites you to discover the old railway line, now a Green Lane, which runs from the station to the Château of Naillac via the two viaducts overlooking the city.

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Balade à pied n°13 - In the land of the pyramids

POULIGNY-SAINT-PIERRE

This short walk crosses a steep valley gradually carved into the limestone by the Suin, a small stream that dries up in summer. The limestone plateaus above the valley are covered in orchids in spring.

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Walk n ° 14 - Left Bank, Right Bank

FONTGOMBAULT

Between Fontgombault and Lurais, the Creuse stretches out through varied scenery. On the left bank, the circuit reveals a more secretive ambiance in the shade of box trees. On the hillside, the dry-stone walls trace linear paths leading to Fontgombault Abbey.

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Walk n ° 15 - The three parishes

OULCHES

Oulches was once divided into three parishes: Pezay-le-Joli, Saint-Nazaire and Oulches. As you cross each of these hamlets you will discover the wooded valley of the Brion and the local history, in particular that of the lime kilns.

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Walk # 16 - Wolf are you there?

LUZERET

The forest of Luzeret and La Lande contains a labyrinth of shady paths. From coppice to mature forest, from a lake to arable land, walkers will follow in the steps of the lumberjacks who lived alongside the wolves that were once present in the area. Possibility to visit the château of the Commandery

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Walking tour n ° 17 - Mosaique bocagère

PRISSAC

This circuit travels through rolling countryside in the heart of the Abloux valley, where fields are divided up by hedgerows, large oaks offer their shade to sheep and the river provides a touch of coolness. At the end of the route, enjoy a moment of relaxation at the lake.

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Walk n ° 19 - Water, earth, air, fire

BELABRE

Men used these 4 elements for crafts (tileworks and lime kilns) and industrial activity (forges), still visible today and thanks to which the local economy thrived right up to the late 19th century. The hamlet of Jovard and its Romanesque chapel complete this historic circuit.

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Walk n ° 20 - Visit the country of the sarcophagi

MERIGNY

This short walk climbs the limestone hillside of the Anglin Valley along paths lined with dry stone walls, with wide range of wild orchids to be admired in spring. A popular rock climbing site, the Rocher de la Dube is also a reminder of ancient human activity.

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Walk n ° 21 - From the park to the forest

AZAY-LE-FERRON

This walk in the deciduous forest of Tours-Peuilly, which belongs to the Hersent-Luzarche family who also own the Château of Azay-le-Ferron, offers surprising points of interest including a monument to the resistance, a pond tucked away in the undergrowth and views of the Haute-Touche reserve.

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Walk n ° 22 - The banks of the Anglin

BELABRE

It is here in Belâbre that the Anglin turns from a rushing torrent into a peaceful river with pleasant walks along its banks. During the walk, discover the mill races, forges and mills that punctuate the route which alternates between sunken paths and river banks.

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Footpath n ° 23 - Anglin, rocks in rock

CHALAIS

This circuit offers a variety of flat and undulating landscapes. It will lead you along country paths from fields to impressive buildings and also passes via Luzeraise forest. The coolness and lush vegetation in the bottom of the valley contrasts with the dryness of the calcareous grassland.

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Walk n ° 24 - The slopes of Abloux

CHAZELET

This circuit passes the Abloux stream and in particular its forges. The route, a little challenging, undulates through the hills and offers a panoramic view of the valley. In the distance, Chazelet and it’s château, although fortified, seem very small.

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Walking tour n ° 25 - By the greenway

CHITRAY

First off, the circuit follows a section of old railway line that is now a Green Lane, alongside the Creuse river which can be glimpsed through the vegetation. It then ascends the hill. At the top, it follows a windy path through woodland.

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Footpath n ° 26 - The edges of ponds on the edge of Creuse

CIRON

Water is the main feature and common thread of this walk, which invites you to discover the unspoilt expanses of the Brenne lakes and the scenery in the valley of the Creuse, which has been shaped by human activity and marked stunning buildings.

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Footpath n ° 28 - The Suin, from limestone to clay

DOUADIC

The Suin is the common thread of this walk. In Douadic, it connects two different landscapes: the eponymous limestone valley through which it has carved a path, and the clay soil of the Brenne lakes into which it flows.

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Footpath n ° 29 - The Bois des Roches

FONTGOMBAULT

This quiet walk follows a Green Lane along a section of old railway line. The Regional Nature Reserve of Le Bois des Roches, renowned for its exctional biodiversity, overlooks the Creuse and offers a stunning view of the valley. A welcome reward after all that walking!

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Footpath n ° 30 - By the wooded paths

INGRANDES

Wooded paths lead you from the Green Lane to the remarkable chapel in Plaincourault, worth visiting for its mural painting, along the Anglin river with a breathtaking view of the Château of Ingrandes and its old keep overlooking the river.

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Walk n ° 31 - From the pond to the pools of Ratz

LA PEROUILLE

This walk connects the Etang de la Roche lake to the lake in the hamlet of Ratz and its reedbed, and the La Porelle lake which is home to rare and protected species. The surrounding landscape alternates between meadows and groves and offers a typical Brenne atmosphere at the Morgard lakes.

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Walk n ° 32 - Viaduct circuit

LE BLANC

Le Blanc still bears the signs of its old railway history. The route follows the former railway line, now a Green Lane, and goes along the viaduct overlooking the city. This structure offers a panoramic view of the Creuse valley and the Château of Naillac, which the path also leads to.

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Walk n ° 33 - Meet at Aliénor d'Aquitaine

LIGNAC

The highlight of this route is the imposing Château Guillaume and its hamlet surrounded by greenery, where Eleanor of Aquitaine is said to have been born. It marks a change in the landscape from modern countryside to that of the past, which was riddled with sunken paths.

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Walk n ° 34 - At the gates of la Brenne

LUANT

This tour reveals two tourist and historical attractions in Luant: on the one hand, the Duris lake and its reedbed, recalling the proximity of the Brenne river; on the other hand, the Miran monument dedicated to the resistance, which bears testimony to a dramatic episode in WWII.

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Walk n ° 35 - The Creuse between val and hillside

LURAIS

In the village of Lurais, the valley of the Creuse reveals its stunning architectural heritage with the church, château, narrow streets and an unspoilt atmosphere on the hillside and near the Creuse. Don’t miss the astonishing view of the valley from the top of the village!

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Walk n ° 36 - The walk of the dovecote

LUREUIL

The route crosses an unspoilt gently undulating grove at the beginning of the circuit. Lureuil bears testimony to the history of the Knights Templar, of which traces still remain such as the dovecote of the former commandery, located at the end of the route overlooking the village lake.

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Foot walk n ° 37 - By the commanderie

LUZERET

This small family-friendly loop, starting on the banks of the River Sonne, leads to the château of the Commandery and will take you back in time to the 12th century. The banks of the village lake offer peace and tranquillity, perfect for taking a break.

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Walk n ° 38 - Walk between Claise and Chambon

MARTIZAY

Time seems to have come to a standstill in Martizay with its old shops and archaeological museum. The walk meanders into the countryside, crosses the Claise in a bucolic atmosphere, and reveals the Touraine style in the local architecture. Note the surprising conservatory orchard in Chambon.

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Walking tour n ° 39 - The Anglin Valley

MAUVIERES

You will need to ascend slightly to leave the valley of the Anglin and reach the hamlet of Villiers with its preserved old buildings. The path along the Anglin River offers a breathtaking view of the Château of Aigues Joignant on the other side.

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Walk n ° 40 - History of Brenne

MEOBECQ

A journey through typical Brenne scenery, mainly composed of shady paths through the majestic old oak trees in the Lancosme forest. The former abbey church of Méobeq is a reminder of the history and the role of the monks in the creation of the lakes.

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Walking tour n ° 41 - Between cliffs and slopes of the Anglin

MERIGNY

The cliffs of the Anglin valley, overlooked by the Rocher de la Dube, are the backdrop to this route offering views of the limestone plateau and the river. The walk follows small paths lined with dry stone walls. Nature lovers will be delighted by the wild orchids in spring.

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Walk n ° 42 - The edges of Claise

MEZIERES-EN-BRENNE

A waterside walk in a verdant setting listed as a Sensitive Natural Area, which you will enjoy after leaving the village of Mézières-en-Brenne, whose architecture bears signs of its past.

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Walk n ° 43 - In the footsteps of the gabelous

NEONS-SUR-CREUSE

Located on the border between Brenne and Poitou, Néons-sur-Creuse takes us back in time to the history of salt smuggling, when a giant game of hide and seek was played out between smugglers and border police. The circuit crosses the evocatively-named streets of the hamlet of Mallet.

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Walk n ° 44 - The circuit of the ponds Neufs

NEUILLAY-LES-BOIS

Woodland undergrowth and lakes are on the programme for this countryside walk, sometimes along grassy paths through wetlands and sometimes under the cover of leafy vegetation, leading to the Etangs Neufs fisheries complex.

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Walking tour n ° 45- From valleys to brandies

NURET-LE-FERRON

Traditionally given over to livestock farming, Nuret-le-Ferron offers a surprisingly hilly landscape to the south of the village. The path undulates through the undergrowth before opening onto meadows and leading to the Grande Gorce lake, surrounded by trees in a typical Brenne setting.

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Walk n ° 46 - At the gates of Touraine

OBTERRE

Located on the northern edge of the Park, Obterre is a gateway to Touraine, as can be seen in the limestone houses and private châteaux that punctuate the circuit. The Aigronne river adds an extra feature to this route, which includes several points of view over scenery that is far from being monoto

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Walk n ° 47 - Between Brion and Creuse

OULCHES

This hilly route alternates between open countryside and covered paths offering a mixture of meadows, undergrowth, hedgerows and rivers. The valley of the Creuse and the Brion punctuate this yoyo-like walk, which culminates in an exceptional view of the church of Oulches.

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Walk n ° 48 - A Romanesque church between Boischaut and Brenne

PAULNAY

This circuit leads you through two countryside settings around the small Romanesque church of Paulnay with its remarkable frescoes. To the north, it crosses the Boischaut countryside and, to the south, it winds through unspoilt and intimate Brenne scenery.

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Walk n ° 49 - History of goat and stones

POULIGNY-SAINT-PIERRE

Limestone is the common thread of this walk, found in the hamlets and the low walls that once delimited the pastures of the goats whose milk is now used to make Pouligny-St-Pierre cheese. Other stones have a more mysterious past, such as the Roche à la Velue and the Pierre à l'Ane.

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Walk n ° 50 - Along the Sound

PRISSAC

This circuit combines nature and heritage in the heart of the woodland of the Sonne valley. The route travels along small roads and shady paths beneath tall trees, passes the Château of La Garde Giron and La Charpagne mill and includes a bit of adventure at a river crossing via a ford.

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Foot walk n ° 51 - From sand to rock

RIVARENNES

The route offers a pleasant mix of sand and stone. The discreet sandy path along the Creuse leads to a stony path that climbs through the undergrowth. At the top, the village stands out amidst verdant surroundings once planted with vines.

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Footpath n ° 52 - The ponds over the bouches

ROSNAY

The Brenne landscape is marked by lakes and an unspoilt network of hedgerows growing along paths and meadows. These hedges of varying heights sometimes reveal views of the ponds and sometimes line the paths leading to them.

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Walk n ° 53 - Stroll of Saint-Victor

RUFFEC

Ruffec, a town on the banks of the Creuse, offers a surprising wealth of things to see inlcuding Jachère wood through which the Saint-Victor stream flows, and the outlet of the Les Grandes Fourdines lake which can be admired from the embankment.

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Foot walk n ° 54 - The iron mines of Chéniers

SACIERGES-SAINT-MARTIN

Here, the land and houses are red. Iron has been a source of wealth for the the village of Chéniers. Galleries, holes filled with water, wagons and huts are the remaining signs of the exploitation of the ore which dates back to Roman times. Set out to discover this mining past.

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Foot walk n ° 55 - The fountain of Saint-Aigny

SAINT-AIGNY

The Saint John spring is said to have had healing properties since Roman times. Taste a drop before setting off along the shady paths. This circuit mainly passes through woodland which seems to protect the pretty village of Saint-Aigny and its treasure with its verdant setting.

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Walk n ° 56 - The mill of Saint-Civran

SAINT-CIVRAN

This hilly and bucolic tour, in the heart of the countryside of the Abloux Valley, offers beautiful views of St-Civran. It follows sunken paths and crosses the Abloux twice. Until 1997, this unspoilt river drove a mill whose buildings and feed canal still remain.

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Footpath n ° 57 - Sandy paths in Brenne

SAINTE-GEMME

Sainte-Gemme is characterized by its sandy soils that are ideal for growing asparagus and allow you to walk on dry land at all times. This largely shaded route leads to the Oince lake. A small loop bordered by flowers leading to the Saint-Martin dolmen.

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Walk n ° 58 - Stroll along the Creuse

SAINT-GAULTIER

Saint-Gaultier lies between the Creuse and the Coteau. The route follows the Green Lane, travels along the river and then crosses it over a viaduct. The higher sections offer remarkable views of the valley and the path along the banks of the Creuse offers a sense of tranquillity.

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Walking tour n°58 - Historic circuit of Saint-Gaultier

SAINT-GAULTIER

This circuit, marked out with information panels, is an invitation to discover the historic center of Saint-Gaultier. Discover the banks of the Creuse with the mill, the ramparts, the Romanesque church and the seminary that became a college.

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Walking tour n ° 59 - From Benaize to Anglin

SAINT-HILAIRE-SUR-BENAIZE

The itinerary leaves La Benaize and the pretty village of Saint-Hilaire to go to Anglin. Here, the path makes its way between the river and the limestone cliffs offering shelter beneath their rocks. Châteaux are a reminder of the Hundred Years' War and the strategic position of the town.

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Walking tour n ° 60 - Saint-Cyran-en-Brenne

SAINT-MICHEL-EN-BRENNE

This itinerary, partly wooded, reflects Brenne as it was in the past and is today, with the 7th-century abbey of St-Cyran which has shaped the landscape and tamed the wild nature of Brenne which can be discovered from the Sous observatory in the Cherine Reserve.

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Footpath n ° 61 - The Ozance stream

SAULNAY

In the woods, a combination of narrow and broad sandy paths lead you to the Vieux lake and and the marsh of Ozance. These sites are an invitation to daydream... Little known but of great landscape interest, they are true gems of Brenne's natural heritage.

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Footpath n ° 63 - The hillside with the vine boxes

THENAY

Vineyards once covered the sunny slopes of this part of the Creuse valley. The circuit climbs the hillside and takes you to discover a few vineyard huts that have left their mark on the landscape and history of Thenay. Beautiful views over the valley.

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Walk # 64 - The Benaize Valley

TILLY

Here, you can feel the presence of the foothills of the Massif Central. Between granite blocks and fast-flowing water, the path winds its way through the heart of unspoilt hilly woodland. It overlooks the Benaize River in places and leads to the Bouigeon ford mill.

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Walk n ° 65 - Between Creuse and Suin

TOURNON-SAINT-MARTIN

This itinerary first follows the broad, verdant river Creuse upstream of Tournon-St-Martin, before ascending and passing remarkable buildings, then dropping down into the unspoilt valley of the Suin (remarkable wildlife). It then descends back down to the village, offering beautiful panoramic views.

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Walking tour # 66-Lancosme Forest

VENDOEUVRES

The town of Vendoeuvres is indissociable from Lancosme forest. This outing along the paths in the heart of the largest forest in Brenne will lead you through the history of the Lancosme seigneury. The Saint-Sulpice chapel, built in a clearing, offers a good spot to rest.

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Walking tour n ° 67-The village of blacksmiths

VENDOEUVRES

Not far from Lancosme forest, La Caillaudière was built in the 18th century around the forging industry, as evidenced by the old housing district and other remains that have left their mark on the landscape. The walk also leads to the woods and ponds that border the village.

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Footpath n ° 68 - The Abloux valley and its forges

VIGOUX

This hilly route is an invitation to travel. It will awaken your senses and arouse your curiosity with fast-flowing water running alongside the path, spectacular colours and stunning shade and light effects, viewpoints and the Abloux forges which are a reminder of the industrial past of the valley.

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Walking tour in Beaulieu - Following the Bel Rio

BEAULIEU

Beautiful place, Bel Rio, everything is nice in this adorable little village of barely 100 inhabitants, grouped around its church overlooking the rural landscapes of the bocage that crosses the sinuous stream.

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Walking tour in Bonneuil - Along the Benaize

BONNEUIL

Born in Limousin, before crossing Poitou, then reaching Berry to mix its waters with those of the Anglin, the Benaize, between torrent and river according to the seasons, reserves the discreet charm of its valley to the nature lovers.

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Walking tour in Chaillac - White water between Pays d'Oc and Pays d'Oil - The Anglin gorges

CHAILLAC

On the borders of Berry, Limousin and Poitou, the Anglin has carved its way through the rocks of the foothills of the Massif Central to make wild gorges. The vestiges of the fortress of Brosse and the mill of Seillant set the scene.

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Walking tour in La Châtre l'Anglin - The water and stone circuit

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The water, with the communal pond, arranged for the walk and the picnic break, but also the Anglin, more torrent than river, crossed four times, and the stone with the rocks of sandstone and granite outcropping, and very close the dolmen of Passebonneau.

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Walking tour in Mouhet - Hiking on the Move

MOUHET

Between Berry and Limousin, the Marche is not very high but the transition between the Parisian Basin and the Massif Central is clearly visible in the hilly landscape, the granite rocks, the stone buildings, and the rural paintings of the painter Fernand Maillaud who was born here.

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Walking tour in Parnac - The bocage

PARNAC

Chaillac, Lignac, Prissac, Jouac, Cromac and of course Parnac? The place names clearly announce Occitania and mark the limits between the langue d'Oc and the langue d'Oil; the landscapes also with a bocage which surrounds sheep pastures and cattle meadows.

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Walking tour in Roussines - The Portefeuille Valley

ROUSSINES

It is difficult to imagine today a railroad line running along the narrow and winding Portefeuille valley overgrown with vegetation! And yet, in January 1904, the St-Benoit Le Blanc line was inaugurated and operated until 1938 by the Compagnie de Tramways de l'Indre.

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Walking tour in Saint-Benoit-du-Sault - Around the priory

SAINT-BENOIT-DU-SAULT

Going around the Benedictine city, classified among the most beautiful villages of France, this tour highlights the medieval quarters of this village perched on its rocky promontory around the priory buildings built in the 10th century.

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Walking tour in Saint-Gilles - Forges and mills

SAINT-GILLES

It is difficult to imagine today the intense industrial and artisanal activity deployed around the mills and forges until the 19th century on the banks of the Abloux valley. Walkers, fishermen, mushroom pickers have now taken over.

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