Distance: 55,98 km
Duration (average) : 3h41
Level: Medium
Elevation: 284 D +
Departure: Châteauroux / La Châtre
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Leaving Châteauroux, you quickly approach the Châteauroux national forest, the inspiring crossing of which is suspended for a moment in the heart of the largest oak grove in France. In Ardentes, let yourself be charmed by the Romanesque church of Saint-Martin, its stained glass windows, its vault and remains of frescoes. A few kilometers away, it is the church of Saint-Maximin in Jeu-les-Bois which will seduce you.
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Then continue towards Lys-Saint-Georges, whose pond offers a preserved ornithological heritage to discover.
You will then enter a country of hedged farmland, that of the 19th century novelist, George Sand. A country that she called "the black valley", and which inspired many of her works. As you travel, you will meet the author, through the settings that served as the backdrop for several of her novels.
You will then enter a country of hedged farmland, that of the 19th century novelist, George Sand. A country that she called "the black valley", and which inspired many of her works. As you travel, you will meet the author, through the settings that served as the backdrop for several of her novels.
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Before reaching Mers-sur-Indre, the place of inspiration for the novel La Mare au diable, take the time to discover Lys-Saint-Georges and its 15th century castle, its 13th century church or the gardener's house which recreates the interior of a Berry peasant house in the 19th century. The valley of George Sand is before your eyes, then why not enjoy a Berry restaurant to satisfy your taste buds before continuing the escapade.
A bucolic stop is a must at the Moulin d'Angibault, one of the settings for George Sand's novel Le Meunier d'Angibault. Take advantage of a stopover in Vic to visit the church and its 12th century frescoes.
A bucolic stop is a must at the Moulin d'Angibault, one of the settings for George Sand's novel Le Meunier d'Angibault. Take advantage of a stopover in Vic to visit the church and its 12th century frescoes.
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Your journey alongside the novelist ends in Nohant, which saw her grow up but also welcomed many artists in search of serenity, including the composer Chopin who often stayed and hiked alongside the author. The place is said to have inspired many of her works. Don't miss a visit to the Domaine George Sand, and let yourself be told about this woman and her era.
After this artistic immersion, continue your journey to La Châtre where new adventures and discoveries await you. To deepen your knowledge of George Sand, you can visit the Museum dedicated to her.
After this artistic immersion, continue your journey to La Châtre where new adventures and discoveries await you. To deepen your knowledge of George Sand, you can visit the Museum dedicated to her.
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