The best traffic-free bike rides around Châteauneuf-Sur-Cher

The north west part of this island has (or once had) permaculture gardens. Traces are still there but most activities seem gone.

Appointed parish priest of Châteauneuf-sur-Cher in 1861, Abbé Ducros discovered a ruined church. To rebuild it, he decides to subscribe, asking "two pennies" from each child in exchange for which he promises to pray for him the Virgin Mary. In return, he received many "two cents," but also many letters, including one written by a ten-year-old girl, a Semur-en-Brionnais resident.

The first castle was built in the eleventh century to control the Cher valley. Until the sixteenth century, it belonged to large feudatories, the Déols-Châteauroux and the Culan (t) . The Culan (t) 2 have held Châteauneuf and St-Désiré since at least - Renoul II, 'Ap. 1253: first in their elder branch up to - Aénor/Eléonore, lady of Culan, in 1420 without any posterity of her two marriages.

Table for eating and resting

Château de Bois Sir Âme is a ruined castle built at the end of the 14th century and the beginning of the 15th century by Jacquelin Trousseau, a wealthy merchant and courtier of Jean de Berry, brother of King Charles V. The castle was frequented by the king Charles VII, who loved spending time there with his mistress and advisor, Agnès Sorel. He also organized lavish parties and diplomatic meetings there. The castle is today protected as a historic monument, but it is in a state of disrepair and is only accessible on foot. You can explore the remains of the fortifications, towers, chapel and moat, and imagine the splendor and intrigue that once reigned here. Château de Bois Sir Âme is a hidden gem that offers insight into the history and culture of France.

The Bruère-Allichamps column is a Roman landmark dating from the 3rd century. This ancient stone, reused as a sarcophagus in the Middle Ages, would mark the geographical center of France, according to the calculations of the 19th century geographer Adolphe Joanne. The column is located in the village of Bruère-Allichamps, at the intersection of two roads, and is surrounded by a small park with a picnic area. You can also enjoy the view of the Cher valley from the nearby hill, where you will find an orchard and a panoramic viewpoint.

Château built during the Renaissance which belonged in particular to Colbert, the financial controller of Louis XIV. In 2001, it was divided into 60 apartments by a real estate developer but work stopped due to lack of payment in 2006. In 2015, it was bought lot by lot by the current owners who have since tried to restore it. The building has been listed as a historic monument since 1926.

Château built during the Renaissance which belonged in particular to Colbert, the financial controller of Louis XIV. In 2001, it was divided into 60 apartments by a real estate developer but work stopped due to lack of payment in 2006. In 2015, it was bought lot by lot by the current owners who have since tried to restore it. The building has been listed as a historic monument since 1926.