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France
Centre-Val de Loire
La Châtre
Saint-Chartier

George Sand's House – Château de Sarzay loop from Saint-Chartier

Routes
Bike touring routes & trails
France
Centre-Val de Loire
La Châtre
Saint-Chartier

George Sand's House – Château de Sarzay loop from Saint-Chartier

Moderate

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George Sand's House – Château de Sarzay loop from Saint-Chartier

01:47

28.5km

250m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: May 16, 2026

Waypoints

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Camping Site

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951 m

Saint-Chartier Castle

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The writer George Sand places his novel The Master Bell Ringers there.

12th century castle: the castle is first mentioned in 1102, by the mention of a visit by the Archbishop of Bourges Léodegaire.

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3.87 km

George Sand's House

Highlight • Historical Site

I recommend the absolutely fascinating guided tour and the cafe / restaurant on the square

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10.7 km

Canal in La Châtre

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4

11.0 km

Saint-Germain Church of La Châtre

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In the heart of La Châtre stands the Église Saint-Germain. Graceful, but with a past that has literally collapsed. In 1896, the bell tower collapsed, dragging the entire church down …

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19.0 km

Château de Sarzay

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Sarzay fortress was built in the 14th century.

It originally included the stately home, the chapel, 38 defense towers, 2 perimeter walls covering 5 hectares and 3 drawbridges.

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25.9 km

Saint-Martin Church (11th–12th Century)

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28.5 km

End point

Camping Site

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.9 km

4.05 km

3.70 km

891 m

Surfaces

17.7 km

9.29 km

978 m

465 m

137 m

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Highest point (240 m)

Lowest point (180 m)

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