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Château de Sarzay – Varennes Abbey loop from La Brunerie

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Château de Sarzay – Varennes Abbey loop from La Brunerie

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Château de Sarzay – Varennes Abbey loop from La Brunerie

07:23

27.6km

320m

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Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: March 29, 2026

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4.90 km

Half-timbered house in the center of La Châtre

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In the heart of La Châtre stands a beautifully preserved half-timbered house that immediately stands out among the other facades.
Stop by during your stroll through the town center: the …

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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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5.36 km

George Sand and Black Valley Museum

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Enter the old fortress of La Chatre and knock on the door of the keep: it now houses a mini-museum (musee de poche) full of manuscripts by George Sand, taxidermy, and documents about the Vallée Noire.

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5.36 km

The Sainte Radegonde Fountain

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Walk to the "Grand Font" at the foot of the keep and pause at the small chapel with its three alcoves. See how the spring flows from beneath the stone – a silent witness to centuries of faith and healing.

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15.1 km

View Château de Sarzay

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With its five towers and moat, Château de Sarzay seems like something straight out of a fairytale. This 15th-century fortress was originally built to protect the village and is one of the best-preserved castles in the Berry region.

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15.4 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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