A double AOC (Appellation d'Origine Controllée), unique in France, for both its goats' cheese in the shape of a truncated pyramid and its wines, together with the Prince de Talleyrand's sumptuous Renaissance château at Valençay, are the outstanding tourist attractions in the valleys of the northern Boischaut.
The Lands of Issoudun and the Champagne Berrichonne
JF. Hellio & N. Van Ingen
Some real treasures are hidden amongst the cereal-growing plains of the Champagne Berrichonne; the light, fruity wines of Reuilly, the green Berry lentils and the ancient royal town of Issoudun whose White Tower revives the legendary feats of the knights of the Middle Ages.
The spirit of Romanticism has been blowing across this peaceful woodland landscape since the 19th century. Around Nohant, where George Sand entertained Balzac, Chopin, Delacroix, Liszt and Flaubert, festivals and exhibitions celebrating the Romantics, Chopin and Liszt flourish.
The spectacular landscapes of the Creuse Valley inspired some of the greatest Impressionists, such as Monet. Today, the Creuse, the Anglin and the lake at Eguzon are a paradise for outdoor activities. Explore Gargilesse and Saint-Benoît du Sault, two of the most beautiful villages in France, and the Gallo-Roman town of Argentomagus.
An abundance of lakes, fish, dragonflies, millions of migratory birds and the European freshwater turtle are enough to make the Brenne Regional Nature Park a magical location for anyone who loves nature.
The meadows of Belle-Isle and Saint-Gildas, the public gardens and the Cordeliers garden in the heart of the town plus the surrounding 5 000 hectares of state forest define Châteaurouxës character as a “Ville Verteî. Nearby, the ancient steeple of the Abbey at Déols bears witness to a prestigious past.
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Discovery of Epernay in the Champagne Region
A charming journey in epernay. This pretty town is located between the Marne river and the hills, at the junction of the 'Tourist Routes of Champagne' which traverse these famous vineyards. Epernay is surrounded by these sloping vineyards and is the heart of the 30, 000 hectares...
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Destination:
Indre
