샤트르 쉬르 셰르 최고의 MTB 라이딩 경로

Without taking the road, this path allows you to cross Vierzon from East to West (and vice versa) by following the banks of the Cher.

Soon to be reclaimed by nature

If you are looking for a city with rich history, beautiful environment and vibrant culture, you should visit Vierzon. It is located at the confluence of five rivers, including the Yèvre and the Cher, and is surrounded by a magnificent forest of 7,500 hectares. You can discover the heritage of Vierzon by visiting its museums, such as the Vierzon Museum, which presents the arts of fire and ceramics, or the Museum of Agricultural Machinery and Rurality, which presents agricultural machinery and rural life. You can also enjoy cultural events and festivals that take place throughout the year, such as Flower Power Week in October or the Jazz Festival in June. Vierzon is also an important railway hub, connecting Lyon, Nantes, Paris, Limoges and Toulouse, allowing you to travel to other destinations easily. Vierzon is a town that will surprise you with its charm and diversity.

Mehun-sur-Yèvre Castle was built in the 12th century and was the residence of several kings and queens of France, including Charles VII who died there in 1461. You can admire the architecture of the castle, which combines elements medieval and Renaissance, such as towers, ramparts and mullioned windows. You can also stroll through the magnificent French gardens which surround the castle and offer stunning views of the town and countryside. The castle is also a museum dedicated to Charles VII and his reign, where you can discover the history of this place and its role in the Hundred Years' War. Classified as a historic monument, the castle is a must-see for any history and culture lover.

Castle built during the 1st quarter of the 9th century whose ruins allow you to see how it has evolved over time. Charles VII often took his court there. It was also in Mehun-sur-Yèvre that he handed over his letters of nobility to Joan of Arc in 1429, and where he died in 1461.

One of the 96 locks of the Berry canal, now downgraded. 2.70m wide, these locks could accommodate so-called "small berrichons" boats 27.50 m long by 2.60 m wide maximum. The shovel at the Vèves lock was replaced in 2020 to better regulate the water flow.

Path that passes around the pond.

Nice trail that runs along the railway line in the undergrowth.