생트몽텐 최고의 워킹 & 하이킹 경로

The old Canal de la Sauldre, once built to transport wood, lime, and peat, meanders through the forests of the Sologne. Today, the water is calm and wooded, but the old locks, bridges, and towpaths still reveal exactly how it once worked. It's an ideal walking route.

This lock was once part of the Canal de la Sauldre. Water from the Étang du Puits was regulated here to allow ships to pass and maintain the canal's water level. Now it's simply a beautiful spot to pause for a moment...

The lake covers 180 hectares, making it the largest in the Sologne. Originally created in 1864 to supply the Sauldre canal with water. Now partly developed as a recreational area: beach area, hiking trails, water sports (sailing, ski-nautique, pedalo), and an ornithological reserve. For nature lovers: you'll find a rich bird life (cendré heron, grèbe huppé, etc.) and diverse flora along the banks. For families: picnic areas, a beach area in the summer, and playgrounds.

You can enjoy walking with or without a dog

Unfortunately you can't cross the river here, there is no bridge anymore.

Pretty little church from the 13th century, enlarged in the 15th century by the Stuarts who stayed in Aubigny. The interior is very well maintained.

Aubigny sur Nère is known for having been a Scottish enclave in France for a long time and inevitably shows traces of this time. These are present on almost every corner in the small town. The ambience opposite the old Stuart Castle is also intended to remind people of the Scottish past. A pretty little tourist attraction, perfect for souvenir photos.

Castle built during the Renaissance by Robert Stuart then Louise de Keroualle, Duchess of Aubigny and Porsmouth. Only the facade and one of the two wings exist today. It is one of the major witnesses to the historical presence of the Scots in this city of character. It can be visited and is worth a look, notably with the ceiling of its large room which is all made of wood, shaped like the hull of an upside-down boat. Good to know: Franco-Scottish festivals take place every year in July.