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The Porte Saint-Jean is one of the old city gates of La Souterraine. What you see now is modest, but in the Middle Ages it was a serious entrance to the walled city. Why it's nice: This was literally the city's checkpoint. Anyone who wanted to enter was examined here. The name probably refers to a nearby chapel or hospital of Saint-Jean. You're essentially walking through a 13th-14th-century section here, without it being ostentatious. What many people miss: La Souterraine was an important stop on a side route of the pilgrimage route to Santiago. It's likely that pilgrims, traders, and soldiers passed through here centuries ago.

Fortunately, there is a place at this point where you can refill your drinking water.

The Saint-Jean gate is one of the emblems of La Souterraine. It was used to defend the city and was remodeled in the 15th century. We admire the two round turrets visible on the exterior facade. The door can be visited independently. To do this, simply ask for the keys at the Bar du Marché.

This castle, also called Château de la Fôt, was built in 1894 under the aegis of Viscount Paul de Curel, then owner. He called on the architects Louis Chauvet and Alfred Coulomb. Absolutely remarkable, it was transformed into a hotel in the 1980s.

Take the short detour to this viewpoint over the lake and you won't be disappointed.

Here you will find one of the many observation points that will allow you to enjoy the view of the lake.

Center for creations and exhibitions in the village of Fresselines, in the heart of the Vallée des Peintres. The program is very rich and you can discover the work of the painters Claude Monet and Maurice Rollinat. Open from April 1 to November 30.

Here we find an imposing Renaissance castle of Saint-Germain-Beaupré built in the 16th century. It is classified as a Historic Monument but cannot be visited.