George Sand's House – Château de Sarzay loop from Nohant-Vic

George Sand's House – Château de Sarzay loop from Nohant-Vic

Moderate

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George Sand's House – Château de Sarzay loop from Nohant-Vic

02:39

64.8km

400m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: September 10, 2026

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Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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428 m

George Sand's House

Highlight • Historical Site

I recommend the absolutely fascinating guided tour and the cafe / restaurant on the square

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3.15 km

Saint-Chartier Castle

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The writer George Sand places his novel The Master Bell Ringers there.

12th century castle: the castle is first mentioned in 1102, by the mention of a visit by the Archbishop of Bourges Léodegaire.

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21.5 km

Forêt de La Villette

Forest

25.7 km

Forêt des Carreaux

Forest

49.1 km

Château de Sarzay

Highlight • Castle

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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49.5 km

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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58.0 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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58.2 km

Saint-Germain Church of La Châtre

Highlight • Religious Site

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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64.8 km

End point

Parking

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