Discover Aubigny-Sur-Nère

Aubigny-Sur-Nère combines historic architecture and exhibitions with gardens, ponds and opportunities for exercise. If you are planning a stay, you can explore the town through a range of interests: Renaissance history and textile crafts sit alongside urban walking areas and leisure activities in green surroundings. The festival held each summer also adds a distinct seasonal highlight.

Castle, exhibitions and Scottish history

The Château des Stuarts is an example of Renaissance architecture and was built by Robert Stuart in the 16th century. The Great Hall hosts cultural exhibitions throughout the year. The Centre d'Interprétation de l'Auld Alliance is located on the ground floor of the château. It offers a playful, interactive visit exploring Aubigny's historic ties with Scotland. The same building therefore houses both cultural exhibitions and a dedicated focus on the Auld Alliance.

The Grands Jardins and their trees

Behind the Château des Stuarts are the Grands Jardins, an urban walking area. Hornbeam avenues remain as traces of the original French garden. The gardens also contain two large giant sequoias. They have been awarded the “Arbres remarquables” distinction for their size and beauty. The avenues evoke the garden's former design, while the sequoias add a different highlight shaped by their size and distinction.

Exhibition houses and textile crafts

The Maison dite François Ier was built in 1519 and hosts temporary exhibitions. Each year, the Maison Victorine presents exhibitions of memorabilia and objects gathered by local residents. The Maison du fil au tartan offers a different kind of experience: it welcomes textile and threadwork specialists throughout the year. They demonstrate their skills and guide visitors in textile craft techniques. The programme for individual workshops may vary. The houses therefore differ both in subject and format: exhibitions take centre stage in some, while textile demonstrations and instruction are the focus in others.

Ponds, golf and outdoor activities

The Etangs d'Aubigny-Sur-Nère comprise a large and a small pond in peaceful, green surroundings, with picnic areas. Golf en campagne is a free, 11-hole golf course open to everyone, set in natural, wooded surroundings around Aubigny-Sur-Nère's sports park. Check the latest information on public access before your visit. If you are looking for a fitness trail rather than golf, the Parcours sportif d'Aubigny-Sur-Nère is 2,200 m long and passes around ten training and exercise stations. The Rallye Selfie Aubigny-Sur-Nère offers a different kind of activity: a town-wide treasure hunt in which you use a colour fan to seek out 15 photographed locations around town. The ponds, sports and town exploration offer different ways to enjoy the outdoors.

Festival dates and getting there

The Fêtes Franco-Écossaises is a three-day festival held each summer around 14 July in Aubigny-Sur-Nère. Its timing sets it apart from the year-round exhibitions in the Great Hall and the textile activities. If you are planning your trip around the festival, check the exact dates and programme in advance. Rémi bus line 437 serves Aubigny-Sur-Nère and connects the town with Gien. Check the latest Rémi information on the route and timetable before travelling.

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