Berry-Bouy: Saint-Aignan Chapel and Jardins Passion

Berry-Bouy brings together local history, garden culture and outdoor activities: highlights include Saint-Aignan Chapel, the Jardins Passion garden event, walking trails and a mountain bike route. If you are planning a stay, consider whether cultural heritage, a particular garden programme or a route with a specific distance is your main focus.

Saint-Aignan Chapel and the history of the town

Berry-Bouy was formed in the 19th century through the union of the parishes of Berry and Bouy. Saint-Aignan Chapel is the only surviving part of the former parish church of Berry-Bouy. The chapel contains a restored monumental wall painting from the 14th century. Saint-Aignan Chapel is open seasonally. The 2025 municipal guide gives the period from 1 April to 15 October as the opening dates for the historic site. Confirm the arrangements for 2026 before visiting. The chapel brings together architectural history and medieval wall painting.

Jardins Passion: plants and programme

Jardins Passion is a garden event in Berry-Bouy, which celebrated 25 years of tradition in 2025. Visitors can find ornamental trees and shrubs, fruit trees, roses, flower bulbs, and aromatic and medicinal plants. Workshops, exhibitions and demonstrations are also part of the event. It combines a selection of plants with practical and presentation-based activities. If you particularly want to see a certain group of plants or take part in a specific activity, check the details for that edition. The plants on offer and activities may vary from one edition to another.

The Yèvre, walking trails and mountain biking

The Yèvre is the main river that flows through Berry-Bouy. A website lists walking trails that can be followed in the municipality. This means your planning can include both a river as a local feature and trails as an activity to do on foot.

For mountain biking, there is Route No. 07 of the Tour de Bourges: a 42.43-kilometre route of moderate difficulty. It passes near Rocherioux (Berry-Bouy) and reaches the D160 at Moulin de Berry. If you are choosing between walking and cycling, the details differ: the walking trails are described in terms of their circular route, while the mountain bike route has a stated distance and difficulty level. The route description was updated on 12 April 2022; check current conditions before setting out.

Getting here and choosing accommodation

AggloBus line 24 connects Nation with Berry-Bouy/Marmagne. If you plan to use this service to get there, check the current timetable before travelling.

If you are considering a holiday rental as well as a hotel, Le Moulin de Berry is a specific option to compare: it is a 135 m², self-contained, ground-floor holiday rental in the outbuilding of a former mill. Confirm availability and amenities before booking.

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