Noyant-De-Touraine: History and Walking Trails

In Noyant-De-Touraine, local history and landscape sit side by side: Château de Brou, the Church of Saint Gervais and Saint Protais, and other historic traces give the place its own character. There is also the Noyant-de-Touraine walk, which passes through woodland and farmland. If you are looking for a hotel in Noyant-De-Touraine, these different features can help you decide what interests you most during your stay.

The railway station Sainte-Maure - Noyant is located at Place de la Gare, 37800 Noyant-de-Touraine. The station is also a landmark for the walk: the Étangs de Fosson, the route’s starting point, are halfway between the town centre and the station; the station is 2 km away.

Château and church: different building phases

The history of Château de Brou includes a probable attribution and a dated renovation. The château was probably built by the knight François de Gebert, Seigneur de Noyant du Rivau. Between 1866 and 1868, the Marquis de Moges commissioned the renovation of Château de Brou. The presumed construction and the later documented renovation therefore belong to different chapters in the château’s history.

The building phases of the Church of Saint Gervais and Saint Protais can be distinguished by their dates: the church was built in 1874, its bell tower was erected in 1890, and the building was renovated in 2013. The tower is thus a separate, later addition, while the renovation marks another historical stage. For travellers interested in history, this timeline offers a different perspective from the story of Château de Brou: here, the focus is on the church, its bell tower and its renovation.

Historic traces in the town

A Merovingian sarcophagus dating from the 7th century is displayed in front of the Noyant-de-Touraine town hall. It was discovered in 1962. If you would like to include the sarcophagus in your plans, check in advance whether it is still on display there. This keeps its historical context distinct from the current status of the display.

The Allée de Brou is also one of the historical landmarks along the walk. Countess Ida de l’Aigle used this path to travel from Château de Brou to the church. The Loge de vigne at 8 Rue des Loges represents another aspect of the town’s history: the building dates from the late 19th century and served as accommodation for workers. Together, these places illustrate different connections between buildings, paths and life in Noyant-de-Touraine in the past.

The walk through the Manse Valley

The Noyant-de-Touraine walk begins in Noyant-de-Touraine, with the Étangs de Fosson as its starting point. From there, the route passes through woodland and farmland, following the Manse Valley and its mills. Landscape and heritage come together at various points along the way. At Carroi aux Moines, you can enjoy a view over the Vienne Valley and Pouzay. This makes the walk different in character from a study of individual historic building phases: the focus here is on the landscape, the valley and views of the surrounding area.

For planning your trip, this offers a clear choice of focus: the château, church and historic details of the town highlight its architectural and local history; the walk brings together woodland, farmland, the Manse Valley and the viewpoint at Carroi aux Moines. Both perspectives relate to Noyant-de-Touraine, but each has a different emphasis. The station address and the starting point at the Étangs de Fosson offer separate landmarks, while the 2 km refers to the distance from the ponds to the station.

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