Chissay-en-Touraine: Cycling Route, Cher River and Château History

Chissay-en-Touraine offers practical options for a stay: you can start a cycling route here, follow a marked trail on foot and plan canoe trips on the Cher. Château de La Ménaudière adds a château history spanning different construction periods to these activities. When choosing a hotel, these interests can help shape your travel plans.

Cycling and walking

The “Cher à vélo” route can be started in Chissay-en-Touraine. It is marked with a blue dot and the number 18. Before setting off, check the markings and route access. This gives you both a named starting point and a specific marker to follow on your cycling trip.

On foot, you can follow the Sentier Patrimoine from Chissay. Posts bearing the words “Sentier Patrimoine” mark the trail. Unlike the cycling route, it is marked not with a colored dot and number, but with the trail’s full name on the posts. The two options can therefore be distinguished by how you travel and by their respective signage.

Canoe trips on the Cher

BASE Aventure Canoë operates a center in Chissay at the lock keeper’s house. The company offers canoe trips on the Cher, including briefings and advice from professionally trained staff. The center’s location and the river where the trips take place are two separate points of reference.

Trips suitable for families are available from age six and include Chissay and its lock. Canoe courses are also offered for beginners and for those looking to improve their skills. The trips and courses have different focuses: the trips center on exploring the Cher, while the courses focus on learning or developing canoeing skills. This lets you choose between an outing and a learning format.

Château de La Ménaudière and its construction history

The western fortified gate and the curtain walls of a château built around 1443 survive at Château de La Ménaudière. The present-day building dates from the early 16th century. These two dates refer to different aspects of the château’s history: the château is thought to have originated around 1443, while the early 16th century refers to the present-day building. This distinction helps place the surviving fortifications in time in relation to the current structure.

Visit with tasting

Distillerie Girardot offers guided tours with tastings by reservation. If you plan this visit, be sure to make a reservation; booking arrangements and seasonal availability may change. Check the specific arrangements and seasonal schedule in advance. This will help you plan your visit in line with the applicable conditions.

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Go to the main travel overview: Loir-Et-Cher.