Aubigny-sur-Nère - The "Ruelle au Meunier" itinerary
Description
A partly shaded walk across cultivated land. Aubigny-sur-Nère, Small City of Character and "Ville Fleurie" (flowers distinction in a city), is a Scottish city in France. It maintains its close links with Scotland during the Franco-Scottish Festivals which take place each year around July 14. For a weekend, kilts bagpipes and pipe bands invade the City of the Stuarts to celebrate the Auld Alliance.
Technical informations
7.6 km
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max. 200 m
min. 184 m
31 m
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Style : Hiking Theme : Nature walk | |||||||
Altimetric profile
Starting point
Steps
Start and finish : The castle
Start and finish at the castle, place de la Résistance
Step 1
Follow the central avenue in the "Grands Jardins" (the great gardens) towards the statue "Le Passé et l'Avenir" (the Past and the Future statue).
Step 2
Turn right to reach the exit on the the Route de Concressault. You can also take the GR de Pays in the direction of "l'Etang du Puits" (a pond). You pass two beautil sequoias then leave the GR at "L'entrée des Charmilles" (one of the entrances), turn right along the avenues to reach the exit on to the Route de Concressault.
Step 3
Turn left and follow this road until you come to "Le Chemin des Sablonnières". Turn left at the end of this path and take the CR (country path) "La Ruelle des Quilles" coming out on to the D21.
Step 4
Cross the D21 and follow the D30 opposite for about 500 metres and turn left on the CR des Garennes. 300 metres further on, you will come to the CR (La Ruelle au Meunier) on your right.
Step 5
When you arrive at the D227, turn left and continue up to the Chemin de Launay. Then take the CR to come back to Aubigny through the "Ferme des Landes" (a farm) where the yellow and red signs (GR de Pays) will lead you straight back to the castle.
Points of interest
The Stuarts' Castle - Centre d'Interprétation de l'Auld Alliance
Discover the Centre d'Interprétation de l'Auld Alliance situated at the ground floor of the Stuarts' Castle. Learn and improve your knowledges on the history that links Aubigny to Scotland thanks to this playful and interactive visit.
Galerie François 1er - Art Gallery
One of the most beautiful and one of the oldest house of Aubigny-sur-Nère, built in 1519 after a big fire (1512). Nowedays, it welcomes the art gallery François 1er where you will appreciate multiple exhibitions.
Maison Victorine
The Maison Victorine offers a journey through time to discover Aubigny. Annuals exhibitions present souvenirs and objects collected by the population. Open from April to September.
The Stuarts' Castle
Béraud and Robert Stuart, formerly Lords of Aubigny, contemporaries of Leonardo da Vinci, built the Aubigny castle in the XVIth century. Visit without delay the Interpretation Center of the Auld Alliance which is located in the enclosure of the castle to learn more about this incredible story that links Aubigny-sur-Nère to Scotland !
The Church "Saint-Martin"
This church is attested from the IXth century, it is dedicated to Saint-Martin (bishop of Tours in the IVth century). During the Hundred Years War, the church was burnt down by the English twice (in 1356 then in 1412). The side chapels and the choir were built by Robert Stuart, following the fire of 1512. A keystone bears his coat of arms and could be dated to the years 1517-1527.
The Tourist Office Sauldre and Sologne
Find all the tourist information at www.aubigny-sologne.com/en/
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