Belle-Île, Châteauroux – Raoul Castle loop from Déols

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Belle-Île, Châteauroux – Raoul Castle loop from Déols

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Belle-Île, Châteauroux – Raoul Castle loop from Déols

03:35

14.1km

40m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 26, 2026

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Includes a short out-and-back section

Your route doubles back at a waypoint. If this isn’t intentional, adjust the waypoint’s position.

After 1.19 km for 104 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.67 km

Guinguette de Belle-Isle

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Stop by La Guinguette de Belle-Isle.
This lovely restaurant/bar is located in the heart of Belle-Isle Park and offers local food, ice cream, and cocktails. It also features a waterfront …

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3.36 km

Moulin de Châteauroux

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An old watermill on the Indre River, nestled in the green Belle-Isle recreation area. Beautiful views of the river and bridges, and an idyllic spot to take a break during your walk.

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6.67 km

Raoul Castle

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Above the Indre River stands the castle that gave the entire town its name. Once, in the 10th century, a wooden fortress belonging to the lords of Déols stood here. …

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10.6 km

Écoparc des Chènevières

Nature Reserve

13.1 km

In Déols, this bell tower is the only remnant of an earlier era.

Inspired by medieval horticultural treatises, the abbey's medieval garden consists of twelve squares, planted and surrounded by hedges. They symbolize the twelve apostles of Christianity.

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13.4 km