Lake Val d'Auron – Jacques Cœur Palace loop from Châteauneuf-sur-Cher

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Lake Val d'Auron – Jacques Cœur Palace loop from Châteauneuf-sur-Cher

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Lake Val d'Auron – Jacques Cœur Palace loop from Châteauneuf-sur-Cher

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129km

590m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 21, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 39.9 km for 242 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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33.4 km

Lake Val d'Auron

Highlight • Lake

Artificial lake less than 2km from the city center of Bourges. Covering an area of 73 hectares, its surroundings are very green and a path goes around it: the Rocade Verte.

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35.1 km

Arbre pédagogique

Forest

37.6 km

L'Auron

Lake

38.9 km

L'Yèvre

Lake

39.6 km

Bourges' medieval town centre

Highlight • Historical Site

The historic city center of Bourges is made up of more than 400 half-timbered houses from the 15th century. Close to the ramparts and the cathedral, this district is home …

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40.1 km

Jacques Cœur Palace

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The building constructed by Jacques Cœur between 1443 and 1451 is one of the earliest examples of a civil Gothic residence, a symbol of the success of the wealthy merchant …

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48.2 km

Greenway with a view of the church

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Beautiful route with great views

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53.5 km

Saint-Martin Church of Plaimpied

Highlight • Religious Site

The Saint Martin de Plaimpied abbey was originally built in a largely wooded environment on the west bank of the Auron valley. It asserts itself as one of the most representative buildings of Romanesque Art in Berry.
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71.9 km

Dun sur Auron castle ramparts

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By visiting the Dun sur Auron Castle Ramparts, you can admire the beautifully preserved ancient ramparts that surround the charming village of Dun sur Auron, offering a journey back in …

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97.6 km

Canal de Berry

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

The Berry Canal, which winds near Saint-Amand-Montrond, is a historic waterway which offers a peaceful and green setting. Once an economic artery, it is today popular for its walks along its banks.

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103 km

Saint-Amand-Montrond

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Saint-Amand-Montrond shines with its Saint-Vic museum, a regional history and art museum, the Montrond fortress and Virlay lake, a haven of peace. A perfect town to spend the night!

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129 km

End point

Train Station

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