Visitors looking to combine nature and cultural heritage in Clion will find a range of highlights: the botanical walking trail “Mon Herbier Châtillonnais,” historic buildings, farm products and karting. This brings together a route through the countryside, church art, regional ingredients and a leisure activity as different themes for your stay.

A walking trail through hedgerows and fields

“Mon Herbier Châtillonnais” is an easy, 3.5-kilometre walking trail in Clion-sur-Indre. It passes through fields and along paths that are mostly lined with centuries-old hedgerows. The focus is on the plant life of the hedgerows and field paths. Its botanical focus makes the walk an option for travellers who are also interested in the plants along the way. A detour leads to the Ruisseau de Murs stream, where visitors can discover plants from wetland or aquatic habitats. The route therefore offers different points of interest: the plant life of hedgerows and field paths, and a wetland or aquatic habitat.

Château and church art

The Château de l’Isle-Savary was built in the 16th century on an artificial island in the Indre. Its façade can be seen from the paths along the river and from Clion-sur-Indre’s main bridge. The church of Sainte-Colombe in Clion-sur-Indre dates from the 11th and 12th centuries and has a Gothic chapel known as “De Varye.” It also contains a 15th-century stone Pietà.

A stained-glass window in the church depicts Saint Columba of Sens standing upright, dressed in ancient clothing and beneath an architectural canopy. A bear accompanies her; her attributes are a dove and the palm of martyrdom. Several specific visual motifs can be distinguished in this depiction: her posture and clothing, the architectural frame, the accompanying bear and her attributes. The château and the church offer different historical highlights: for the château, the visible façade by the river is a point of interest, while the church brings together its architectural history and furnishings.

Farm products and karting

Since 2011, Marguer’Ice has made farmhouse ice cream and sorbets on the farm using raw milk produced on site. The recipes use local and seasonal ingredients and contain no artificial colourings or flavourings. In addition to its products, Marguer’Ice offers free tastings and an activity workshop; availability may vary. Check before your visit whether the tasting or workshop is being offered.

The Circuit de l’Indre offers recreational karting sessions open to everyone. Karting lessons are also available for children aged 6 to 14. For your planning, these are two separate details: the age range applies to the lessons, while the recreational sessions are open to everyone. This makes it easy to decide whether a recreational ride or a lesson suits your planned stay.

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