La Belle au bois dormant

1. Le château d'Ussé
At the edge of the mysterious Chinon forest, its high white silhouette dominating the Indre Valley, Ussé, the castle in Sleeping Beauty which inspired Perrault’s famous story, is the symbol of the medieval castle. The terraced gardens were designed by Le Nôtre, creator of the gardens at Versailles.

2. Le village de Rigny-Ussé
To link the Castle and the town centre, a 1km heritage interpretation trail leads through the village. A nature trail also  leaves from the Château, in a bucolic setting by the water. You can also discover the «Bardeaux de l’Indre» sensitive natural area.

3. L'église Notre Dame de Rigny
Built in the 12th century, the church has a single nave with three rows of rib vaulting. An opening in the middle of the transept leads to a cavity with a flowing spring. Closed in 1860, the church is gradually being renovated thanks to the efforts of a local association which also offers tours and concerts in summer.

4. La Loire 
Europe’s last untamed river, the Loire has always fascinated. For a picnic or a break, you will be in front of a unique landscape listed as World Heritage by UNESCO.

5. L'oratoire Notre-Dame-Des-Eaux
This little monument, just past the Pont Neuf, was built just after the flood in 1846. The niche houses a modern plaster Virgin. On one side, two flood level marks have been cut into the tufa stone.