Au fil de l'eau
Rivarennes
Network
Au fil de l'eau
Easy
Difficulty1h30
Duration16,6km
Distance+142m
Positive Elevation-140m
Negative ElevationLoop
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Description
1. Rivarennes, village de la Poire Tapée
Speciality of Rivarennes, Poires Tapées are dried in the traditional manner in a wood oven. This ancient artisan product, which had disappeared by the 1930’s, was revived by a local association in 1988. Today, a number of artisans are developing a production based on the traditional methods which is presented in the « Maison de la Poire Tapée » scenography.
2. L'indre et le vieux Cher
The Indre enters the Loire Valley at Bréhémont, dividing into a number of small branches. The Vieux Cher is an old branch of the Cher. The valley of the Vieux Cher is the ideal place for close observation of flora and fauna. You can also discover the « Bardeaux de l’Indre » natural area.
3. Bréhémont
This charming village offers a great view of the Loire and its islands. The variations in the flow of the longest river in France are a critical problem for the population living on its banks. A major nesting and migration site, the Loire is also very popular for boating activities. Bréhémont is the meeting point of the Loire à Vélo and Indre à Vélo routes. The hydrogen-powered bicycle can be hired here. Also note the metal work of art, which illustrates all the special features of Bréhémont.
4. Ancienne confluence du Cher
During the 18th century, it was decided that the Cher should be diverted by closing it off at Rupuanne in the commune of Bréhémont and by building a dam-overflow at Villandry. This is how this part of the Cher became the Vieux Cher.
Speciality of Rivarennes, Poires Tapées are dried in the traditional manner in a wood oven. This ancient artisan product, which had disappeared by the 1930’s, was revived by a local association in 1988. Today, a number of artisans are developing a production based on the traditional methods which is presented in the « Maison de la Poire Tapée » scenography.
2. L'indre et le vieux Cher
The Indre enters the Loire Valley at Bréhémont, dividing into a number of small branches. The Vieux Cher is an old branch of the Cher. The valley of the Vieux Cher is the ideal place for close observation of flora and fauna. You can also discover the « Bardeaux de l’Indre » natural area.
3. Bréhémont
This charming village offers a great view of the Loire and its islands. The variations in the flow of the longest river in France are a critical problem for the population living on its banks. A major nesting and migration site, the Loire is also very popular for boating activities. Bréhémont is the meeting point of the Loire à Vélo and Indre à Vélo routes. The hydrogen-powered bicycle can be hired here. Also note the metal work of art, which illustrates all the special features of Bréhémont.
4. Ancienne confluence du Cher
During the 18th century, it was decided that the Cher should be diverted by closing it off at Rupuanne in the commune of Bréhémont and by building a dam-overflow at Villandry. This is how this part of the Cher became the Vieux Cher.
- Departure : Rivarennes
- Arrival : Rivarennes
- Towns crossed : Rivarennes, Cheillé, and Bréhémont
Forecast
Altimetric profile
Sensitive areas
Along your trek, you will go through sensitive areas related to the presence of a specific species or environment. In these areas, an appropriate behaviour allows to contribute to their preservation. For detailed information, specific forms are accessible for each area.
The site was designated in 2005 under the Birds Directive. The Park has been coordinating the site since 2010 (initially for the period 2010-2016, then renewed for 2016-2019 and 2019-2022), in conjunction with the CPIE Touraine-Val de Loire and the Indre-et-Loire Chamber of Agriculture.
The low valleys are largely covered by natural flood meadows, which are mown and/or grazed. These meadows form large complexes that are home to rare and endangered birds: corncrake, red-backed shrike, meadowlark, spotted crake, etc.
Certain sectors are characterized by a dense bocage network, with pollarded trees surrounding the meadows (Véron bocage): this is the home of the Common Fritillary, Natterjack Toad, Great Capricorn...
Finally, the banks of the Vienne and Indre rivers are occupied by alluvial woodlands and poplar plantations.
The low valleys are largely covered by natural flood meadows, which are mown and/or grazed. These meadows form large complexes that are home to rare and endangered birds: corncrake, red-backed shrike, meadowlark, spotted crake, etc.
Certain sectors are characterized by a dense bocage network, with pollarded trees surrounding the meadows (Véron bocage): this is the home of the Common Fritillary, Natterjack Toad, Great Capricorn...
Finally, the banks of the Vienne and Indre rivers are occupied by alluvial woodlands and poplar plantations.
- Impacted practices:
- Aquatic, Land
- Sensitivity periods:
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- Impacted practices:
- Aerial, Aquatic, Land
- Sensitivity periods:
- JanFebMarAprMayJunJul
- Contact:
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