Tour of the Ecueillé Region (Indre)

In the heart of Berry, hiking around the Ecueillé region offers an immersion in an authentic countryside where time seems to stand still. The route begins in Luçay-le-Mâle, marked by its castle and the history of the Blanc-Argent railway, before reaching Moulins-sur-Céphons and its medieval motte-and-bailey castle. The path winds between fields of grain and the groves typical of northern Boischaut, passing through the peaceful villages of Saint-Martin and Saint-Pierre-de-Lamps. In Pellevoisin, spiritual heritage takes center stage with its famous sanctuary, an important pilgrimage site in the Indre department. Nature truly comes alive near Heugnes, where hedged lanes reveal discreet wildlife and unspoiled flora.

The Pays d'Écueillé is a small natural and historical region located in the northwest of the Indre department, within the Centre-Val de Loire region, centered around the commune of Écueillé. Geographically, this territory lies at the crossroads of several natural regions, marking the transition between Berrichonne (the Brenne region) and southern Touraine. The landscape is primarily made up of low plateaus covered with farmland and woodlands. Historically, the Pays d'Écueillé, due to its crossroads position, has played a local role, preserving a modest yet charming heritage, including typical small Romanesque churches of Berry. Today, it is a rural area focused on agriculture and green tourism centered on tranquility and the exploration of local heritage, traversed by the old railway linking Tours to Chateauroux.

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