The best walks and hikes around Isle-Et-Bardais

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Beautiful pond. Ideal for relaxing

Beautiful route, some paths are blocked at the beginning. In wet weather the small paths are very boggy

This 12 hectare pond was created by Nicolas Rambourg, a famous ironmaster, at the beginning of the 19th century. It offers a beautiful view of the water and the surrounding trees. You can run around the pond on a well-marked path and admire the Futaie Colbert, a grove of hundred-year-old oaks dating from the reign of Louis XIV. Some of these oaks are more than 300 years old and bear names such as the oak of Saint-Louis, the oak of the Resistance or the oak of Sterbing.

This 12-hectare pond was created by Nicolas Rambourg, a famous ironmaster, at the beginning of the 19th century. It offers a beautiful view of the water and the surrounding trees. You can walk around the pond on a well-marked path and admire the Futaie Colbert, a grove of hundred-year-old oaks dating from the reign of Louis XIV. Some of these oaks are over 300 years old and have names such as the Saint-Louis oak, the Resistance oak and the Sterbing oak. Morat pond is private property, but is open to the public for hiking and fishing. You can enjoy this peaceful and historic place in any season, but especially in autumn, when the leaves turn gold and red. The Murten pond is an ideal destination for a relaxing and refreshing hike in nature.

This magical and mysterious place in the Tronçais forest is a circular fountain surrounded by legends and stories, some of which date back to Gallo-Roman times. You can admire the inscription "The foresters at Velleda" on the edge of the fountain, in homage to the Germanic druidess who was venerated as the goddess of the forest. You can also try your luck by throwing a coin or a pin into the water, as some traditions say this will allow you to make a wish or get married. And if you're brave enough, you can visit the fountain at midnight on Christmas Eve, where some say you can hear the bells and moans of buried monks who have been punished for their sins.

The Étang de Pirot is an artificial lake created in 1846 to supply water to the Canal de Berry, a historic waterway that linked the Loire and the Cher. The pond covers an area of 78 hectares and is surrounded by the Tronçais forest, one of the largest oak forests in Europe. You can enjoy the view of the water, trees and wildlife as you walk along the shore or explore the two arms of the lake: the Cros-Chaud and the Guèrande. The Etang de Pirot is an ideal destination for a peaceful and refreshing hike in all seasons.

If you are looking for a relaxing and scenic hike in the heart of the forest, you can try the Informative Trail at the Étang de Saint-Bonnet-Tronçais. You will appreciate the calm waters of the pond and the majestic trees that border it, as well as the sound of the streams that feed it. The trail is also accessible to people with reduced mobility for 1 km and allows you to observe and listen to birds. You will also be able to discover artistic works that protect trees and reflect on the notion of cycle, time and craftsmanship. This hike is suitable for all levels.