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Centre-Val de Loire

Étang de la Mer Rouge – Bouchet Castle loop from La Caillaudière

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Centre-Val de Loire

Étang de la Mer Rouge – Bouchet Castle loop from La Caillaudière

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Étang de la Mer Rouge – Bouchet Castle loop from La Caillaudière

03:37

62.3km

180m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 13, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Parc naturel régional de la Brenne

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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2.21 km

Bird Observatory No. 1 – Bellebouche Pond

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In the Lac de Bellebouche area (and observing from this observatory), you will find remarkable fauna and flora. About forty rare and protected plants have been identified: Marsh gentian, Umbellum …

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24.4 km

Birdwatching Hide at Étang Purais

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Dogs not allowed. Best time: morning or afternoon/evening. Bring binoculars or telescope.

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35.9 km

Étang de la Mer Rouge

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As everywhere in the Brenne, these large ponds have an indisputable charm

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38.4 km

Bouchet Castle

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Hard to miss, this ancient 11th century fortress stands proudly on a hill of red sandstone and dominates the area around it. Open to visits from April to November, this …

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38.6 km

Restaurant de la Maison de pays

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Nice restaurant, shaded terrace with a nice view... service hours wide enough for cyclists or hikers.

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44.5 km

Étang Massé

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62.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

57.7 km

2.32 km

1.32 km

649 m

359 m

Surfaces

52.4 km

5.86 km

3.63 km

467 m

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