Discover Sorigny

Family Park and Cycling Route

Family Park is a family amusement park in Sorigny with more than 40 attractions across six wooded hectares. The number and arrangement of attractions may change; bear this in mind when planning a specific visit.

La Cyclo Bohème is promoted from Sorigny as a cycling experience. The fully signposted route is 300 kilometres long and passes through Touraine, Berry and the first foothills of Creuse. For travel planning, the route length and its regional course are two different points of reference. Check route conditions before cycling.

Pilgrimage Routes and Landscape

The Tours variant of the Way of St James, also known as the GR655, passes through Sorigny. The L’Enfer route follows the Way of St James southwards to the southern part of the municipality. The GR655 focuses on crossing Sorigny, while L’Enfer follows a southern route through the municipality.

Sorigny’s landscape includes woods, meadows, farmland and several waterways, including the Fouzon. The artificial ponds at Creusot serve as a water reserve for irrigating the orchards planted on the plateau. The Le Bourdin stream flows from south to north and forms the boundary between Sorigny and Saint-Branchs for about three kilometres. The ponds’ main purpose is irrigation, while the stream also serves as a municipal boundary.

Architectural History and Wind Power

The present-day Church of Saint-Pierre-aux-Liens in Sorigny was built in 1866 and preserves the Romanesque base of its bell tower. Traces of an 11th-century fresco depicting the Crucifixion can be seen in the adjoining chapel. The construction date and older architectural features point to different historical periods.

A farm has been preserved in Thais, in Sorigny, with its dovecote marking the entrance to the property. This architectural detail offers a different focus from the church’s religious features.

The Bollée wind turbine in Sorigny has been restored and reinstalled at the southern entrance to the town. It can be visited free of charge on the first Saturday of each month from 10 a.m. to noon as part of a guided tour organised by Sorigny Patrimoine. Confirm the current arrangements before your trip.

A Place to Stay for Pilgrims

The Jacquaire stopover in Sorigny offers overnight accommodation to pilgrims travelling to Compostela. It is open from 1 April to 31 October and reserved exclusively for these pilgrims; a maximum of six pilgrims can stay there. If you are travelling to Compostela, plan your stay within this period and confirm the accommodation details with the municipality before your trip. The season and limited eligibility are key considerations when planning this overnight stay.

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