Discover Rosnay: Ponds, trails and heritage

Explore Rosnay through several distinct themes: ponds and reed beds, trails through diverse landscapes, and buildings with a history of their own. If you’re looking for a hotel in Rosnay, these highlights can help you decide what to focus on during your stay. The trails are especially suited to discovering the landscape; Château du Bouchet and Église Saint-André offer distinct historical and cultural perspectives.

Landscape and trails

The Terres et Étangs de Brenne, Massé-Foucault Regional Nature Reserve covers 320 hectares. Étang Massé is home to one of the reserve’s last reed beds. Rosnay’s landscape also includes sandstone hills known as “buttons.”

Two circular trails offer different experiences. The “Les étangs au fil des bouchures” trail starts at Place de Verdun in Rosnay, opposite the Le Cendrille restaurant. Tall and low hedgerows line the route, with views of ponds along the way. The “Rencontre avec les paysages de Brenne” trail passes through characteristic landscapes of ponds, natural meadows, heathland and wet woodlands. At Étang du Blizon and the ponds in the Foucault-Massé area, the route offers opportunities to observe numerous waterbirds. The difference is clear when choosing according to your interests: the first trail focuses on hedgerows and pond views, while the second highlights diverse landscape types and waterbird watching.

Buildings and culture

Château du Bouchet is a fortress dating from the 13th, 15th and 17th centuries. Tours of its many furnished rooms are available for self-guided or guided visits. Check visiting arrangements and dates before your trip. The terrace of Château du Bouchet affords a view of Étang de la Mer Rouge, stretching over a 60 km radius.

Église Saint-André was completely rebuilt in the second half of the 15th century. Murals cover the walls of the nave and choir. The two buildings offer distinct cultural perspectives: Château du Bouchet stands out for its fortress, furnished rooms and terrace views; Saint-André for its complete reconstruction in the 15th century and its murals.

Getting your bearings

Maison du Parc is a place to find tourist information. It has a video projection room and a tasting area for regional products. Note that the tasting area’s opening hours differ from those of the shop; check the hours that apply to your visit. When planning a hike, Maison du Parc is a useful landmark: it provides tourist information and is the starting point for a hiking trail.

Discover more destinations: Ardentes, Veuil, La Vernelle, Bélâbre, Prissac, Saint-Benoît-du-Sault, Giroux, Jeu-Maloches.

For the regional travel overview: Indre.