Discover Chandon

Three themes can help guide your plans for a stay in Chandon: hiking, local history and the Aire de loisirs des Plans. The two trails offer different landscapes. The Croix Leigne Calvary and Château de Tigny add historical points of interest, while the leisure area focuses on play, exercise and sports. When planning your trip, you can decide whether landscapes, local history or specific leisure activities are your priority.

Compare hikes by landscape and access

The Les hauts de Chandon – PR 19 hike crosses hedgerow country over the hilltops and offers open views. The hedgerows and higher ground give the route its distinct features: the landscape shapes the trail, while the views offer a perspective on the surrounding area. If you are choosing a hike based on its scenery, these details can help you decide whether PR 19 is right for you.

Autour du Chandonnet – PR24 runs along both banks of the Chandonnet. The river is therefore a different point of reference from the hedgerows, hilltops and open views of PR 19. In 2026, PR24 is open every day throughout the year and free to access. If you are travelling this year, this is useful information for planning; if you visit later, check the route information in effect at that time. The two hikes therefore differ both in their landscapes and in the access conditions specified for PR24.

Local history: the Calvary and the château

The Croix Leigne Calvary is a historic landmark with a named builder and a specific year. It was built in 1878 by Benoîte Tacher, a woman from Chandon. The year places the Calvary in a historical context, while Tacher’s origins connect its story to Chandon. For travellers interested in local history as well as hiking, the Calvary offers a different perspective from the descriptions of the landscape.

Another historic landmark lies along the Autour du Chandonnet – PR24 route: the hike leads to the gates of the private Château de Tigny, which dates to the 16th century. The château is notable, among other things, for its half-timbered dovecote. The Calvary is described in terms of its builder and year, while the château’s historical description centres on its 16th-century origins and half-timbered dovecote.

Leisure activities at the Aire de loisirs des Plans

The Aire de loisirs des Plans brings together several clearly defined facilities. The children’s play area has a ladder and a slide, and the fitness trail has five stations. There are also facilities for football, pétanque and basketball. You can choose what to do based on your interests: use the play area, try the fitness stations or play one of the three sports. This breakdown makes it easier to distinguish the leisure options when planning your visit.

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