This hike takes you to the discovery of Vernou-sur-Brenne, one of the 8 villages of the AOC Vouvray. Along the way, between village and vineyard, 15 interpretation panels will allow you to better know the heritage and the vineyard of the village.
This hike takes you to the discovery of Vernou-sur-Brenne, one of the 8 villages of the AOC Vouvray. Along the way, between village and vineyard, 15 interpretation panels will allow you to better know the heritage and the vineyard of the village.
Department | Indre-et-Loire |
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Departure municipality | Vernou-sur-Brenne |
Outing type | Hike |
Difficulty | Easy |
Duration | 1h45 |
Recommended period | from january to december |
Kilometres | 7 km |
Altitude upon departure | 56m |
Change in altitude | 50m |
Departure in full heart of the village, on the place Saint-Vincent located behind the town hall of Vernou-sur-Brenne.
Departure from Saint Vincent Square. Walk along the dike, cross the street and climb the steps leading to the dike. Continue, Brenne being on your left. Get off the dike following the yellow signs. Take the hill street of the Poultière. Take the stairs to the left, then the very steep street. You come out on the board. Continue straight through the vineyards to a huge walnut tree. Turn right. At the end of the road, take the paved road for 300 m, then on the left, take a path of vines. Turn right and continue straight towards La Coudraie. Following the signs, go up on the hillside. Take the first asphalt road on your right, then the dirt road that takes you back to the village. Go down the Rue du Haut Clos then cross Rue Neuve. Follow on the left the street of the hill of the Poultière. A hairpin on the left makes you go down to the heart of the village. Admire the various buildings on the Place du Centenaire (town hall, church) before returning to Saint Vincent Square.