Natural Heritage

Countryside heritage, Sensitive Natural Space
Louroux Pond interpretation trail LE LOUROUX
37240 LE LOUROUX
02 47 31 49 37
  • Equipment
    • Discovery / interpretation trail
  • Visits
    • Free Group Visit marked trail
    • Individual visit Free marked trail
L'étang du Louroux, located about thirty kilometres south of Tours, is one of the major sites of the departmental policy in favour of Sensitive Natural Spaces. This site presents an exceptional wealth of fauna and flora. A 1,350 km long trail accessible to all.
Countryside heritage, Sensitive Natural Space
Le Louroux lake LE LOUROUX
  • PMR
37240 LE LOUROUX
02 47 91 82 82
  • Equipment
    • Observatory
    • Discovery / interpretation trail
  • Visits
    • Free Group Visit marked trail
    • Individual visit Free marked trail
Located upstream from the village of Louroux, the reed lake, which is teeming with fish, covers an area of 52 hectares. This natural protected area (ENS), whose flora and fauna are preserved, is enhanced by a ornithological observatory from where around 150 species of birds have been sighted.
Countryside heritage, Pond - marshland
Sentiers de la Forêt de Tours-Preuilly PREUILLY-SUR-CLAISE
  • Pets admitted
37290 PREUILLY-SUR-CLAISE
02 47 94 96 82 https://www.loches-valdeloire.com/
  • Equipment
    • Discovery / interpretation trail
  • Visits
    • Free Group Visit marked trail
    • Individual visit Free marked trail
Countryside heritage, Forest
A la découverte du sentier d'orfonds en forêt de Loches LOCHES
  • Pets admitted
37600 LOCHES
02 47 91 82 82 https://www.loches-valdeloire.com
  • Equipment
    • Discovery / interpretation trail
  • Visits
    • Educational Visit on request
Sensitive Natural Space, Protected site
Espace Naturel Sensible de la prairie humide de Chédigny CHEDIGNY
  • PMR
5 Place de la Mairie 37310 CHEDIGNY
02 47 92 51 43 https://www.chedigny.fr/
  • Equipment
    • On-site catering
    • Sanitary facilities
    • Discovery / interpretation trail
  • Parking
    • Bike parking
The garden village of Chédigny has created a nature trail in the hamlet of Peliau to raise awareness of the various plant and animal species found within a wet meadow along the Indrois River.
Countryside heritage, Sensitive Natural Space
Discovery trail through the Eperon de Murat nature reserve FERRIERE-LARCON
Lieu-dit Murat 37350 FERRIERE-LARCON
02 47 27 81 03 https://cen-centrevaldeloire.org/
  • Equipment
    • Discovery / interpretation trail
  • Parking
    • Bike parking
  • Visits
    • Educational Visit on request
    • Free Group Visit marked trail
    • Individual visit Free marked trail
Access to the site is from the Murat car park. The 2.5 km discovery trail features educational information panels (fauna, flora, geology, history..). A brochure presenting the site is available. This protected natural area (ENS) is managed by the Centre-Val de Loire Conservatory of Natural Areas.
Countryside heritage
Forêt domaniale de loches LOCHES
  • Pets admitted
37600 LOCHES
02 38 65 47 00 http://www.onf.fr
  • Visits
    • Educational Visit on request
Countryside heritage, Unclassified
Les Fontaines rouges ESVES-LE-MOUTIER
37240 ESVES-LE-MOUTIER
02 47 59 62 45
The Chemin des Fontaines rouges in Esves le Moutier is a natural spot where you can stroll, picnic and spot stones stained with red algae in the small stream.
Countryside heritage, Pond - marshland
Labyrinthe de la Forêt de Tours-Preuilly PREUILLY-SUR-CLAISE
  • Pets admitted
Etang de la Ribaloche 37290 PREUILLY-SUR-CLAISE
02 47 94 96 82 https://www.loches-valdeloire.com/
  • Equipment
    • Observatory
    • Discovery / interpretation trail
  • Visits
    • Free Group Visit marked trail
    • Individual visit Free marked trail
Located near the Ribaloche lake discover the forest, its inhabitants and its history via two mazes: one for children and one for adults. The two labyrinthes are connected, so the more adventurous visitor could do both!
Countryside heritage, Sensitive Natural Space
Espace naturel sensible des prairies du roy LOCHES
37600 LOCHES
02 47 91 82 82 https://www.loches-valdeloire.com
  • Equipment
    • Discovery / interpretation trail
  • Visits
    • Educational Visit on request
    • Individual visit Free marked trail
  • Other information
    • unique
Located in the towns of Loches, Beaulieu-lès-Loches, and Perrusson, the Protected Nature Area (ENS), Prairies du Roy is a vast wetland meadow covering more than 240 hectares. Enjoy the remarkable views of the royal city of Loches and the monastic city of Beaulieu-les-Loches.
Countryside heritage, Unclassified
The troglodytic valley of Les Coteaux DRACHE
Les coteaux 37800 DRACHE
02 47 65 02 13
  • Equipment
    • Discovery / interpretation trail
  • Visits
    • Free Group Visit marked trail
    • Individual visit Free marked trail
Discover the village of Les Coteaux and its cave dwellings built into the hillside, and natural surroundings.
Countryside heritage, Pond - marshland
Randocroquis SENNEVIERES
Le Pas aux ânes 37600 SENNEVIERES
02 47 91 82 82 http://www.onf.fr
  • Visits
    • Individual visit Free marked trail
Situated in the Loches state forest, this Randocroquis trail is accessible to everyone, from beginner drawers to experienced "croquet artists". Throughout the 5 stations, thanks to the advice of the Randocroqueur, you will learn how to easily make your own drawings on the theme of water, forest and