Circuit de l'Aumône
Bordered by the Cosson, the Beuvron and the Loire, surrounded by the forests of Blois, Russy and Chaumont-sur-Loire, this itinerary from Candé-sur-Beuvron offers you an immersion in the heart of a particularly rich natural and historical heritage.
Between Candé-sur-Beuvron and Madon, discover the rich natural heritage of the Cosson and Beuvron valleys, bordered by small hillsides, where beavers and otters are present, and enjoy the banks of the Loire on the whole western part of the route.
The historical heritage is not to be outdone with the Château de la Borde in Candé (a 16th century castle which was used during the Second World War to hide young people from the occupation authorities), the church which has stained glass windows, some of which are signed by the master glassmaker Lobin, and the old bridge with round arches.
Surrounded by the forests of Blois, Russy and Chaumont-sur-Loire, Candé already existed in the time of the Gauls and was home to Celtic tribes, of which some traces remain at the "Motte Maindrai" or "Fort aux