Parks and gardens in Châteauroux and its surroundings
Take a nature break in the heart of Berry: in and around Châteauroux, parks and gardens are everywhere. A wonderful way to recharge your batteries, just a stone's throw from the Hotel Le Colbert, in a town where you can breathe, stroll... and marvel.
From the Best Western Plus Hotel Le Colbert, it's only a few minutes to reach these green spaces that add to the charm of Châteauroux and its surroundings.
With family, alone, or as a couple, let yourself be surprised by the diversity of landscapes and atmospheres.
Daniel-Bernardet Park, an emblematic site of Belle-Isle, stretches over 12 hectares along the lake. Here, everything invites movement and relaxation.
Supervised swimming in summer, water activities (canoeing, pedal boating, paddleboarding, etc.), children's playgrounds, a fitness trail, and even a guinguette where you can enjoy a drink on the terrace. In summer, the site vibrates to the rhythm of the "Mougez à Belle-Isle" events.
With its 5 hectares in the heart of the city, the public garden invites you on a sensory journey: colorful flowerbeds, ponds, a bamboo grove, a garden of the senses...
It's the ideal place for a peaceful stroll or a reading break on the shaded lawns. Special mention goes to the thematic gardens designed around biodiversity.
In Déols, the Chénevières Ecopark offers a more unspoiled setting.
You can wander through the 22 hectares of wetlands and trails, admire Camargue horses, pass by a pike spawning ground, and observe more than 60 species of birds!
Another green space to discover: the Saint-Gildas Prairie. This nature reserve in the heart of the city follows the branches of the Indre River to offer you vibrant, humid landscapes, featuring water lilies, valerian, and herons.
For lovers of grand vistas and French elegance, head to the park of the Château de Bouges.
Listed as a Remarkable Garden, this 82-hectare estate combines a classical garden, an arboretum, and a sumptuous flower garden, open from June to October.
A word of advice: don't miss it in summer; it reveals its most beautiful colors and scents in July and August.
Extend this bucolic interlude by enjoying the peace and comfort of the 72 rooms at the Hôtel Le Colbert**** in the heart of Châteauroux.
From the Best Western Plus Hotel Le Colbert, it's only a few minutes to reach these green spaces that add to the charm of Châteauroux and its surroundings.
With family, alone, or as a couple, let yourself be surprised by the diversity of landscapes and atmospheres.
Belle-Isle: a lake, games, energy!
Daniel-Bernardet Park, an emblematic site of Belle-Isle, stretches over 12 hectares along the lake. Here, everything invites movement and relaxation.
Supervised swimming in summer, water activities (canoeing, pedal boating, paddleboarding, etc.), children's playgrounds, a fitness trail, and even a guinguette where you can enjoy a drink on the terrace. In summer, the site vibrates to the rhythm of the "Mougez à Belle-Isle" events.
The Public Garden: A Green Lung in the Heart of Châteauroux
With its 5 hectares in the heart of the city, the public garden invites you on a sensory journey: colorful flowerbeds, ponds, a bamboo grove, a garden of the senses...
It's the ideal place for a peaceful stroll or a reading break on the shaded lawns. Special mention goes to the thematic gardens designed around biodiversity.
The Chénevières Ecopark and the Saint-Gildas Prairie
In Déols, the Chénevières Ecopark offers a more unspoiled setting.
You can wander through the 22 hectares of wetlands and trails, admire Camargue horses, pass by a pike spawning ground, and observe more than 60 species of birds!
Another green space to discover: the Saint-Gildas Prairie. This nature reserve in the heart of the city follows the branches of the Indre River to offer you vibrant, humid landscapes, featuring water lilies, valerian, and herons.
Park and Gardens of the Château de Bouges: an exceptional garden
For lovers of grand vistas and French elegance, head to the park of the Château de Bouges.
Listed as a Remarkable Garden, this 82-hectare estate combines a classical garden, an arboretum, and a sumptuous flower garden, open from June to October.
A word of advice: don't miss it in summer; it reveals its most beautiful colors and scents in July and August.
Extend this bucolic interlude by enjoying the peace and comfort of the 72 rooms at the Hôtel Le Colbert**** in the heart of Châteauroux.
