In the centre of Braye-sous-Faye are the Église Saint-Jean-Baptiste and an adjoining garden. Three named walking trails offer additional points of interest; their distances range from 10.3 to 19.4 km. There is also the traditional Fête du Bois du Temple, whose programme may vary from one edition to the next. You can therefore consider a visit to the village, a walk and an event as different focal points for your stay.
Church and Garden
The Église Saint-Jean-Baptiste de Braye-sous-Faye is a 12th-century church located in the Bourg, the village centre. The garden adjoins the church and surrounds the former presbytery, dating from the 17th and 18th centuries. The timeline thus stretches from the 12th-century church through the former presbytery to the garden areas laid out since 1990.
These garden areas include a rose garden, perennials and summer flowers, espalier fruit trees, and a vegetable garden. The selection combines ornamental plants with productive garden areas, adding various forms of garden design to the story of the buildings.
Walking: Comparing Three Routes
“À la découverte des moulins” is 10.3 km long. The “Chemin de la Collégiale” measures 19.4 km and is designated as a PR walking trail in Braye-sous-Faye. Between them is the 18.2 km “Braye-Sous-Faye – Sentier pédestre n° 2”. The shortest and longest of the three routes differ by 9.1 km; the Sentier pédestre n° 2 is only 1.2 km shorter than the Chemin de la Collégiale. You can start by comparing them according to the distance you want to cover.
The Sentier pédestre n° 2 is described as a moderately difficult circular walk with a stated duration of four hours. The start and finish are at the car park of the multi-purpose hall; the route passes through Braye-sous-Faye and Faye-la-Vineuse. Here, you can consider the distance alongside the circular route, difficulty level and stated duration. Check the route details again before setting off.
In the surrounding area, the Sentier pédestre n° 2 runs along the southern side of the wall of the Domaine de Richelieu. It leads to Mosson and Étang Marnay, and reaches a windmill on the border with the Vienne department. Along with its distance, this sequence gives the route specific landscape features and place names that can help you follow its described course.
The FĂŞte du Bois du Temple
The FĂŞte du Bois du Temple is a traditional event in Braye-sous-Faye. One edition included a flea market, music, a market selling regional products and a fireworks display. The programme may change from one edition to the next. So, if you want to plan your trip around the festival, check the dates and programme for the relevant edition.
Discover more destinations: Champigny-Sur-Veude, Azay-sur-Indre, Gizeux, Chargé, Neuvy-Le-Roi, Mosnes, Avoine, Savigné-Sur-Lathan.
For the broader travel overview: Indre-Et-Loire.
