Chemillé-Sur-Indrois offers a range of ways to spend your stay: the stained-glass window in the village church, the history of the Chartreuse du Liget, an easy hike and activities at the lake. When planning your trip, you can start by choosing between culture, outdoor activities on land and time on the water.

A window and a bell in the village church

The village church has a 12th-century stained-glass window depicting the Entombment of Christ. The same church houses Maria, the oldest bell in the Indre-et-Loire department; it dates from 1367. The window and the bell offer different points of interest: the stained-glass window focuses on a biblical scene, while Maria is distinguished by its name, its precise date and its status as the department’s oldest bell. These features give culture enthusiasts a clear starting point for experiencing the village church through an image and a historic object.

The Chartreuse du Liget: history and visits

The Chartreuse du Liget was established in 1180 by Henri II Plantagenêt and is considered one of the earliest Carthusian monasteries built in Europe. This links a specific date of establishment to a broader European historical context, making the site a distinct cultural attraction alongside the features of the village church. The surviving remains are open to visitors; there is a car park on site. Individual and guided visits are available on request. As visiting arrangements may change, check them before travelling.

An easy hike as a separate option

The “Des rives du Lac à la Chartreuse” route is an easy hike that starts and ends in Chemillé-Sur-Indrois. This offers a different approach from visiting the remains of the Chartreuse: the route is a designated walking trail that begins and ends in the village, while individual and guided visits are available on request. Trail conditions may change; check them before setting out.

Nature and activities in Chemillé-Sur-Indrois

Lac de Chemillé-sur-Indrois is designated as an Espace Naturel Sensible (sensitive natural area). This designation gives your trip a clear focus on nature. The Base de loisirs de Chemillé-sur-Indrois offers children’s play areas as well as opportunities for hiking, cycling and horse riding. The leisure activities may vary by season. At the Base nautique - plan d'eau, pedal boats, canoes and stand-up paddleboards can be rented on the lake; rentals are also subject to seasonal operating conditions. This makes it easy to distinguish between activities on land and options on the water when planning how you would like to spend your time outdoors.

If you are looking for hotels in Chemillé-Sur-Indrois, you can start by considering what you would like your trip to focus on: church art and monastic history, an easy hike, or seasonal activities on land and water.

Discover more destinations: La Ville-Aux-Dames, Betz-Le-Château, Loches, Chédigny, Channay-Sur-Lathan, Saché, Bridoré, Tauxigny

For the broader travel overview: Indre-Et-Loire.