Celon offers visitors several distinct ways to explore: outdoor art, a walking route with a specified distance and duration, and historic buildings. The Circuit des Arbres has a different focus from Aux portes de la Marche. These discoveries are complemented by views of the surrounding landscapes from the heights, a recurring event in September, and local rental accommodation.
Outdoor art: the Circuit des Arbres
The Circuit des Arbres is a walking route in the village of Celon. Along the route, works by regional painters, illustrators and mosaic artists are displayed. The works are exhibited outdoors at notable locations in Celon, and all relate to trees. Visitors interested in regional art and nature motifs will find a clear thematic focus here. The theme of trees brings together a variety of artistic styles.
Walking routes with different focuses
Aux portes de la Marche is a walking route around the 15th-century Château de Celon and the 14th-century Church of Saint Germain. It starts at the Stade in Celon and climbs uphill to the Point de Vue. The route is 10 kilometres long; the stated duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes. These details help you gauge how much time to allow for the walk.
The two routes appeal to different interests: the Circuit des Arbres focuses on artworks related to trees. Aux portes de la Marche has a specified distance and duration and goes around two historic buildings before reaching the Point de Vue. You can choose based on whether you prefer the art-focused route or the longer walk with a stated duration.
Château history and landscape
The Château de Celon has historical associations with the 13th and 15th centuries. In the 13th century, it was initially a simple lodging, surrounded by moats and fishponds. The castle complex built in the 15th century consisted of two towers with machicolations flanking a rectangular building. Machicolations are projecting defensive galleries with openings in the floor. The two dates distinguish the building’s early use from the later castle complex.
The 14th-century Church of Saint Germain adds another period to this chronology. Along the walking route, you encounter historic features from three centuries: the early lodging from the 13th century, the church from the 14th century and the castle complex from the 15th century. The heights of Celon also offer views of the variety of landscapes in the surrounding area. This perspective complements the history of the buildings with a look at the landscape.
Event and accommodation
La Médiévale de Celon takes place on the first weekend of September in even-numbered years. If you want to plan your stay around the event, check the specific dates for your chosen year before making plans.
Domaine du Château de Celon offers two accommodation options available for exclusive rental: a restored 15th-century château with five rooms and 15 sleeping places, and a Gîte de la métairie. Availability may change, so check before making a specific booking.
Discover more destinations: Le Blanc, Valençay, Nohant-Vic, Lye, Villers-les-Ormes, Chalais, Chaillac, Maillet.
For the broader travel overview: Indre.
