Velles
With numerous ponds spread across its commune, Velles is also crossed by the Bouzanne River. For an afternoon of fishing, cycling or hiking, enjoy a breath of fresh air in this unspoiled nature.
©YM. Loot Do not miss
The Open-Air Theater: The plain of Velles where the Bouzanne flows is a popular spot for fishermen and other walkers. Along the meanders of the river, the town has created the "open-air theater", a natural space open to all where an open-air sound and light show is given during the summer.
Saint-Etienne Church: This church was built between 1865 and 1880 on the site of a former XNUMXth century priory church.e century. It houses three stained glass panels dating from the 13the century and classified: the Crucifixion, the Resurrection and the Triumph.
The Fortress of Courcenay: This ruin is one of the oldest heritage sites in the town. Its existence has been recorded since 1187. All that remains of this castle, complete with drawbridge and moat, is an ivy-covered tower, which nonetheless has its charm.
The Forge Stele: This artistic plaque, by the sculptor berrichon Ernest Nivet, was established in 1901 by the Indre Agricultural Society on the occasion of its centenary. The purpose was to reward the Domaine du Plessis for the improvement of cultivation techniques and the construction of modern buildings.
