Discovery of the Lespinasse site
A family tour to discover the Lespinasse tower, a historic site in the heart of the bocage countryside.
Itinerary to find in the topographical guide:
Topoguide walks and discoveries in the Roannais
Your itinerary
1 - Departure
From the square, pass in front of the restaurant and follow the direction "Site de Lespinasse". Cross the N7.
2 - Step 1
Go straight ahead, always in the direction of Lespinasse. Travel nearly 2 km in the same direction.
3 - Step 2
Then come out on the D18 (opposite the castle) and turn left then right before the bridge that spans the Teyssonne. Continue on this road.
4 - Step 3
At the crossroads, continue on the road to the left then turn left on a grassy path until the next crossroads.
5 - Step 4
At the crossroads, turn left between the hedges, cross the Teyssonne on the footbridge and fork to the right. A little further on, reach Burgundy via an avenue of plane trees.
6 - Step 5
Further on, turn left into the bend near a wind turbine. After 800 m (cross), continue opposite and cross the D18. Continue opposite towards Les Bruyères, turn left then right on the tree-lined road.
7 - Step 6
At the crossroads turn right and join the D47. Take it on the left until you reach the Calvary.
8 - Step 7
Go down the D47, cross the Teyssonne, walk along an old washhouse then go up to the N7. Cross and find the village of St-Forgeux-Lespinasse.