In April 2025, the Pays de Valençay will obtain its Backpacker's Guide. Work lasting more than a year in response to a call for projects from the national agency of the Countries. “We are the only country retained in the Central region since December 2023”, indicates Claude Doucet, mayor of Valençay and vice-president of the establishment. “The Routard came to the field and was accompanied by locals to show him the territory. The goal of the operation is to sell something through this guide. »
Inside this guide, the list of hotels, local products and tourist sites will be included. “There are the strong points of our territory such as the Bellevue theater farm, the Vélorail of Valençay, the castle of Bouges, that of Valençay or even the Bas-Berry train”says Claude Doucet.
Many expected spin-offs
The operation, which cost €41,567, should be profitable through tourism benefits. “ Le Routard is a nationally recognized brand. This is very good news which will allow us to affirm our tourist position which is beginning to be known and recognized. We have regular results with a fairly diversified offering. » The publication of the guide is scheduled for April 16.
