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Azay-le-Ferron

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Small village of Indre, in region Center-Val de Loire, Azay-le-Ferron takes place in Berry, about fifty kilometers from Chateauroux. It is at the limit of the Indre-et-Loire, in the heart of the Regional Natural Park of Brenne, near Charnizay and Bossay-sur-Claise.

Once owned by the Barony of Preuilly, the municipality of Azay-le-Ferron has preserved its rich past a particular charm and an important architectural and historical heritage. Pleasant and authentic, the city takes place in one of the most beautiful regions of France, to enjoy a foot-to-earth exceptional to see an incredible popular tourist sites in the world.

Dynamic, the village is also known for its important gastronomic heritage, making particular portion of the geographical area and in the area of ​​milk production, manufacture and ripening of cheeses Pouligny-Saint-Pierre and Saint-Moorish-de- touraine.

Geographical information

MunicipalityAzay-le-Ferron
Postcode36290
Latitude46.8518520 (N 46° 51’ 7”)
Longitude1.0694490 (E 1° 4’ 10”)
AltitudeFrom 77m to 143m
Surface area60.95 km²
Population889 inhabitants
Density14 inhabitants/km²
PrefectureChâteauroux (52 km, 51 min)
Insee code36010
IntercommunalityCC Cœur de Brenne
DepartmentIndre
TerritoryBerry
RegionCentre-Loire Valley

Nearest cities & towns

Martizay5.9 km (5 min)
Paulnay6.2 km (6 min)
Obterre7.8 km (12 min)
Cléré-du-Bois11.4 km (12 min)
Villiers11.7 km (12 min)
Preuilly-sur-Claise11.8 km (11 min)
Saint-Michel-en-Brenne11.8 km (13 min)
Murs12 km (12 min)
Mézières-en-Brenne12.1 km (11 min)
Lingé12.8 km (14 min)
Bossay-sur-Claise13.1 km (15 min)
Lureuil13.4 km (11 min)
Boussay17 km (16 min)
Tournon-Saint-Pierre17 km (18 min)

Things to see and do

The main tourist attraction is surely Azay-le-Ferron its fifteenth century castle. Modified in the eighteenth century, it is remarkably well preserved, and allows, through the visit, back in time and discover different eras. On site you will find a couple of rooms, bedrooms, living rooms, dining room or kitchen, fully furnished. The site is particularly known for the beauty of its furnishings, the sixteenth century and Empire. Once owned by the family Hersent Luzarche it was bequeathed to the city of Tours which was open to the public. The site also has an incredible greenery refurbished by the Bühler brothers, with a collection of trees and topiaries among the most beautiful in the country. French garden, landscaped garden, rose garden or orchards and the program of this exceptional place.

Listed building, the Saint-Nazaire church also worth a look, including the nave from the early thirteenth century. Built in the twelfth century, it reveals a beautiful Romanesque architecture.

To enjoy sunny days, the forest management of Tours-Preuilly. Crowded from the first century BC, it has long served the extraction of iron ore and the production of charcoal.

Places of interest

Information points
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Events and festivities

Photos

Tourist Office
Tourist Office
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Weather

Friday 29 march
Min. 8°C - Max. 13°C
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Saturday 30 march
Min. 6°C - Max. 13°C
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Sunday 31 march
Min. 5°C - Max. 15°C
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Visits, leisure and activities nearby

Leisure activities

Last nameActivity typeRateCity
Bas-Berry Tourist Train
Entertainment12 € to 19 € Écueillé (33 km)

Outings

Last nameOuting typeDifficultyDurationDeparture municipality
Over time
HikeEasy40 minNalliers (32 km)
Saint Savin: between exceptional heritage and mysterious wood
HikeEasy2:35Saint-Savin (35 km)
Between Gartempe and Anglin
Car itineraryEasy30 minSaint-Savin (36 km)
Along the streets of Saint-Savin and Saint-Germain
HikeEasy50 minSaint-Savin (36 km)
Over Salleron and Gartempe
Car itineraryEasy30 minSaint-Savin (36 km)

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