Buzançais

Buzançais

Travel guide and tourist information

Travel guide and tourist information

GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION			CLOSEST TOWNS
Town	Buzançais		Saint-Lactencin at 6.4 km (8 min)
Insee code	36031		Argy at 6.4 km (8 min)
Postcode	36500		La Chapelle-Orthemale at 6.8 km (10 min)
Latitude	46.8886160		Sainte-Gemme at 8 km (9 min)
Longitude	1.4218230		Saint-Genou at 9.7 km (11 min)
Altitude	From 102 to 155 meters		Villedieu-sur-Indre at 10 km (10 min)
Surface	58.64 km²		Villegouin at 10.1 km (12 min)
Population	4546 inhabitants		Pellevoisin at 11.6 km (14 min)
Density	77 inhabitants/km²		Sougé at 12.1 km (13 min)
National label			Vendoeuvres at 12.8 km (15 min)
Chief town	Châteauroux (at 23 km, 27 min)		Francillon at 13.2 km (14 min)
Department	Indre		Arpheuilles at 13.5 km (14 min)
Region	Centre		Search another town

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At the heart of France in the department of Indre, Buzançais is a city where life is good.

Economic development center, Buzançais, dynamic city, has a business and associations important and implements a diverse cultural policy.

Located on the borders of the Brenne, Champagne and Berrichonne Boischaut North Buzançais has the advantages of a country with varied landscapes and architectural heritage from its rich past.

• Mills: Until about 1760, 8 mills were located on the Indre: flour mills, cloth mills and downstream to a mill that was spraying tan oak bark used in the preparation of hides. The most important were the "Bridge mills" owned by Robert, lord of the 11th century Buzançais.
• Street Bridges: The multiple arms of the Indre is a major characteristic of Buzançais, "the city of seven bridges. To access the city from the west, he had to cross the Indre on a series of wooden bridges. The city experienced several major floods in 1600, 1604, 1660, 1740 and 1910. Street Bridges is that we find the birthplace of Albert Laprade (1883-1978), world-renowned architect, member of the Institute.
• Place Balanant: Place Games and Monument of the War of 1870. It derives its name from the bowling installed outside the walls. You can still see part of the wall that extends from the other side of the Rue Neuve. The place now bears the name of Victor Balanant. The memorial of the 1870 war is the work of sculptor Ernest Nivet Berry.
• Walled enclosure: Most of the fortifications were dismantled in the late 18th century. But you can see on the Rue Neuve location moat tower pierced by a deadly wall. Rue Neuve is that it was fine bourgeois mansions targets of the rioters from hunger in 1847.
• Rue Aristide Briand: It is the portal of the Hotel Dieu, built on the proposal of Charles Paul Francis Beauvilliers. It is set in the corner building of the Hôpital Saint Roch, and nearby was a view of the central body of the Hotel Dieu of the 17th century and its beautiful gardens.
• Chapelle Saint-Lazare: Remnants of the former leper colony from the 12th century.
• Priory Holy Cross: It is located on rue Victor Hugo. Founded in January 1418 by Jean de Prie, lord of Buzançais, it housed a community of monks of the Crosier order. Closed 6 years before the revolution he was successively hall, granary, horse post and lingerie garment factories until 1983. Since 1985, it is partly owned by an association of backup.
• Street of the old Town Hall: This is where the remaining foundations of the former Old Castle at the end of which was built the tower of which only vestiges remain. Built on a mound in the second half of the 9th century, it was gradually surrounded by the "old town" where people sought his protection.
• Place de Gaulle: Le Pavillon des Ducs - 1531 - was built by admiral Chabot, who allowed the funding of 3 expeditions of Jacques Cartier, discoverer of New France. The castle was the location of the current position. It was destroyed by German troops August 30, 1944. The neo-gothic church of the 19th and 20th centuries leads to the only remains of the castle gardens descending in terraces to the edge of the Indre. Next Great Gardens, the former Romanesque church of Saint Honore was burned by German troops August 30, 1944. On its site, the current City Hall was built. It bears the old seals of the lordship and the armorial bearings of the Chabot family.
• Baron Pond: Located 2 km from the city is a place to relax, walk with games for children. Picnic areas, a fitness trail. This place allows the practice of fishing in peace.
• Activities practicable:

• Fishing: Presenting a good diversity of aquatic habitats, particularly rich in floodplains, the Indre Buzançais has a diverse fish population: pike, zander, perch, roach?? Course fishing tourism. Fishing pond also Baron.
• Hiking trails and passage of the GR 46. 3 trails from the site of the Black Head: 8, 14 and 21 km. You can find more details about hiking in City Hall.

• Market every Friday morning.
• Spring Fair: fair trade market with plants, wine exhibition, the 1st Sunday in May
• Festival of Trees in late March.
• Christmas Market in early December.

Saturday 25 May Day Night Min. 1°C - Max. 10°C

Sunday 26 May Day Night Min. 3°C - Max. 10°C

Monday 27 May Day Night Min. 8°C - Max. 11°C

Au Croissant   10 Buzançais At the heart of Berry, the hotel-restaurant welcomes you Au Croissant easily in a former post. This property, which belongs to the network Logis de France, will offer enjoy traditional... Located in Buzançais 37 € per person

L'Hermitage   8.6 Buzançais At 15 kilometers from the Loire Castles del L'Hermitage restaurant is a beautiful mansion in the middle of a large park where flows the Indre. Here you will be given an inventive cuisine,... Located in Buzançais 46 € per person

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Le Boisrenault   Buzançais A grove of hundred year old trees protects this XIXth century chateau built in the Renaissance style. The large, comfortable rooms are tastefully decorated. Your English speaking hosts... Located in Buzançais From 86 € to 112 € the double room

Domaine de villecourte     9 Coings In the middle of France, an area of nature, trees, green with pond and creek, a guest room and cottage areas. Will give you a nice relaxing, quiet for a night or stay. Internet access.... Located 24 km from Buzançais 60 € the double room

Le Grand Verdenay     9.6 Bouges-le-Château A warm welcome awaits you at Le Grand Verdenay. A farmhouse set in award winning gardens with stunning views over the open countryside yet only a few minutes walk from the Chateau de... Located 25 km from Buzançais 50 € the double room

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Gîtes de France de l'Indre en Berry   7.2 Châteauroux The Indre Berry, enchantment nature in the heart of France and 2h30 south of Paris... A week from 4 € per person per day in a bed and a night in bed and breakfast from 40 €... It's... Located 22 km from Buzançais From 300 € to 360 € per week

Gîte 15 pers. Avec piscine chauffée Cléré-du-Bois On the borders of Berry and Touraine, the Aiguillon overlooks a dreamlike green and peaceful setting: 2 ha of wild hilly and wooded nature, lined with 2 rivers. It is a paradise to... Located 26 km from Buzançais From 1950 € to 2550 € per week

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Logis L'hermitage      8.2 Buzançais Located in central France, the Logis L’hermitage is surrounded by a large park on the banks of the River Indre. It offers free Wi-Fi and individually-decorated rooms. The restaurant... Located in Buzançais Room from 68 €

Logis Au Croissant      7.9 Buzançais The Hotel-Restaurant Au Croissant is located in Buzançais, just 20 minutes from Chateauroux. Its rooms offer a flat-screen TV and Wi-Fi access. The restaurant at Au Croissant serves... Located in Buzançais Room from 51 €

Premiere Classe Chateauroux - Saint Maur     7.3 Saint-Maur Located in Saint-Maur, Première Classe Chateauroux-Saint Maur is 2 km from the A20 motorway and 6 km from the centre of Châteauroux. It offers a 24-hour front desk and free Wi-Fi access.... Located 21 km from Buzançais Room from 28 €

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