Châteauroux

Châteauroux

Travel guide and tourist information

Travel guide and tourist information

GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION
Town	Châteauroux
Insee code	36044
Postcode	36000
Latitude	46.8114340
Longitude	1.6867790
Altitude	From 132 to 164 meters
Surface	25.54 km²
Population	48187 inhabitants
Density	1886 inhabitants/km²		CLOSEST TOWNS
Department	Indre		Déols at 1.9 km
Region	Centre		Search another town

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Located in the Centre region, the city is Châteauroux Prefecture of Indre. It is twinned with Gütersloh (Germany), Olsztyn (Poland) and Bittou (Burkina Faso).

Its history is intimately linked with that of Deols. Around 937, the lord of the nearby city built a fortress on the left bank of the Indre. It is the Chateau Raoul. A city of artisans and merchants will develop on its premises and will soon name Châteauroux by contraction.

With its strategic location at the edge of Aquitaine, Chateau Raoul and the Kings of France and England are going to dispute the possession until the 13th century. It was the Revolution that Châteauroux will become the chief of the department.

In the early 19th century, the city became industrialized (tobacco, textiles ...) and the railway arrived in 1847.

The plant installed in 1936 Aviation Deols then the implementation of a major U.S. base between 1951 and 1967 will invigorate the city and contribute to its development.

The historical Châteauroux keeps many testimonies of the medieval rue de l'Indre, Rue Grande, Saint-Martial, Porte Saint-Martin, Franciscan convent ...

The 18th is superbly represented by the Hôtel Bertrand mansion that once belonged to General Henri-Gatien Bertrand, faithful fellow soldier of Napoleon, he followed her to St. Helena (City Museum is now located). The House of Berry, Musée des Arts et Traditions Populaires, has elements of traditional art Berry.

The churches of Saint-Andre and Notre Dame, guitard the center among other evidence of 19th century architecture.

Equinoxe, Scène Nationale is a brilliant achievement today.

Both sights are the Museum Hotel Bertrand (works from the Gallo-Roman, Napoleonic memorabilia, Netherlands and Flemish paintings from the 15th to the 18th century ...) and the Convent of the Cordeliers (Franciscan convent from the 13th century, it now houses exhibitions of contemporary art).

Having been awarded the 4 flowers, Châteauroux is part of the Association of Parks and Gardens. The city is bisected by the River Indre, itself lined with green, forming a green corridor. The Public Garden is the flagship of municipal gardens offering different atmospheres and landscaped creative. The amusement park Daniel Bernardet (Belle Isle) with its lake for sporting purposes (fishing, swimming, boating on the lake playgrounds, walking and relaxing in the parks).

Concerts Half time Classic from October to April.

Brocante Sea Area - 1st Sunday of each month from October to July.

Festival of the Voice in May

DARC-Stage Festival in August.

Night Walks in September.

Lisztomania Châteauroux of October.

Old Town Deols with the Abbey site, one of the largest in France Middle Ages, fortified gates, Saint-Etienne with tombs carved of marble from 3rd century.

Romanesque Church of St. Martin in the 12th century Burning.

Church Montierchaume 12th century.

Church Étrechet 19th century.

Church of Saint-Germain-Sassierges the 12th century.

Church of Saint-Maur, 12th and 15th centuries.

Chapel of Our Lady of the Wings of the 19th century Diors.

Saint Peter's Church 13th century Maron.

Chapelle Notre Dame du Chêne at 19th Arthon.

Saint-Martin of the 12th century Arthon.

Châteauroux Forest, bordering the municipality of Poinçonnet, one of the largest oak forests of France, covering 5204 hectares.

Belle Isle Park Châteauroux		Belle Isle Park
Belle Isle Park

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

Le Bistrot Gourmand   7.9 Châteauroux At the heart of the old town of Chateauroux, Le Bistrot Gourmand welcomes you in an authentic setting. Sit on the terrace. The place is enchanting with its timber and flowers with colors... Located in Châteauroux 43 € per person

Campanile Châteauroux - Saint Maur   6.5   SPECIAL OFFER Saint-Maur Berry - If you go through the Berry, earth heritage and dynamic region, do not forget to stop at Châteauroux, a city which has much to offer in terms of tourism. It is just outside... Located 2.6 km from Châteauroux 19 € per person

Relais Saint-Jacques   7 Déols For 28 years, Mr. Jeanrot welcomes you in the hotel restaurant Relais Saint-Jacques face Airfield Chateauroux-Deols. The classic elegance and will delight gourmets lovers traditional... Located 3.8 km from Châteauroux 54 € per person

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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 10.1 km from Châteauroux 60 € the double room

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 20 km from Châteauroux From 86 € to 112 € 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 Châteauroux 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 in Châteauroux From 300 € to 360 € per week

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Ace Hotel Chateauroux      8.9 Châteauroux Ace Hotel Chateauroux is located 1 km from Châteauroux Train Station and 12 km from the Brenne Regional Nature Park. The hotel proposes air-conditioned guest rooms with free Wi-Fi internet... Located in Châteauroux Room from 37 €

Inter-Hotel Amarys Chateauroux Le Forum      7.9 Châteauroux Inter-Hotel Amarys Chateauroux Le Forum is located 4 km from Châteauroux town centre, between Poitiers and Bourges. It offers en-suite accommodation with flat-screen TVs and free Wi-Fi... Located in Châteauroux Room from 55 €

Kyriad Chateauroux     7.6 Châteauroux Located just 5 minutes from the centre of Chateauroux, this hotel has a 24-hour reception and provides free Wi-Fi access in the guest rooms. Brenne Natural Regional Park is 11 km away.... Located in Châteauroux Room from 39 €

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