Gargilesse-Dampierre

Gargilesse-Dampierre

Travel guide and tourist information

Travel guide and tourist information

GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION			CLOSEST TOWNS
Town	Gargilesse-Dampierre		Cuzion at 4.7 km (5 min)
Insee code	36081		Badecon-le-Pin at 4.8 km (5 min)
Postcode	36190		Baraize at 4.9 km (6 min)
Latitude	46.5145160		Ceaulmont at 7.3 km (8 min)
Longitude	1.6001700		Bazaiges at 7.6 km (9 min)
Altitude	From 124 to 275 meters		Le Menoux at 7.7 km (9 min)
Surface	15.72 km²		Chavin at 8.1 km (9 min)
Population	325 inhabitants		Pommiers at 8.3 km (9 min)
Density	21 inhabitants/km²		Orsennes at 9.5 km (10 min)
National labels			Éguzon-Chantôme at 11 km (12 min)
Chief town	Châteauroux (at 42 km, 41 min)		Saint-Plantaire at 11 km (11 min)
Department	Indre		Celon at 11.3 km (13 min)
Region	Centre		Search another town

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Nestled on the edge of the department of Indre and the Creuse Valley, the village of Gargilesse-Dampierre is ranked among the most beautiful villages in France. With a rich historical past literary and pictorial, thanks to the presence of George Sand, who attracted many friends in Gargilesse Parisian who liked to engage in the painting "plein air" on the banks of the Creuse.

Even today the charm of this picturesque village built at the bottom of a funnel tight rocky hills around the castle and church, still attracts painters, sculptors and craftsmen. It is possible to discover their work with the seasons, in various galleries and exhibitions.

Take a tour through the Roman church Notre-Dame, Former chapel of the castle dating from the 12th century and discover a collection of carved and frescoed crypt of the 13th and 15th century, the oldest of the department.

A little further down in the village, the villa Algira, 4 room cottage built over the old oven in the village. It was the refuge of the writer George Sand from the bustling Nohant.

For more information, contact the Tourist Office on +33 2 54 47 85 06.

April and August: Training harp and chamber music. Concerts offered at the end of the course.

2nd Sunday of May: Flower market and farm products.

June 21: Festival of music.

The first Sunday of July: Garage sale to Chaumerette.

July 13: Parade with lanterns, fireworks and folk dance.

The first Sunday in August: Book Fair and old papers.

The previous Sunday August 15: Exhibition on the street.

The following Sunday 15 August: Garage sale to Giraud.

The 3rd week of August: Summer Festival (music).

The first Sunday of September: Garage sale at Dampierre.

The third weekend of September: European Heritage Days.

The last weekend of September: Days of the book.

Éguzon: From the bridge piles, the view is breathtaking on the dam. Today, over 100 km of hiking trails run around the lake of 300 ha. Between supervised beach area reserved for fishing and water sports, all the pleasures of water available to you.

Argenton-sur-Creuse: The "Venice of the Berry" has offered its two bridges over the Creuse a landscape of houses galleries and balustrades that float above the water where you can visit the Museum of haberdashery and elegance male and the archaeological site of Saint-Marcel Argentomagus.

Crozant: Discover the confluence of the Creuse Sédelle and impressive a natural source of inspiration for many painters. On leaving the village towards Éguzon the bridge Charraud and footpath along the Sédelle to the mill of Madness ...

Village houses

Wednesday 15 February Day Night Min. -4°C - Max. 5°C

Thursday 16 February Day Night Min. 1°C - Max. 6°C

Friday 17 February Day Night Min. 1°C - Max. 6°C

Berrychone   Bazaiges Berrychone is an established Chambres d'Hôtes/B&B, an old farmhouse built on the edge of Le Petit Vavre, a small hamlet of just twelve houses. Berrychone was originally the mairie of... Located 5.9 km from Gargilesse-Dampierre 58 € the double room

Le Canard au Parapluie Rouge B&B     9.5 Celon Le Canard au Parapluie Rouge is a charming & cozy pet friendly full service B&B. An excellent location, just minutes from Argenton sur creuse at exit 19 Celon off the A20 and situated... Located 7.5 km from Gargilesse-Dampierre From 50 € to 85 € the double room

Les Mille Fleurs     9 Argenton-sur-Creuse At the entrance of Argenton sur Creuse, on A20 exit (#18), in a quiet place between countryside and town (2 km from the city center), two large guest rooms and a small one in an stone... Located 9.6 km from Gargilesse-Dampierre From 40 € to 60 € the double room

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Gites en berry   8.8 Le Magny At the Pond: 4-star cottages: cottage near a fishing pond for guests. The renovated cottage in the traditional 5 people. In a privileged environment, you will appreciate the comfort... Located 27 km from Gargilesse-Dampierre From 270 € to 450 € per week

Petite maison de vacances en Limousin.   9.1 Mailhac-sur-Benaize We speak English and French. In the tiny village of Mailhac sur Benaize in the north Haute Vienne, Limousin, this charming 1 bedroomed stone cottage is ideal for a couple but also sleeps... Located 30 km from Gargilesse-Dampierre From 200 € to 280 € per week

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Manoir de Boisvillers      7.7 Argenton-sur-Creuse Manoir de Boisvillers is an 18-centerury building situated in the heart of Argenton near the Creuse River. It offers an outdoor swimming pool with a fully furnished terrace. Each soundproofed... Located 10.3 km from Gargilesse-Dampierre Room from 76 €

Logis Hotel Le Prieure      7.6 Saint-Marcel This Logis hotel is located in the medieval village of Saint-Marcel, within the Indre department. It offers peaceful accommodation with free Wi-Fi internet access. The guest rooms... Located 11.2 km from Gargilesse-Dampierre Room from 52 €

L'oasis Du Berry     7 Saint-Gaultier This holiday village is located a 5-minute walk to the town centre of St Gaultier. It offers fully equipped chalets with private terraces, and a heated swimming pool. Each chalet at... Located 19.6 km from Gargilesse-Dampierre Room from 50 €

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