Tourism and Leisure in the Indre

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Holidays in Indre

Whether you're lucky enough to live in the Indre or you're simply holidaying in the region, you'll never be short of something to do. Tourist sites to visit, walks in the countryside, cycling, fishing, sport and lots more. You'll find it in this section covering Leisure & Tourism in the Indre, part of the ancient Berry region of France

George Sand - 19th century novelist with modern ideas

The Indre's world-famous author and her region

George Sand, (1804–1876), whose real name was Amandine Aurore Lucile Dupin, was a woman ahead of her time whose works and lifestyle were both controversial and fascinating to her national and international audiences. She defied the conventions of the time by smoking .... more...

The southern Indre

Chaillac and its surroundings Chaillac Indre marche de noel

Chaillac, a small village in the Southern Indre, has a particular claim to fame - until recently it had a mine... but plans are afoot to turn the area into a natural park, after it has been drained and cleaned ... more...

Be a tourism ambassador in the Indre!

Visit dozens of visitor attractions for free (picture 15165tl)Would you like to visit some of the most beautiful places in the Indre for free if you take a friend? Then the membership card for the Tourism Ambassadors’ Club (Carte du Club des Ambassadeurs Touristiques de l'Indre) is for you. With Visa 36, you can also visit tourist attractions at a reduced price.. more...

The Brenne and its villages

Chateau Guillaume, near Lignac Chateau Guillaume facade

This spectacular castle, built in the XIth century and enlarged in the XIIIth century, was started by William X, count of Poitou, duke of Aquitane. He was the father of Eleanor of Aquitaine, who married Henry II of England... more...

Discover the Indre - touring, cycling or walking

Scenery, lakes, picturesque towns and mediaeval villages Chateau Guillaume tower between willows

The Indre - "Pays des Harmonies" - is tucked away in the Centre of France at the heart of the Berry region. Its woods and meadowlands are dotted with attractive towns like Argenton sur Creuse, Le Blanc, La Châtre and Issoudun and "Les Plus Beaux Villages" of St Benôit du Sault and Gargilesse, the home of George Sand. In the north, the spectacular castle of Valençay... more...

You can't just get in a boat and go!

Sailing on Lake Eguzon - a reader's advice Eguzon sailing

John Southworth and his wife Linda live in a house on the edge of the beautiful Lake Eguzon. Wanting to take advantage of living near the water, they bought a boat earlier this year.
Coming from the UK, where rules on boating on inland waterways are minimal, they thought they would just be able to launch their boat and enjoy their days out... more...

The Creuse Valley

Argenton-sur-Creuse and Eguzon Argenton sur Creuse - the river

Argenton-sur-Creuse is one of the most picturesque towns in the Indre. Its streets and lanes lead to the heart of the town where most of the small shops still are today. Argenton evolved from the Romano-gallic ... more...

George Sand and the Vallee Noire

Nohant and Gargilesse

This area of La Chatre, called the Vallee Noire, is dedicated to the memory of George Sand. She spent much of her time at Nohant Chateau. Bought by her grandmother, in 1793, it is now designated a national monument to commemorate this... more...

New plans for one of the most spectacular castles in the Indre

Chateau de Valencay - soon with an enchanted forest? Chateau de Valencay, Indre

The Chateau de Valencay, which is one of the most beautiful French Renaissance buildings, was originally owned by the d'Estampes familly during Louis XIII's time. Later additions were built ... more...

The French perspective on the British in the Indre

Bilingual help from the Le Blanc tourist office Tourist Office Le Blanc Indre

The Berry newspaper, the Nouvelle Republique, reported recently that "the subjects of her Gracious Majesty" were coming in droves to the tourist office in Le Blanc, looking for information on the locality. The Haute Touche Animal Park was of particular interest, because... more...