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Centre-Val de Loire

Châteauroux

The Top 20 Attractions around Châteauroux

There are plenty of places to see and visit around Châteauroux. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Châteauroux is a region where 20

hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.

Last updated: November 19, 2025

Raoul Castle

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Above the Indre River stands the castle that gave the entire town its name. Once, in the 10th century, a wooden fortress belonging to the lords of Déols stood here. …

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Notre-Dame of Argenton-sur-Creuse

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Towering over Argenton-sur-Creuse is the gilded statue of the Bonne Dame, a beacon visible from afar. What few people know is that this six-meter-high statue was dragged from the train …

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Bird Observatory No. 1 – Bellebouche Pond

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In the Lac de Bellebouche area (and observing from this observatory), you will find remarkable fauna and flora. About forty rare and protected plants have been identified: Marsh gentian, Umbellum …

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The Old Bridge

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From this bridge, you have a lovely view of the colorful houses of Argenton-sur-Creuse.

Argenton-sur-Creuse succeeded the Gallo-Roman city of Argentomagus in Saint-Marcel. The site still contains exceptional traces and remains of the ancient city.

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Cordeliers Convent

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A peaceful medieval monastery with simple architecture, beautiful terraced gardens, and views of the city and river. A wonderful stop on your walk to pause, soak up the atmosphere, and enjoy the history and greenery together.

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Argenton-sur-Creuse

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Argenton is revealed through old streets, old wheel mills, houses with wooden galleries as if suspended above the river. From the Esplanade de la Bonne Dame, a superb panorama emerges …

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View of Château de Chabenet

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The castle was built during the reign of Louis XI and was completed in 1471. In 1635, it was partially dismantled by Cardinal Richelieu. In the 1980s the castle was …

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Notre-Dame Church

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From the outside, this church may look like any other, but I recommend taking a look inside. The interior of the church was decorated in bright colors in the 1970s by a Bolivian artist, Jorge Carrasco. A must see.

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Hiking in the Poinçonnet forest

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The Châteauroux Forest (around Le Poinçonnet) is a truly beautiful place to hike, get some fresh air, and escape the hustle and bustle.

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Palluau-sur-Indre

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Palluau-sur-Indre is a medieval town at the crossroads of the Route des Dames de Touraine and the Route des Plantagenêts.
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