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Magnificent and impressive castle. Worth a visit, as is the village.

Very pretty castle

Boussac is a charming town overlooking the Petite Creuse. Built around its castle, the town is also characterized by its picturesque streets and the facades of its turreted houses.

The Château de Boussac is especially famous for having housed two particular occupants: the novelist George Sand and the publisher Pierre Leroux. It was built around the 11th century on a site occupied since Roman times. Destroyed by the English during the Hundred Years War, it was rebuilt in the 14th century. In 1926, a gendarmerie barracks was installed in the castle.

The Château de Boussac is most famous for having been home to two notable figures: the novelist George Sand and the publisher Pierre Leroux. It was built around the 11th century on a site occupied since Roman times. Destroyed by the English during the Hundred Years' War, it was rebuilt in the 14th century. In 1926, a gendarmerie barracks was established in the château.

Boussac castle was built in the 12th century by Jean 1st de Brosse, companion of Joan of Arc. It has been the scene of many historical events over the centuries and it is possible to discover all of this during guided tours, from April to September.