Activities
nearby
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For those who prefer to
take it easy, an enjoyable
holiday can be had by simply relaxing at Le Torteau,
enjoying the peace
of the garden. Guests have access to bikes and maps of walks in the
area. Prissac
is in the Brenne
National Park (link)
which
is famous for its
birdlife, there are many kinds of birds to see and the area is famous
for its Brenne Turtles.
Things
to do in and around. . . .
Indre
is certainly the unspoilt heart of France, with its stunning scenery
and fine chateaux. We are 30 kilometres from the capital of the region
Chateauroux
and 8 kilometres from the historical medieval town
Argenton-sur-Creuse
with its ancient houses almost sliding into the
river Creuse.
Argenton-sur-Creuse
has a lovely town square
where you can sit and drink coffee, it has many shops for you to spend
time looking in, or visit the market on Saturdays which is supported
heavily by the locals as most of the meats, fruit and vegetables are
organic, or visit the museum based at the archaeological dig at
Argentomagus,
the former Roman town.
Limoges
is a
wonderful city to explore, only an hours drive south and with many fine
restaurants, excellent shopping facilities and a wealth of delightful
galleries, museums and local outlets for the famous Limoges pottery.
Poitiers
is an hour and a half's drive, it is a charming town which again, is
well worth a visit, and famous for the fantastic cinematographically
centre of Futuroscope, as is the new 'Vallee de Singes',
which
houses over 15 species of primates and 200 animals without cages.
Futuroscope is a serious days outing and the facilities are marvellous.
Also see the department of the Vienne for days out.
La
Brenne
Natural Park (link)
with
its thousand lakes is a vast conservation area dotted
with lakes and criss-crossed with bridle paths. There are organised
hikes or you can simply set out on your own with a map. At the Maison
de la Brenne, there is an interpretive centre where
visitors can learn
about the region, its ancient traditions of fish farming and nature
conservation. A visit to the vast lake (Lac Chambon) at Eguzon is a
must. The lake stretches for twenty-five kilometres and is the perfect
place where you can learn to water-ski, sail and windsurf. There are
several beaches for swimming and restaurants with a wonderful choice of
menus. La Chatre
is famous for being the home town of George Sand,
whose greatest claim to fame is that she had a relationship with
Chopin, Gargilesse, where George Sand had a small home, is now
home to an assortment of artists whose studios are open to the public.
Named "Centre"
for its location in the heart of France, this remarkable
region is dominated by the legendary Loire Valley. It is
easily
accessible from Paris,
thanks to numerous autoroutes and the TGV
high-speed train, which makes its Paris-to-Tours run in only 55
minutes. From early spring to late autumn, natural splendors abound in
the valleys of the Loire
and its eastern tributaries, the rivers
Creuse,
Indre, Cher, Beuvron, Sauldre, and Allier.
The
history of the Loire
Valley is written in its architecture. For
centuries the halls, turrets, and gardens of a thousand chateaux have
been the setting for romance, politics, and intrigue. Among the
best-known chateaux are Chambord,
Chenonceau, Blois, and Villandry, but
enchantment awaits in lesser-known examples also: Chaumont-sur-Loire,
Talcy, Chateau de Beauregard, Chateau de Chamerolles. In Ussel you can find
the inspiration for the castle of Sleeping Beauty.
Centre
is
also home to two of France's great cathedrals, at Bourges and Chartres.
The latter contains some of the best examples of stained glass in
France, fashioned by the same master- craftsmen who later constructed
the magnificent windows of King Louis IX's Sainte-Chapelle in
Paris.
The
valley of the Loire produces 22 fine wines, including Bourgueil,
Sancerre, Valencay, Vouvray, Montlouis, and Menetou-Salon.
Among the
region's excellent cheeses are Crottin
de Chavignol, Selles-sur-Cher,
and Sainte-Maure de Touraine. For a day out shopping Chateauroux has
all the major retail shops, and the airport
is
still used as a base for UN emergency and disaster relief.
Main
Towns
The main towns in Indre, are Argenton-sur-Creuse,
La Chatre, Le Blanc,
Eguzon, Saint Benoit du Sault, Valencay, Issodun, Levreux, and
Reuilly.
Local Markets
Argenton-Sur-Creuse
Deols
Le Blanc
Chassignolles
Chateauroux
La Chatre
Les Herolles
Issoudun
Neuvy St Sepulchre
Reuilly
Ste Severe
Ste Severe Country Markets
Valencay |
Thursday
& Saturday
Tuesday & Sunday
Wednesday &
Saturday
Wednesday
Tuesday to Saturday -
different areas around town
Saturday
Farmers' Market
Friday & Saturday
Sunday
Friday
Wednesday mornings
Every other Sunday In
July and August
Tuesday - good chance to
see the Chateau afterwards |
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