Châteauroux Travel Guide

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L’hôtel Bertrand (museum)

L’hôtel Bertrand (museum), Châteauroux

 Lord_Freyr Says:  This museum was the property in the 19th of the general Bertrand (1773-1844), one the closest friend of Napoléon Bonaparte. Nowadays it contains different collections of art. You have a gallic section, a medieval section, a section about Napoleon and Bertrand, a section... 

CAMPING

CAMPING, Châteauroux

 thinking Says:  Camping is very popular here due to all the migratory birds, flora and fauna. 

Chateaux searching

Chateaux searching, Châteauroux

 floortrader7912 Says:  Find Chateaux Chambord.... and don't miss it. 

Saint-Martial church

Saint-Martial church, Châteauroux

 Lord_Freyr Says:  Located next to the Museum Bertrand, the Saint-Martial church is a curiosity of Chateauroux . It was built in the12th century, and has a single nave of Romance origin covered with a wood cradle. Its bell-tower of the Renaissance style, was built by a middle-class man of... 

Hotels  

Best Western Hotel Colbert

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Hotels  

Stone barn with garden and scenic views: Converted barn in Indre, France in Eguzon

Stone barn with garden and scenic views: Converted barn in Indre, France in Eguzon, Châteauroux

 thinking Says:  See http://www.frenchconnections.co.uk/en/accommodation/property/149488?u_id=149489 

Hotel Ibis: In the town center

Hotel Ibis: In the town center, Châteauroux

 thinking Says:  Double room cost us $82.00.Weekend rates are $58.00 for two. We enjoyed their wifi, flat panel tv, and large bathroom.We stayed in Room 409.Parking is underground, and cost $5.00 per night.The hotel is in a building so you have to go up an escalator to the hotel. 

Restaurants  

SARL AUX DELICES: ARTISIAN BAKERY

SARL AUX DELICES: ARTISIAN BAKERY, Châteauroux

 thinking Says:  This is a local bakery which so many good things to eat, it hard to find room for lunch or dinner.I love their regional specialities like galette de chevre and galette de pommes de terror. Please go hungry!You will want one of nearly everything here. 

LE BOMBAY: TANDOORI-CURRY

LE BOMBAY: TANDOORI-CURRY, Châteauroux

 thinking Says:  Pleasant ambience and popular with the locals.However the food and service are just average. 

Joe's: Tex-Mex, American Hamburgers and Hot Dogs

Joe's: Tex-Mex, American Hamburgers and Hot Dogs, Châteauroux

 thinking Says:  Joe from Maine began this place in 1956 when a NATO base housed 8000 Americans here.He died in May 2009, but his daughter, Annette, run this place which serves hamburgers, chili, burrittos, enchilades, etc.6 days a week. This is a beloved American place that now serves... 

Auberge de China: Ethnic food: Chinese, Thai and Vietnamese

Auberge de China: Ethnic food: Chinese, Thai and  Vietnamese, Châteauroux

 thinking Says:  I love Vietnamese food and it was good. 

Transportation  

FREE BUSES TO EVERY WHERE IN TOWN

FREE BUSES TO EVERY WHERE IN TOWN, Châteauroux

 thinking Says:  This town has a zero fare zone.Enjoy the free transportation. 

Travel free in the city

Travel free in the city, Châteauroux

 Lord_Freyr Says:  Something cool in Châteauroux, is the fact that all buses are free !!! So it can be usefull if you are lazy and do not want to walk a lot... 

Shopping  

La Boutique des musées: Museum shop

La Boutique des musées: Museum shop, Châteauroux

 Lord_Freyr Says:  The city has now his museum shop, where you can find things related to art, from postcards to books... 

Off The Beaten Path  

A tranquil haven only 2 hours from Paris

A tranquil haven only 2 hours from Paris, Châteauroux

 thinking Says:  This is where you go when you just want to be yourself and for yourself.It is quiet, tranquil, and peaceful with nature the main attraction here. 

Favorites  

Top Flight

Top Flight, Châteauroux

 thinking Says:  Love the Nato base that will bring back the Americans 

Practical information for the region

Practical information for the region, Châteauroux

 thinking Says:  See http://www.central-france.com/indre/index.htmI love this region because I love camping, birds, fishing, horseback riding, and friendly people.It isn't far from Paris and I prefer the country whenever I can get away from the French capital. The birds singing, the... 

Everything you need to know

Everything you need to know, Châteauroux

 thinking Says:  I love that it is very calm, the buses are free, the streets are straight and easy to drive, and the people are friendly.Nature is what is on display here and for all to enjoy.See http://www.chateauroux-tourisme.com Nature! The birds signing! The kindness of the people! 

How many times do I need when visiting Châteauroux

How many times do I need when visiting Châteauroux, Châteauroux

 Lord_Freyr Says:  I think you can visit the city in half a day, because there is not a great deal of things to see. You will mainly have to walk in the old streets and visit a museum or two... 

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 I think you can visit the city in half a day, because there is not a great deal of things to see. You will mainly have to walk in the old streets and visit a... 

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BIRDS, LAKES, FISHING: UNDISCOVERED

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 More than 40 years ago the American military left this town in central France, but Harry and Joe and stayed on. The two Americans had been here because France was a member of NATO. Châteauroux housed... 

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%3 Châteauroux

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 The city is located 250 kms south of Paris (2 hours by car thanks to the highway -the blue strip on the map). With 50,000 inhabitants it is the main city of Indre (they are named as "castelroussines"... 

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one week in Chateauroux

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 mixing business with pleasure, this is my speciality. This time, since there is not much to fdo or see in Chateauroux itself (except Chateau Raoul), pleasure meant exploring the suroundings: ... 

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