Etrechet tourism and travel guide

Photo is of Chateauroux at 8 km from Etrechet

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Visit Etrechet: highlights and tourist information

Etrechet is situated in the Indre department and Centre-Loire Valley region.

Below you can see some of the places that we have visited and reviewed and can recommend when you are sightseeing close to Etrechet in Centre-Loire Valley.

Popular places to visit nearby include Chateauroux at 8 km and Nohant-Vic at 21 km.

Etrechet, France: places to visit and attractions

Note that all distances below are 'direct' and real driving distances will be greater!

Chateauroux

at 8 km (direction west-north-west)

A little remote from the main tourist routes, Chateauroux is quite a sprawling town...

See Chateauroux guide

Nohant-Vic

at 21 km (direction south-east)

The 18th century French manor house where George Sand lived is the main attraction...

See Nohant-Vic guide

Saint-Chartier

at 21 km (direction east-south-east)

Take a stroll through the grounds of the castle here in the quiet town...

See Saint-Chartier guide

Issoudun

at 26 km (direction north-east)

There are few important monuments here in Issoudun, but we enjoyed a stroll around...

See Issoudun guide

La Chatre

at 27 km (direction south-east)

La Chatre is a small town and quick to explore - before setting off...

See La Chatre guide

Argenton-sur-Creuse

at 29 km (direction south-west)

There are several churches of interest here in Argenton-sur-Creuse, and a very pretty walk...

See Argenton-sur-Creuse guide

Gargilesse-Dampierre

Most Beautiful Village at 33 km (direction south-west)

Gargilesse-Dampierre is a very small village, but also very pretty and in a lovely...

See Gargilesse-Dampierre guide

Brenne Regional Natural Park

Natural Parc at 43 km (direction west)

This quiet region of small lakes and fields is a perfect place for cycling...

See Brenne Regional Natural Park guide

Chateau de Valencay

Castle at 45 km (direction north-north-west)

The renaissance style castle and formal gardens make the Chateau de Valencay among the...

See Chateau de Valencay guide

Valencay

at 45 km (direction north-north-west)

The castle is the main attraction in Valencay, but we also suggest a visit...

See Valencay guide

Saint-Benoit-du-Sault

Most Beautiful Village at 48 km (direction south-west)

The unspoiled medieval streets in the 'most beautiful village' of Saint-Benoit-de-Sault quickly take you...

See Saint-Benoit-du-Sault guide

Culan

at 51 km (direction east-south-east), in the Cher department

The castle at Culan is one of the most interesting in the quiet Cher...

See Culan guide

Mehun-sur-Yevre

at 53 km (direction north-east), in the Cher department

The castle and the 11th century Collegiale Notre-Dame are among several sights of importance...

See Mehun-sur-Yevre guide

Bourges Palais Jacques-Coeur

at 58 km (direction east-north-east), in the Cher department

The Palais Jacques-Coeur is a charming medieval palace with impressive rooms and fireplaces in...

See Bourges Palais Jacques-Coeur guide

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Map of places to visit near Etrechet

Markets in and near Etrechet

• Chateauroux: market Wednesday & Tuesday & Thursday & Saturday all day & Friday (7km)
• Villedieu-sur-Indre: market Wednesday (20km)
• Issoudun: market Saturday all day (25km)
• Levroux: market Monday (26km)
• Argenton-sur-Creuse: market Saturday (30km)
• Lignieres: market Monday (30km)
• Buzancais: market Friday (30km)
• Saint-Gaultier: market Friday (32km)
• Vatan: market Wednesday (33km)
• Reuilly: market Friday (39km)

More information about Etrechet, Loire Valley

Tourist attractions near Etrechet, France

What to do at Etrechet? Some places with official tourist classifications and other places of interest to visit nearby that should provide inspiration if you are visiting Etrechet.

Heritage sites

• Neuvy-Saint-Sépulchre collegiale St Etienne (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (21km)
• Saint-Savin-sur-Gartempe Abbey (55km)

Most beautiful villages in France

(see also beautiful French villages)

• Saint-Benoit-du-Sault (48km)
• Montresor (60km)

National Monuments

• George Sand House (23km)
• Bouges-le-Chateau Castle (30km)

Recommended detour towns (fr: plus beau détour)

• La Chatre (27km)
• Valencay (45km)
• Mehun-sur-Yevre (53km)

Regional Natural Parcs

• Brenne (43km)

Churches and religious monuments

• Eglise de Saint Martin (Ineuil) (39km)
• Eglise de Saint-Georges (Saint-Jeanvrin) (40km)
• St Aignan de Brinay (Brinay) (52km)

Remarkable gardens

• Jardin du domaine de George Sand (21km)
• Jardin du château de Bouges (30km)
• Jardins du prieuré Notre-Dame-d'Orsan (37km)
• Jardin-arboretum de La Sédelle (45km)
• Jardins du château d'Ainay-le-Vieil (60km)

Sites of natural beauty

• Etangs de la Brenne (43km)

Villages d'etape

(recommended place to break a long journey)

• Vatan (33km)
• Eguzon-Chantome (40km)

Villages in bloom 4* (fr: ville fleurie)

• Chateauroux (7km)
• Issoudun (25km)
• Veuil (43km)

Geography and distances

Etrechet is in the eastern-center of France at 8 kilometres from Chateauroux, the department capital (general information: Etrechet is 235 kilometres from Paris).

Getting here

Most visitors fly into a Paris airport and drive from there or arrive in a cross-channel port with Le Havre and Caen about 3-4 hours distance in the car. For driving distances to Etrechet from anywhere in France see driving distances and route planner.

We have 3 other places listed as being close (less than kilometres from ): Ardentes, Diors and Le Poinconnet.

This page in French: Visiter Etrechet