Montierchaume tourism and travel guide

Photo is of Chateauroux at 8 km from Montierchaume

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Visit Montierchaume: highlights and tourist information

Montierchaume 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 Montierchaume in Centre-Loire Valley.

Popular places to visit nearby include Chateauroux at 8 km and Issoudun at 20 km.

Montierchaume, 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-south-west)

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

See Chateauroux guide

Issoudun

at 20 km (direction east-north-east)

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

See Issoudun guide

Saint-Chartier

at 28 km (direction south-east)

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

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Nohant-Vic

at 29 km (direction south-east)

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

See Nohant-Vic guide

La Chatre

at 35 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 36 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

Chateau de Valencay

Castle at 36 km (direction north-west)

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

See Chateau de Valencay guide

Valencay

at 37 km (direction north-north-west)

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

See Valencay guide

Gargilesse-Dampierre

Most Beautiful Village at 41 km (direction south-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 44 km (direction west-south-west)

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

See Brenne Regional Natural Park guide

Mehun-sur-Yevre

at 46 km (direction east-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 53 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

Bourges

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

Although Bourges is known for its stunning cathedral, it also has a substantial medieval...

See Bourges guide

Bourges Cathedral

Cathedral at 54 km (direction east-north-east), in the Cher department

The cathedral in Bourges is a 13th century building with remarkable stonework and impressive...

See Bourges Cathedral guide

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Map of places to visit near Montierchaume

Markets in and near Montierchaume

• Chateauroux: market Wednesday & Tuesday & Thursday & Saturday all day & Friday (8km)
• Levroux: market Monday (18km)
• Villedieu-sur-Indre: market Wednesday (18km)
• Issoudun: market Saturday all day (20km)
• Vatan: market Wednesday (24km)
• Buzancais: market Friday (27km)
• Gracay: market Thursday (32km)
• Reuilly: market Friday (32km)
• Lignieres: market Monday (33km)
• Palluau-sur-Indre: market Sunday (36km)

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Tourist attractions near Montierchaume, France

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

Heritage sites

• Neuvy-Saint-Sépulchre collegiale St Etienne (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (30km)

Most beautiful villages in France

(see also beautiful French villages)

• Montresor (54km)

National Monuments

• Bouges-le-Chateau Castle (21km)
• George Sand House (31km)

Recommended detour towns (fr: plus beau détour)

• La Chatre (35km)
• Valencay (37km)
• Mehun-sur-Yevre (46km)

Regional Natural Parcs

• Brenne (46km)

Churches and religious monuments

• Eglise de Saint Martin (Ineuil) (41km)
• St Aignan de Brinay (Brinay) (44km)
• Eglise de Saint-Georges (Saint-Jeanvrin) (46km)

Remarkable gardens

• Jardin du château de Bouges (21km)
• Jardin du domaine de George Sand (29km)
• Jardins du prieuré Notre-Dame-d'Orsan (42km)

Sites of natural beauty

• Etangs de la Brenne (46km)

Villages d'etape

(recommended place to break a long journey)

• Vatan (24km)

Villages in bloom 4* (fr: ville fleurie)

• Chateauroux (8km)
• Issoudun (20km)
• Veuil (34km)

Zoo and/or wildlife park

• ZooParc de Beauval (53km)

Geography and distances

Montierchaume is in the eastern-center of France at 8 kilometres from Chateauroux, the department capital (general information: Montierchaume is 226 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 Montierchaume from anywhere in France see driving distances and route planner.

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

This page in French: Visiter Montierchaume