Vigoux tourism and travel guide

Photo is of Gargilesse-Dampierre at 9 km from Vigoux

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Visit Vigoux: highlights and tourist information

Vigoux 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 Vigoux in Centre-Loire Valley.

Popular places to visit nearby include Gargilesse-Dampierre at 9 km and Argenton-sur-Creuse at 9 km.

Vigoux, France: places to visit and attractions

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

Gargilesse-Dampierre

Most Beautiful Village at 9 km (direction east)

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

See Gargilesse-Dampierre guide

Argenton-sur-Creuse

at 9 km (direction north-north-east)

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

See Argenton-sur-Creuse guide

Saint-Benoit-du-Sault

Most Beautiful Village at 11 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

La Souterraine

at 30 km (direction south), in the Creuse department

La Souterraine is one of those 'hard to find' traditional French towns that are...

See La Souterraine guide

Brenne Regional Natural Park

Natural Parc at 34 km (direction north-west)

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

See Brenne Regional Natural Park guide

Chateauroux

at 37 km (direction north-east)

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

See Chateauroux guide

Nohant-Vic

at 39 km (direction east-north-east)

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

See Nohant-Vic guide

La Chatre

at 39 km (direction east)

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

See La Chatre guide

Saint-Chartier

at 41 km (direction east-north-east)

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

See Saint-Chartier guide

Le-Dorat

at 45 km (direction south-west), in the Haute-Vienne department

In the small town of Le Dorat you will enjoy exploring the old town...

See Le-Dorat guide

Saint-Savin-sur-Gartempe

Heritage Site at 48 km (direction west), in the Vienne department

The highlight here is of course the Abbey of Saint-Savin-sur-Gartempe, certainly the best example...

See Saint-Savin-sur-Gartempe guide

Montmorillon

at 48 km (direction west), in the Vienne department

Although it is quite a small town, there is a lot to discover in...

See Montmorillon guide

Angles-sur-l'Anglin

Most Beautiful Village at 50 km (direction west-north-west), in the Vienne department

The pretty village of Angles sur l'Anglin and the river setting make this one...

See Angles-sur-l'Anglin guide

Bellac

at 55 km (direction south-west), in the Haute-Vienne department

The small market town of Bellac has some medieval houses of interest, and a...

See Bellac guide

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Markets in and near Vigoux

• Argenton-sur-Creuse: market Saturday (8km)
• Saint-Gaultier: market Friday (15km)
• Le Blanc: market Saturday (35km)
• Chateauroux: market Wednesday & Tuesday & Thursday & Saturday all day & Friday (37km)
• Villedieu-sur-Indre: market Wednesday (38km)
• Mezieres-en-Brenne: market Thursday (40km)
• Buzancais: market Friday (43km)
• Gueret: market Thursday all day & Saturday all day (48km)
• Preuilly-sur-Claise: market Thursday & Saturday (57km)

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Tourist attractions near Vigoux, France

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

Heritage sites

• Saint-Savin-sur-Gartempe Abbey (19km)
• Neuvy-Saint-Sépulchre collegiale St Etienne (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (26km)

Most beautiful villages in France

(see also beautiful French villages)

• Saint-Benoit-du-Sault (11km)

National Monuments

• George Sand House (40km)

Recommended detour towns (fr: plus beau détour)

• La Chatre (39km)

Regional Natural Parcs

• Brenne (27km)

Remarkable gardens

• Jardin-arboretum de La Sédelle (17km)
• Jardin du domaine de George Sand (39km)

Sites of natural beauty

• Etangs de la Brenne (27km)

Villages d'etape

(recommended place to break a long journey)

• Eguzon-Chantome (11km)
• La Souterraine (30km)
• Bessines-sur-Gartempe (46km)
• Bellac (55km)

Villages in bloom 4* (fr: ville fleurie)

• Chateauroux (37km)

Geography and distances

Vigoux is in the eastern-center of France at 37 kilometres from Chateauroux, the department capital (general information: Vigoux is 269 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 Vigoux from anywhere in France see driving distances and route planner.

We have 5 other places listed as being close (less than kilometres from ): Baraize, Bazaiges, Celon, Chazelet and Saint-Gilles.

This page in French: Visiter Vigoux