Indre places to visit and attractions
Below you can explore some of the most popular highlights and places of interest in the Indre department of Loire Valley. See also our Indre travel guide
Argenton-sur-Creuse
There are several churches of interest here in Argenton-sur-Creuse, and a very pretty walk along the banks of the Creuse river See guide
Brenne Regional Natural Park
This quiet region of small lakes and fields is a perfect place for cycling on peaceful lanes See guide
Chateau de Valencay
The renaissance style castle and formal gardens make the Chateau de Valencay among the most interesting in the Loire See guide
Chateauroux
A little remote from the main tourist routes, Chateauroux is quite a sprawling town but has some sites of interest in its historic centre See guide
Gargilesse-Dampierre
Gargilesse-Dampierre is a very small village, but also very pretty and in a lovely setting. Don't miss the frescoes in the church crypt! See guide
Issoudun
There are few important monuments here in Issoudun, but we enjoyed a stroll around the old town near the 'White Tower' See guide
La Chatre
La Chatre is a small town and quick to explore - before setting off to discover the other castles and countryside nearby See guide
Nohant-Vic
The 18th century French manor house where George Sand lived is the main attraction in the village of Nohant-Vic See guide
Saint-Benoit-du-Sault
The unspoiled medieval streets in the 'most beautiful village' of Saint-Benoit-de-Sault quickly take you back several hundred years in time See guide
Saint-Chartier
Take a stroll through the grounds of the castle here in the quiet town of Saint-Chartier See guide
Valencay
The castle is the main attraction in Valencay, but we also suggest a visit to the Museum de l'Automobile and a stroll along the river See guideFor more information see the Indre guide
Market towns & days in Indre
all markets in morning unless otherwise stated
Argenton-sur-Creuse: Saturday
Buzancais: Friday
Chabris: Saturday
Chateauroux: Wednesday & Tuesday & Thursday & Saturday all day & Friday
Chatillon-sur-Indre: Friday
Issoudun: Saturday all day
Le Blanc: Saturday
Levroux: Monday
Mezieres-en-Brenne: Thursday
Palluau-sur-Indre: Sunday
Reuilly: Friday
Saint-Gaultier: Friday
Valencay: Tuesday
Vatan: Wednesday
Villedieu-sur-Indre: Wednesday
Tourist attractions to visit in Indre
The following sites have received official "tourist classifications"...
Ville d'etape
Eguzon-Chantome
Vatan
Sites of Natural Beauty
Etangs de la Brenne
Listed 'Remarkable Gardens'
Jardin du château de Bouges
Jardin du domaine de George Sand
Regional Natural Parcs
Brenne: See tourist guide
National Monuments
Bouges-le-Chateau Castle
George Sand House
Villages classified as "most beautiful villages"
Saint-Benoit-du-Sault: See tourist guide
UNESCO world heritage sites
Neuvy-Saint-Sépulchre collegiale St Etienne (monuments on French pilgrim routes)