FAQ

Châteauroux owes its name to Raoul castle which dominates the banks of theIndre. Built in the XNUMXth century by Raoul the Large, it was owned by no less than seven lords of Déols named Raoul, hence the name Castrum Radulphi (literally Raoul's castle) which was given to him from the XNUMXth century. The city having been built at the foot of the castle, it naturally took the same name as this one. A name that over time has turned into Châteauroux.

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Contrary to popular belief, this is not the Raoul castle which is represented on the coat of arms of the town of Châteauroux but the door to the Guédons. This is an old medieval gate, which no longer exists, located on the site of the current Town Hall. It allowed access to the city walls.

To make no mistake, just count the number of turns! Château Raoul has only one, central. Old medieval gates had two.

It is often confused with a cathedral because of its imposing volumes and its architecture characteristic of the great Gothic cathedrals of the XNUMXth century, but our Saint-André church is not one of them. Built in the XNUMXth century in a neo-Gothic style by Alfred Dauvergne, this church dominates the sky of Châteauroux with its majestic spiers. But to admire a cathedral in Berry, you have to go to our neighbors in Cher, in Bourges.

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In order to make the most of your discovery of Châteauroux, pick up for free at the tourist office our tourist plan. This lists the main points of tourist interest in the city and offers three walking routes to discover the history and heritage of Châteauroux.

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Museums, castles, churches, etc. Find without delay the & unmissables of our destination!

But of course ! Our team offers you a rich offer of guided tours & entertainment for young and old during school holidays, throughout our territory.

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We offer you various services that can be performed independently. Rally, escape game, free walk in the city center, etc. Our team is at your disposal to find the activity that best suits your needs.

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Many places are accessible for free to visit:

• Bertrand Museum
• Balsan Park
• Ebbes Valley
• Notre-Dame de Déols abbey
• the U.S. Museum
• the departmental house of military memory
• Notre-Dame church
• Saint Andrew's Church

Our team also provides you with a tourist map offering a walking route to discover the city center of Châteauroux independently.

Also take advantage of two free tourist circuits to discover via the Wivisites application: heritage walk in Châteauroux et Enigma city.

Château Raoul is only open to the public during guided tours that we organize in partnership with the Indre Departmental Council, which owns the premises. These visits are generally held during school holidays and European Heritage Days.

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We organize all year round guided tours on request for groups from 8 people. City tours, visits to Raoul castle, thematic tours, etc. Our team makes every effort to respond to your request and allow you to best appreciate the riches of Châteauroux.

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• For more information, contact Julie at +02 (54)34 79 00 XNUMX XNUMX.

We have a rich offer of entertainment & guided tours for children. City tours, treasure hunts at Château Raoul, rally, etc. Our team will make every effort to help you organize an outing that meets your expectations and the age of the children concerned.

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Châteauroux is the prefecture of the department ofIndre, in the region Centre-Val de Loire. We are located 2h30 by car south of Paris. With our neighbors Expensive, we form the historical province of Berry.

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We are sometimes confused with our namesake in the Hautes-Alpes: Chateauroux-les-Alpes. 7h15 of road separate us however. Be careful not to make a mistake on the holiday route by coming to see us! 😁

By train, by car, by bike… all roads lead to Châteauroux, prefecture of the Indre department, in the heart of France!

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More than 3 parking spaces are at your disposal in Châteauroux, in car parks or on the surface.

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Châteauroux Metropolis offers all users free internet access thanks to a public WiFi on certain areas of the city. Operation launched since 2016, the installation of WiFi terminals thus makes it possible to connect with a smartphone, a tablet, a computer or other connected objects in the public space.

The areas of the public space benefiting from a wifi hostopot are as follows:

• Belle Isle Park : from La Guiguette to Belle-Isle beach;
• Jardin public Jean Giraudoux and Cordeliers gymnasium side;
• Downtown with the Places de la République, Monestier, Gambetta and Napoléon;
• Ecocampus Balsan : Center for Higher Studies and the House of Students;
• Station pole : bus hub place Voltaire and place de la Gare;
• Champagne Square in Beaulieu;
• St. John's Square at the mall ;
• Skatepark of La Margotiere.

Looking for the perfect gift? Want to bring back some Berry in your suitcases? Local products, fashion items & accessories, books, postcards and posters, decorative objects, etc. You will definitely find what you need in the shop of our tourist office.

Every day its market or almost! Find the complete list of markets taking place in Châteauroux and its territory on our dedicated page.

For a shopping day in town, go to the site The shops of Châteauroux. 

Our tourist office now has more than 120 partners. Accommodation, restaurants, delicatessens, bars, sports, cultural or leisure activities, etc. We would love to have you with us!

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The amount of tourist tax depends on the classification of your accommodation.

For all questions relating to the payment of the tourist tax, contact the services of Châteauroux Métropole:

• By email: [email protected]
• By phone: +02 (54)34 10 74 XNUMX XNUMX 

The declaration of your nights is done directly online on a dedicated platform.

For all questions relating to the payment of the tourist tax, contact the services of Châteauroux Métropole:

• By email: [email protected]
• By phone: +02 (36)90 51 82 XNUMX XNUMX

Do you own accommodation in Châteauroux Métropole and want to make it available to holidaymakers in season?

A guide from the Ministry of Housing lists the information you need to know to rent a property as furnished accommodation.

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