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CENTRE
For area information on the Indre, Cher,
Allier and Creuse go to
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CHER (18)
EURE ET LOIRE (28)
INDRE (36)
INDRE ET LOIRE (37)
LOIRET (45)
LOIR ET CHER (41)
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CENTRE - INDRE (Department 36)
The Indre (department 36) in Centre region,
in the south of the Loire Valley, is named after its river. The area is
known for its beautiful landscape, the writer George Sand, (and her
association with Chopin) and its pyramid-shaped goats cheese.
The department covers
6 825 km² with its
highest point rising to 459 m at Colline de Fragne and has a population
of approximately 238,000.
The Indre is one of the very rural
departments of France with life being of a very unhurried nature.
Together with its neighbouring department Le Cher (18) they make what
was once the former province known as le Berry. Châteauroux
is its “Capital” as is almost at the centre of the department. It was
founded in 937 by Raoul de
Déols who built his castle on the left bank of the river
Indre – which meanders through
the department and out again to ultimately join the Loire.
The landscape is flatter in the north and
generally of rolling gently undulating hills, small fields with hedges
(but in the north they tend to be larger with less hedgerows). There are
plenty of forested areas and from the higher points it actually seems
that the whole countryside is covered in woodland. But there is also,
within the Indre, an entirely different landscape known as the Brenne –
the country of a thousand lakes - (and water-meadows), home to
thousands of wild-fowl birds, flora and fauna.
The department of l’Indre is simply full of
charm, mystery and surprises around every corner. There is an abundance
of châteaux, beautiful garden, historical ruins, cathedrals and fine
churches, and even beaches – yes beaches – here in the centre of France;
there are a number of superb lakes offering swimming, watersports and
fishing facilities in the area, most of which also have cafés or
restaurants.
HOTELS AND BED & BREAKFASTS in the INDRE
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Sleeps
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Accommodation |
Location |
Pets |
Prices |
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5+ |
Bed & Breakfast and
activity holidays |
Rural |
No |
From €30-45 per
room per night |
La Loge Sagrolle
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Near Ste Sévère, Indre (36)
Superb B&B in very rural location 5km from
market town. Room only, breakfast and full board options. Also Art
holidays, sight seeing holidays and courses held throughout the year.
Please visit
our website for more details.
Booking Enquiries: Tel 00 33 (0)2
54 30 67 75
EMAIL THE OWNER
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Sleeps
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Accommodation |
Location |
Pets |
Prices |
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4 |
Bed & Breakfast |
Rural Village |
Yes |
From €30-40 per
room per night |
La Chaume de Chavy
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Montgivray, near La Chatre, Indre (36)
2 bedroom Gite with bathroom and garden in
Rural france. Price includes Continental breakfast.
Booking Enquiries: Tel 00 33 (0)2
54 48 63 19
EMAIL THE OWNER
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SELF
CATERING in the INDRE (Department 36)
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HW0503 |
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Sleeps
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Accommodation |
Location |
Pets |
Prices |
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4 |
Gite |
Rural Village |
Yes |
From £300-350 per
week |
La Chaume de Chavy
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Montgivray, near La Chatre, Indre (36)
Located in rural France in the Indre.
Close to the market town of La Chatre 2 bedroom newly renovated gite
with garden. English TV Fitted kitchen and Massage shower.
Booking Enquiries: Tel 00 33 (0)2
54 48 63 19
EMAIL THE OWNER
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Sleeps
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Accommodation |
Location |
Pets |
Prices |
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2 - 10 |
Detached House |
Hamlet |
1 dog by
arrangement |
From £350 per
week |
THE GRANGE
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La Virolan, near La Chatre, Indre (36)
French holiday cottage -
converted Barn with original features with outdoor
swimming pool
set
in 2 acres in the true heart of France just 10 mins from the beautiful
town of La Chatre.
This high quality
converted barn with many original features is a delight for a peaceful or
action packed holiday.
More details.... |
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Sleeps
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Accommodation |
Location |
Pets |
Prices |
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8 plus cot |
Detached House |
Semi-Rural |
No |
From £495 per
week |
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PETIT SIOUDRAY
- Urciers, Indre (36)
French holiday
cottage with pool - Le Petit Sioudray is
situated in a quiet hamlet surrounded by beautiful countryside and is a
large, tastefully restored barn combining modern luxuries with original
features such as exposed beams in every room, original and exposed stone
and brickwork. It is set in 1700 square metres of well maintained
level garden with mature trees and has a family pool.
Tel:
+44 (0) 2920330933 or
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Sleeps
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Accommodation |
Location |
Pets |
Prices |
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8 |
Detached House |
Village |
No |
From £575 per
week |
ROSE FARM COTTAGE
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Pouligny
Notre Dame, Indre (36)
Detached French
holiday cottage. South
facing garden with sunshine from early morning until late into the
evening. Enjoy the pace of rural life,
read a book, capture the sun rays, watch the family splashing in the
pool. Spend balmy evenings enjoying French food, sipping a glass of
local wine whilst you count the endless stars in the clear night sky.
EMAIL THE OWNER
or Telephone:
+44
(0)1376 320 436
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