Discover Rezay, Cher, Centre: Berry's Hidden Gem

A former Gallic or Roman camp (castra), and then probably the site of a feudal castle; the origins of the town are still much debated. By the 11th century the Lord of La Châtre is finally identified: Ebbes VI, youngest son of Raoul de Déols, Lord of Châteauroux. Cistercian monks settle along the river Indre and initiate economic development with the construction of mills. 13th to 15th century: the town becomes the property of the Chauvigny family who, in c.1424, have a seignorial castle built within the stout walls of the town. Only the keep remains today. The Charter of 1463 gives more freedom to the burghers. In the 15th century, at the end of the Hundred Years War, the town develops significantly. Situated between the estates of the King of France and former English provinces, it becomes a centre trade, facilitated by the presence of the court at Bourges. Beautiful mansions are built. Early 18th century: at the boundary of low and hugh salt tax zones, La Châtre becomes a garrison town and magistrates build private residences. 1788: the Council decides to tear down the remaining gates of the town, whose walls were already three quarters demolished. 19th century: prominent leather industry. Located in a cattle-breeding region watered by the river Indre, the town, by the Middle Ages, already possessed numerous tanneries, and a district is still so named today. Marked by the presence of George Sand the novelist, who used to come to La Châtre to meet her friends, even if she confessed to deploring the conformance of the town. In the sixties, La Châtre is transformed, as complete suburbs are established around the od town. Today, La Châtre is a dynamic sous-préfecture with more than 4700 inhabitants.

You can discover the church, a remarkable cross sculpted on both sides, a wash house, 2 bridges of the old Champillet-Lavaufranche railway.

This small rural commune is located in the north of the Creuse département, bordering the Indre. From Berry, you can discover the Marchois countryside and the foothills of the Massif Central. In 1789, the territory of Tercillat was split in two with the creation of the commune of Viviers, until 1833.

This small rural commune is located in the north of the Creuse département, bordering the Indre. From Berry, you can discover the Marchois countryside and the foothills of the Massif Central. In 1789, the territory of Tercillat was split in two with the creation of the commune of Viviers, until 1833.

You will discover a wash house in Lachinaud, the Saint Clair fountain and a bourgeois house in Les Combes.

Between meadows and woods, you can follow the paths of pilgrims on their way from Déols to the abbey of Prébenoît de Bétête, or of masons on their way to build the capital?s prestigious buildings. With less than 10% of the land ploughed, you'll discover water, stone and greenery, enough to satisfy your senses, your curiosity, your love of nature and your appetite for food.

A pleasant commune located in the north of the Creuse département and bordering the Indre département, it is also situated in the "first foothills" of the Massif Central, offering a verdant, undulating, wooded landscape. The paths are still lined with "bouchers", which provide pleasant protection from the heat and inclement weather. However, all that remains are a few walnut trees, which seem to have given their name to the commune (Nouziers is derived from the Latin "nucarium" meaning walnut). Nouziers is a dynamic commune, with a lively community life and events that attract many visitors every year, such as the 24-hour Solex race on Pentecost, or the Christmas market held on the last Sunday before Christmas.

A pleasant commune located in the north of the Creuse département and bordering the Indre département, it is also situated in the "first foothills" of the Massif Central, offering a verdant, undulating, wooded landscape. The paths are still lined with "bouchures", which provide pleasant protection from the heat and inclement weather. However, all that remains are a few walnut trees, which seem to have given their name to the commune (Nouziers is derived from the Latin "nucarium" meaning walnut). Nouziers is a dynamic commune, with a lively community life and events that attract many visitors every year, such as the 24-hour Solex race on Pentecost and the Christmas market held on the last Sunday before Christmas.

Between meadows and woods, you can follow the paths of pilgrims on their way from Déols to the abbey of Prébenoît de Bétête, or of masons on their way to build the capital?s prestigious buildings. With less than 10% of the land ploughed, you'll discover water, stone and greenery, enough to satisfy your senses, your curiosity, your love of nature and your appetite for food.

The Temple forest has been inhabited since ancient times. The arrival of the Knights Templar, those soldier monks, provided us with the first written historical document. In the cartulary of Aubespierre Abbey, we find the phrase: "Domus Fratum de Templo la Forêt (1185)". The Knights Templar, established in 1185, had built their commandery and a chapel here. La Forêt du Temple enjoyed a period of prosperity at the time of its foundation. It was less so later, however, when in 1836 it was removed from the map of communes and annexed to the commune of Mortroux. It wasn't until 1883, thanks to the efforts of dedicated schoolteacher François Ravaud, that La Forêt du Temple regained its administrative identity.

Opened from April to September. Situated within close distance of the Indre, the Cher and Allier departments. A true country guest house with 2 large ponds for fishing and a pine forest. The 3 bedrooms with terrace are comfortably equipped with private bathrooms. Parking.Wifi

Discover the charm of a residence where history blends with serenity. This château has preserved its unique character over the centuries. Take advantage of the rare opportunity to stay in a place steeped in history, offering an authentic and peaceful atmosphere. Large, bright living room and spacious dining room for convivial moments with family or friends. Fully equipped kitchen and toilet on the first floor. Sunny terrace to enjoy a coffee in the morning or a glass of wine in the evening, overlooking the park. Outside, private swimming pool and swing for children. Garden furniture and barbecue for al fresco grilling evenings. Upstairs, 4 comfortable bedrooms sleep up to 10 people, with extra beds for up to 12. Whether you're a family or a group of friends, this house will suit your needs perfectly.

Welcome to the Gîte du Vieux Chêne: a detached stone house entirely renovated and furnished in the local style, located on a working farm. Enjoy the peace and quiet of the village. The owners, Françoise and Guy, will be delighted to show you the trails of our beautiful Creuse countryside. The remarkable Pierres Jaumâtres site is 3km away. Shops, services and bike rentals in Boussac 7km away.

Guest rooms for rent Master suite with double bed and private bathroom, with a corner for teleworking or relaxing (possibility of adding children's beds, an extra 80 x 190 bed or a crib) Dormitory: ideal for groups, sleeping 6 (1 double bed and 5 single beds), toilet and washing area, shared bathroom Access to living areas (lounge/kitchen)

Gîte moulin de Verneiges (9 P.) + salle culturelle + studette (2 p.) Staying at the Moulin de Verneiges, a Clé Vacances label gite with its own private pond, in Creuse, 2.5 km from the N145 expressway between Montluçon and Guéret, in an exceptionally well-preserved setting, will help strengthen your family, friends and business relationships. A must: reserve the fully-equipped multicultural room (700€/week) and its studette for 2 people (250€/week) in the adjoining residential building. A rare opportunity to celebrate an event late into the night, take part in a mini-session or simply refocus your energy on the essentials of life, while enjoying the thermal baths at Evaux les Bains, 20km away.

Spacious gîte for 2 to 4 people with many authentic features. On the first floor, it has a spacious living/dining room with a wood-burning stove for chilly evenings, a bathroom with luxury shower, toilet and washbasin, and a modern fitted kitchen. The living room has a connected TV. The gîte has fiber optics. On the second floor is a very spacious bedroom with a king-size double bed. Adjacent is a second bedroom with two generous single beds, with the option of placing them together to form a King-size double bed. All rooms have electric heating. From the window on the upper floor, you can see the Puy de Dôme, 80 km away, with the Puy de Sancy ski and hiking area. Also a private fenced garden, where you can relax and your little dog can run free.

Gîte for 2 people built in the old barn. This ground-floor gîte is very spacious so that less mobile people can use it. After entering through the large open frontage, you enter the living room, dining room and kitchen, which is fully equipped. The living room has a connected TV. The gîte has fiber optics. The bedroom is separated by a wall of closet space, preserving its open character. The Kingsize bed guarantees a good night's sleep. Electric radiators provide pleasant warmth in cooler moments. You can also choose to light the wood-burning stove. The bathroom with luxurious shower, toilet and washbasin is spacious and easily accessible. Adjacent is a private garden with terrace, where you can relax and your little dog can go for a walk.

La Barouche is a detached house on 2 levels. Ground floor: large 23m² living room opening onto a magnificent 21m² wooden terrace (outdoor lighting). Comfortable lounge, TV and dining area. 13m² kitchen, equipped with fridge and freezer, 3 hotplates with oven, dishwasher and microwave. Bathroom with large 1.10*1.75 shower, 1 vanity unit and washing machine. Separate WC, accessible from the shower room. A semi-helical staircase leads from the living room to the first floor. Upstairs: Bedroom 1 with 1 x 140*190 bed. Velux window and blind. Bedroom 2 with 2 beds 90*200. Velux windows and blinds, glass door leading to outside staircase. Private parking. Unenclosed grounds of 400m². Small lake of approx. 500m² available. Cot and high chair available on request. Housekeeping package available. Sheets and towels for hire.

Located in the heart of the Parc Animalier des Clautres, our Berber-influenced tent puts the Orient within your reach! It will take you on a journey for a night. You'll be staying in the style of oriental explorers, with a direct view of the animals in the Parc Animalier des Clautres. Dromedaries, African watusi cows, Cameroonian sheep, crowned cranes and many others will keep you company. It comprises 2 bedrooms, one with a double bed, one with a double bed and a single bunk bed, and a room with table, storage space and fitted kitchen. An outdoor garden with terrace, the tent is located in a fully-privatized meadow! A shower room, toilet and electricity point shared with the gypsy caravan.

The "Mésou Neuve" gite, rated 3*, is located in a renovated, character farmhouse with heated indoor pool. The gite is surrounded by fields and free-range pets (horses, dwarf goats, Ouessant sheep, dwarf chickens, etc.). Fishermen can also take advantage of the fishing pond (carp, roach, pike, etc.) 300 m away. The gîte is open from Easter to the end of the All Saints' vacation

The bridge takes its distorted name from the Escabignat family, rich burghers who made a donation towards the development of the bridge. On either side, wooden houses can be seen, former tanneries with drying areas extending over the river Indre. The proximity of water made it possible to soak the hides which, after numerous stages, were put in attics to dry. The ise of the leather indsutry in the region developed significantly, and in 1811, there were 18 tanneries in La Châtre, the greatest concentration of this trade in the region. They closed, along with numerous mills along the river, one after another at the end of the 19th century.

Long ago, the Grand'Font was delicated to Our Lady but popular belief later shifted to the worship of Sainte-Radegonde (521-587). Documented in the archives as early as the 15th century, this miraculous source initially spouted directly from the rock before being rebuilt on its present site during the Second Empire. Pregnant women used to have candles lit here for a successful delivery.

Here stood the castle built in c.1424, residence of the Chauvigny family, seigneurs of La Châtre. There only remains the keep which is 20 metres high and whose walls, cut with arrow-slits, are 2 metres thick. The tower was used as a prison from 1734 until 1937, when the building was acquired by Jean Despruneaux to house his collection of souvenirs of George Sand and her friends. In 1939, the ornithological collection of the municipal museum was moved here, and in 1954, for the 150th anniversary of her birth, it was renamed the George Sand and Black Valley Museum. In 1966 it was donated to the town of La Châtre by Jean Despruneaux.

George Sand found refuge in this house during the separation from her husband Baron Casimir Dudevant in 1836. On 25th May, she wrote to her friend Marie d’Agoult: “a garden full of roses, four fathoms square, and a spacious terrace large enough to take ten steps, serve me as drawing room, as study… I am writing a new chapter for Léila”.

This picturesque quarter is the oldest working district in the town. It takes its name from the little wall on which children used to play. It was here in 1943 that the three underground resistance movements - "Combat", "Libération" and "Franc-Tireur" amalgamated under the initials M.U.R (United Movements of Resistance) and worked secretly in the shadows until the intervention of the Gestapo in 1944. The independent district of the P'tit Mur was created in 1978 by a group of friends, and a climbing vine of freedom has been maintained ever since.

This medieval bridge with two arches is a listed building located on the site of a former Roman Road. Its etymology and orthography remain obscure: Pontaulais, Pont au legs, Pont aux laies. Legend has it that some wild sows (laies) attempted to enter the town by this bridge during a year of drought.

Henri de Latouche, journalist, legal reporter, poet, author and founder of the newspaper "Le Figaro", lived in this house. A man of letters, he championed a number of authors such as André Chénier, Honoré de Balzac and George Sand. He died in 1851 and a stele, made of granite from Crevant, pays tribute to him in the gardens of the Town Hall. Between 1857 et 1872 this property became the "sous-préfecture" of La Châtre and today it houses the presbytery.

This old residence was occupied at the beginning of the 19th century by François Ajasson de Grandsagne, mayor of La Châtre during the Bonaparte Consulate. His son Stéphane taught biology to the young Aurore Dupin (later George Sand). He is also said to have been her lover.

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The new Chef, Anita Moir, Kiwi* born, now splits her time between catering in London and France London and France is very comfortable, she assures us, with creating vegan dishes, but is equally is just as happy preparing a casserole with meat, or a cake with eggs. "As long as I know my ingredients are from good sources, I'm happy to create a meal with most of them." Anita describes her cooking as "'homely deli' style as if made at home".

Catering BAR TABAC PRESSE local payment

The team and chef of La Table de Mon Grand Père welcome you to their new establishment. Everything you need for a gourmet break: Burger (with home-baked bread), Salads, Paninis, Pasta Box and much more! Rendez-vous : ?? Pont de Genouillac from 11:00 am to 2:30 pm, Monday to Friday. ?? Place du Champ de Foire in Bonnat from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Tuesday evenings ?? Mairie de Moutier-Malcard from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Wednesday evenings EVEN WEEKS ?? Château de Jouillat 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm Wednesday evenings ODD WEEKS

Pizzas and drinks to be taken.

Home-made recipes to eat in or take away

Located on the main square of Boussac, near the castle, Le Grand Café des Sports welcomes you in an atmosphere of simplicity and conviviality, with its typically Bistrot decor. The chef cooks fresh, seasonal produce, and offers every day in addition to the dish a butcher's room (the meat is Limousine!). Various events throughout the year: themed evenings, concerts, broadcasting of sporting events ... From Easter to Toussaint: open every day except Mondays with lunch and dinner (reservation recommended). On average and low season: open from Tuesday to Saturday. Weekly closing: Sunday noon and Monday.

Restaurant Kebab on-site or take-away, raw vegetables, nuggets, potatoes, box cheese, sandwiches steak, etc .....

Burger truck - Local products - Homemade breads

Hot dogs with nachos

Restaurant located in the heart of Boussac, overlooking the square, terrace and veranda. Family cuisine with local products. Low season: Daily menu every day from Monday to Friday. High season: open from Monday to Saturday for lunch and dinner (a la carte evening). Groups on reservation.

4-star house in the countryside. Fully equipped kitchen, 6 bedrooms for 12 people. Courtyard and garden with swimming pool, children's playground, pool, barbecue and garden furniture.

Next to the house, the owners have renovated the old bread oven. There are all comfort with modern and old key. Capacity: 2 to 4 people. Lounge and dining area of 20 m² 20 m² kitchen with 4 gas hob, electric oven, microwave, refrigerator, coffee maker Bathroom with shower and toilet integrated. Mezzanine with 2 people. 140 x190 and extra sofa bed 140 x 190 Ecological electric heating Flat screen TV, DVD, CD radio Private enclosed garden of 200 m with pergola, patio Garden furniture and barbecue - Private parking

In a renovated house: 3 bedrooms, a bathroom, linen provided. baby equipment. Shared outside pool, large garden, table tennis, badminton, cycling, TV with English channels.

Welcome to our charming, self-contained gîte in North Creuse, in the heart of France. Les 2 Tulipes? is a 4-star gîte, fully equipped, and in the large adjoining garden you can enjoy the sun late into the night on your own terrace. The gîte sleeps 5. You'll be staying 20 km from La Châtre, 20 km from Bonnat and 22 km from Boussac, and benefit from free private parking. If you're ready for a peaceful vacation, with space and nature in the background? Then this is the place for you. On winding country roads, through rolling meadow landscapes, there's plenty to do: beautiful walks and hikes, forestry, fishing, canoeing, horseback riding, accrobranche, mountain biking, swimming, pedal boats, picturesque villages, welcoming markets with local and unusual museums.... I

Opened from April to September. Situated within close distance of the Indre, the Cher and Allier departments. A true country guest house with 2 large ponds for fishing and a pine forest. The 3 bedrooms with terrace are comfortably equipped with private bathrooms. Parking.Wifi

As a rural player, we welcome you with your tent or caravan. Choose your pitch on our 2-hectare site, with sunny and shady pitches thanks to our ancient oak trees. You can rent a caravan, a tent or even a "hard" accommodation (with use of the campsite's sanitary facilities). The traditional barn is available for campers. Campsite equipped for children. On-site painting and sculpture workshop.

Detached house, near farm, with swimming pool. Ground floor : large room with american kitchen (dishwasher, microwave), sitting room (TV, DVD player), 1 bedroom (2 beds 35"), shower room and toilets. Laundry room (washing machine, trumble dryer). 1st floor : 4 bedrooms (3 beds 55", 2 beds 35"), shower room and toilets. Central heating. Wifi.

Nice and quiet little house with its garden and view on the nature. Located in the village of La Cellette, close to many hiking trails and a terra-aventura course. It has all the comfort: The living room (internet connection, reading) The kitchen (microwave, stove, fridge and freezer) the bedroom (bed of 140) The shower room and independent WC Electricity charged in addition according to consumption from October to the end of April

Renovated single storey house in a small hamlet on an open plot . Swimming pool.

This quiet campsite is located on a wooded 22 ha property, with pond, a park, GR trails and walks, large pitches. Poinsouze château offers a range of entertainment and leisure activities as a heated swimming-pool and a water-slide on-site activities during high season for children ages 4 to 12.