Chateauroux

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Chateauroux is a city in France. the capital of the Indre department in central France and the second-largest town in Berry, after Bourges and one of the main cities in the Region Center. Its residents are called Castelroussines or Castelroussins. Châteauroux is one of the communes awarded the grand prize by the Concours National des Villes et Villages Fleuris, a beautification initiative begun in 1959. Châteauroux lies on the Indre River 250 km (155 miles) south of Paris and 142 km (88 miles) south of Orléans. It is situated on the edge of the government-owned Châteauroux forest and the Brenne national park. The city boasts 450 hectares (1112 acres) of parks, amounting to 52 m² (560 ft²) for each resident. Châteauroux's average elevation is 154 m (505 ft) above sea level.
Châteauroux enjoys a mild climate. Temperature extremes range from an average January low of 0.8° C (33° F) to an average August high of 25.1° C (77° F).

HISTORY OF CHATEAUROUX

The old town, close to the river, forms a nucleus around which a newer and more extensive quarter, bordered by boulevards, has grown up; the suburbs of St. Christophe and Déols lie on the right bank of the Indre. The castle from which the city takes its name was built in the latter part of the 10th century by Raoul, prince of Déols. During the Middle Ages it was the seat of a seigniory, which was raised to the rank of countship in 1497. In 1616, when it was held by Henry II, prince of Condé, it was raised to the rank of duchy. In 1736 it returned to the crown, and was given to Marie Anne de Mailly-Nesle, duchess of Châteauroux, by Louis XV in 1744. The present Château Raoul housing the préfecture offices dates from the 15th century.

More informations about the History of Chateauroux on the wikipedia:Chateauroux !

WHAT TO VISIT ?

File:Eglise st andré.jpg Saint André Church

The Cathedral

File:Jardin des cordeliers.jpg The Jardin des Cordeliers

File:Chateau raoul.JPG Raoul Castle

File:Eglise notre dame.JPG Notre Dame Church

File:Musée bertrand.jpg Bertrand Museum

More informations about the places to visit in Chateauroux on the wikivoyage:Chateauroux and/or visit the Official Website of the Office of Tourism.

TIPS

Free Internet/Wifi Access

Here is a list of some places in Chateauroux where you can get some free Internet and/or Wifi access:

• PIJ de Châteauroux - Adress: 15 rue de la République 36000 CHATEAUROUX - Tel: 02 54 07 24 95
• ASTROLABE formation - Adress: 2/4, rue Pierre Loti 36000 châteauroux - Tel: 02 54 08 13 50

Nightlife

Voici une petite liste des bars sur Châteauroux:

• Le B52, en centre ville, belle décoration et ambiance trés jeune!!!!! _ un bar plus les plus jeunes d'entre nous

• Le café Face, en centre ville, Place de la République, idéal pour des soireés estivales en terrasse, attention ils ferment toujours assez tôt

• Le latino café, voisin du Face, pas mal,beaucoup de musique( trés forte), jolie déco et des soirées avec une danseuse tres sexy le vendredi et le samedi!

• Le PARIS, Place de la République aussi, c'est un bar brasserie fréquenté en journée.

• Le Caméléon, Jolie déco, bar à l'etage et disco dans une cave en bas!Un grand choix de cocktail et de coupes de glaces!

Attention entrée payante apres 24hres

COUCHSURFERS

There are about 30 Couchsurfers in Chateauroux and its area. You can check the CS Group of Chateauroux or simply a couchsearch to find and contact them.

Meetings

There are no CS meetings organised in Chateauroux for the moment, but just check the CS Group of Chateauroux to see what happen in the city and/or the Regional CS Group of Centre (Center) to see if there is any event in the area.

Coffee or a Drink

Here is a list of persons who are ready to have a drink with you and/or show you the city:

IN CASE OF EMERGECY

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• Police Station:
  

Police :17 or 02 54 08 50 17
Gendarmerie: 24, rue Schwob - Tel: 02 54 53 74 90

• Health Urgency:
  

SAMU : 15 or 02 54 29 60 00

• Hospital:
  

Centre hospitalier - 216, avenue de Verdun - Tel : 02 54 29 60 00

• Fireman Station:
  

Pompiers : 18

• Embassy:
• Emergency Doctor:
  

SOS Medecins du Cher: 02 48 23 33 33

LOCAL MEDIA MENTIONS

wikivoyage:Chateauroux

INTERESTED LINKS

• Regional CS Group: Centre (Center)
• City CS Group: Chateauroux

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• Chateauroux on Wikivoyage
• Chateauroux on Hitchwiki
• Chateauroux on Wikipedia