Discover VAL VERT EN BERRY SAS in Lacs, the heart of Indre

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

In 1471, Antoine de Blanchefort, Scieur de Bois-Lamy, founded a vicarage in the Moutier-Malcard church.3 feudal castles once stood in the commune: Moutier and Plaid, which have been completely demolished, and Bois-Lamy, of which only the circular keep remains. Today, Moutier-Malcard is a pleasant rural commune with a school, a grocery store and a café.

Just a few kilometers from Pouligy Notre Dame and its golf course, which has a highly technical 6120 m course with 16 water hazards, wide fairways and greens. For fishing, La Petite-Creuse is just 7km away. On foot, you can go for a walk starting from the house. The owner, who loves flowers and plants, will be happy to advise you on what to see.

The entire property covers 3,500 m², comprising parkland, meadows and a courtyard. The gîte overlooks the courtyard and the small, little-used road that runs alongside the house. Guests have access to a private garden reserved for the Gîte, and can also use the courtyard and park of the large house. Both gardens offer superb views over the surrounding countryside.

Ien and Maurice warmly welcome you to their peaceful, character-filled home, where you'll feel right at home. 5 Gîtes de France bedrooms (on the first floor of the house) with private bathrooms, full of charm, taste and comfort. Living room, lounge/library, garden, courtyard and enclosed parking. A good base for exploring La Creuse and L'Indre. 5% discount on accommodation rates for stays of 3 nights or more. Free WIFI. Good cuisine using fresh produce from the garden. Theme breaks (hiking, biking/ mountain biking and golf). Garage for motorcycles and bicycles. Small family pet park.

Just 3 km from the village of Genouillac (with all amenities) and easily accessible via the D940, you'll love Maison de Francis, a vacation rental for 4 people. The entire plot along the D940 is enclosed. Partially shaded. Secure gate and private parking. River fishing, "La Petite Creuse" nearby: 1550m special trout course in 2nd category at Moulin de Freteix.

Come and enjoy a 100% cocooning stay in a beautiful country house! With its 4 large bedrooms (each with its private shower room) and its many living spaces. Les chambres de l'Abeille" is synonymous with space and freedom. Whether indoors or in the large, delicately flowered garden, you'll be able to share your time with family and friends in complete tranquillity. And why not treat yourself to a sauna session during your stay? A 15-minute drive will take you to the shops and services in Aigurande (12 km). Within a 35 km radius, follow in the footsteps of George Sand at Gargilesse, discover the Arboretum de la Sédelle or take the time for a gourmet and historical detour in the valley of the Impressionist painters, the chateau de Boussac and the marvellous Aubusson tapestries....

The La Roussille lake is a family-friendly destination. A hamlet of 8 waterside chalets, with supervised swimming and a variety of activities? for young and old alike, leisure and outdoor activities guarantee a successful vacation. On site: sandy beach with supervised swimming in July and August, children's playground, pumptrack and departure point for numerous hiking and mountain-biking trails. Pedalos. Leisure center: activities for children aged 4 to 12. Squat'Ados: entertainment for teenagers aged 11 to 17. Opposite the beach, a bar-restaurant with terrace awaits you in July and August. A few steps away, at the La Prugne lake, you can go fishing (handi-fishing pontoons). A fun trail lets you discover the flora and fauna. On both sites, you have access to shaded picnic areas

Gîte adjoining gîte 23G1400 (sleeps 11). 7 km from Bonnat (all shops). The atmosphere is colorful and the decor well thought-out. The wellness area can be used all year round, and is accessible from the living room.

Gîte adjoining gîte 23G1400 (sleeps 11). 7 km from Bonnat (all shops). The atmosphere is colorful and the decor well thought-out. The wellness area can be used all year round, and is accessible from the living room.

Plan d'Eau de La Roussille in Châtelus-Malvaleix: supervised swimming in summer. Beach and games for children, pedalos and paddles for discovering this tranquil stretch of water. Paths are laid out along the edge of the small lake, so you can enjoy the peaceful surroundings on your bike. Fishing is available on the other side of the road in the Prugne lake, reserved for lovers of carp, tench, roach, etc.

Comfortable, spacious and well-decorated house. Garden with a first terrace opening onto the kitchen with dining area. A second wooden terrace, with garden furniture for your moments of relaxation. La Celle Dunoise is 2km away. La Creuse river for leisure activities. Hiking from the gîte... Discover La Vallée des peintres, take a stroll along the interpretive trails, and let yourself be carried away by the history of the Impressionists. It's just a stone's throw away!

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.

This pretty square owes its name to a plot of land which used to belong to the Abbaye de Prébenoist en Marche. Behold the beautiful panoramic view of the Indre Valley and the slopes of the Rochaille. George Sand enjoyed strolling in this then wild sot with her botanist friend, Jules Néraud (known as "le Malgache" after a journey to Madagascar)

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.

In olden times, on their way to Santiago de Compostela, numerous pilgrims used to go through a fortified gate in this square. Only the statue of Notre Dame survives and it was moved to the façade of the hotel which bears its name. Today, his statue, its column and the porch roof above it, are listed.

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 square is named after Dr.Vergne, renowned for his cataract operations. L'Escargot, formerly known as La Teste Noire and ornamented with a statue of Saint-Blaise, used the provide a stage for the relay of post and horses in the 18th century. It provided sanctuary for the amorous encounters between Maurice Dupin and Marie-Sophie Victoire Delaborde, the parents of George Sand. The large residence at No.2 of the square, has a stone well in gothic style. As a young girl, Aurore Dupin (later George Sand) used to come to this house with her grand-mother to visit Dr.Decerfz, and later, in a shirt story entitled Pauline, she described the interior in detail.

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”.

During the 14th century plague, this square was used as a burial ground. It later became a fairground, until 1850, when the Law Courts were built. The former Hôtel-Dieu de la Trinité (Hospital of the Trinity) was located between numbers 4 and 12 of the rue Duguet. In 1921 the Town Council decided to erect a monument in remembrance of the numerous dead of the first world war. Its creation was entrusted to the Berrichon* sculptor Ernest Nivet, a student of Rodin. Unveiled on the 18th November 1923, the memorial represents a weeping Berrichonne* who stands near a death lantern, symbolising the anguish of widows and mothers of soldiers. * "Berrichon(ne)" a native of the Berry region

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.

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

Lionel offers you his 50 homemade pizzas with home-made dough prepared every day Fresh Produce, Homemade Pizza Dough, Artisanal Pizzas Think of the loyalty card 10 Pizzas bought, the 11th Free Appointment : ?? Châtelus-Malvaleix from 5:00 pm to 8:30 pm on Wednesday evenings ?? Place de l'école des filles in Genouillac from 5:00 pm to 8:30 pm on Friday evenings ?? Place de la promenade, Bonnat 5:00 pm to 8:30 pm Saturday evenings ?? Saint Vaury on Mondays ?? La Brionne, Vareille garage ?? Montaigut station, place de l'église

Traditional cooking with fresh products. Menu of the day: 14,00 €

Traditional food

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

Lionel offers you his 50 homemade pizzas with home-made dough prepared every day Fresh Produce, Homemade Pizza Dough, Artisanal Pizzas Think of the loyalty card 10 Pizzas bought, the 11th Free Appointment : ?? Châtelus-Malvaleix from 5:00 pm to 8:30 pm on Wednesday evenings ?? Place de l'école des filles in Genouillac from 5:00 pm to 8:30 pm on Friday evenings ?? Place de la promenade, Bonnat 5:00 pm to 8:30 pm Saturday evenings

Pizzas and drinks to be taken.

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

Just a few kilometers from Pouligy Notre Dame and its golf course, which has a highly technical 6120 m course with 16 water hazards, wide fairways and greens. For fishing, La Petite-Creuse is just 7km away. On foot, you can go for a walk starting from the house. The owner, who loves flowers and plants, will be happy to advise you on what to see.

The entire property covers 3,500 m², comprising parkland, meadows and a courtyard. The gîte overlooks the courtyard and the small, little-used road that runs alongside the house. Guests have access to a private garden reserved for the Gîte, and can also use the courtyard and park of the large house. Both gardens offer superb views over the surrounding countryside.

Ien and Maurice warmly welcome you to their peaceful, character-filled home, where you'll feel right at home. 5 Gîtes de France bedrooms (on the first floor of the house) with private bathrooms, full of charm, taste and comfort. Living room, lounge/library, garden, courtyard and enclosed parking. A good base for exploring La Creuse and L'Indre. 5% discount on accommodation rates for stays of 3 nights or more. Free WIFI. Good cuisine using fresh produce from the garden. Theme breaks (hiking, biking/ mountain biking and golf). Garage for motorcycles and bicycles. Small family pet park.

This peaceful dwelling offers a relaxing stay for the whole family. It has 2 verandas, a fully equipped kitchen and a large garden. This is a country place, not a magazine flat. This place has 2 bedrooms: 1 with 2 double beds 1 with a single bed The accommodation is equipped with a sofa bed. You'll find a quiet, peaceful garden, surrounded by horses. Beds are made up on arrival, but we do not provide towels (or at extra cost)

Just 3 km from the village of Genouillac (with all amenities) and easily accessible via the D940, you'll love Maison de Francis, a vacation rental for 4 people. The entire plot along the D940 is enclosed. Partially shaded. Secure gate and private parking. River fishing, "La Petite Creuse" nearby: 1550m special trout course in 2nd category at Moulin de Freteix.

At the refuge 2 Chalets for 4 people 1 chalet for 5 people bathroom WC Kitchenette TV Wifi heating (At the refuge you'll also find a 5-bedroom establishment with bathroom and TV, a dining room, a fully-equipped kitchen and washing machine/dryer for family gatherings and friendships)

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.

You will find L'éléphant Heureux in the heart of a peaceful rural village, Bétête. In our pretty bourgeois house surrounded by two hectares of land, next to a pond, in which you can fish. We provide you with two spacious and comfortable guest rooms (non-smoking) as well as access to an enclosed garden with table, chairs, parasol and barbecue. The accommodation is located on the 2nd floor of our house and has two charming bedrooms and a living room for 4 people with minibar and coffee corner. Each bedroom is equipped with a double bed. The bathroom is very spacious and has a sink, shower, corner bath and toilet (hairdryer available). Wifi available. Breakfast prepared by us will be served on your floor.

Fully-equipped gite in the heart of the Creuse countryside. Come and relax in this quiet, elegant accommodation and discover this green setting. Follow in the footsteps of Impressionist painters such as Claude Monet, who immortalized the Creus countryside in his works. 6 minutes from Bonnat, 10 min from Aigurande and 30 minutes from Guéret.

This house will provide you with all the comforts you need for a peaceful stay with family or friends. The main house (bedrooms 1, 2 and 3) sleeps 6. An outbuilding (room 4, close by and only separated by a small road) can be rented for an additional 4 people, for a total of 10. Large shady garden available. Bed linen and towels are included in the price.