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Camping in Indre, an unexpected discovery

La Brenne dans l'Indre
La Brenne dans l'Indre

 

Located in the heart of Berry and a French department in the Centre-Val de Loire region, Indre takes its name from the river that runs through it. A land of many discoveries, the Indre is more unexpected than one might think. Charming villages, wild landscapes, famous castles... make it a land full of surprises and promise a most enjoyable camping holiday.

Campsites in Indre

To make your accommodation easier, 47 campsites in Indre welcome you for your holidays. To help you make your choice, here is our selection of campsites in the department:

Campsite in Indre with swimming pool : Les Frênes ** (Frênes)

Camping Les Frênes ** is located in Neuvy-Saint-Sépulchre, 100 metres from a pond, and has a heated outdoor swimming pool. It has 37 pitches and is open from June to September.

Campsite Vallée de la Creuse **** (36)

Camping Vallée de la Creuse **** at Éguzon-Chantôme in the Indre department is ideal for enjoying a heated outdoor swimming pool and a paddling pool for the little ones. A friendly family campsite open from May to September, it has 40 pitches and a few rentals (chalets, mobile homes). There's a multi-sports ground on site where you can play badminton, pétanque and table tennis, as well as beach volleyball and handball. Children's games are available and walking tours are organised. A great way to enjoy a Michelin-starred establishment in Indre.

A campsite at La Châtre in the Indre department

Camping Val Vert en Berry **** in La Châtre is open all year round and is located on the banks of the River Indre. It has around sixty pitches and a few rentals. There's an outdoor swimming pool, a paddling pool and a solarium. Sports facilities include bike hire and table tennis.

Campsite Le Rochat Belle-Isle *** in Châteauroux

On the banks of the Indre

Camping Le Rochat Belle-Isle *** in Châteauroux in the Indre department is located 300 metres from Lake Belle-Isle and on the banks of the Indre, where fishing enthusiasts can enjoy their favourite activity on site. Table tennis is also available on site, as are volleyball and beach volleyball. There is also daytime entertainment, a children's club and a play area. You can also visit some of the châteaux of the Loire.

Campsite **** in Saint-Gaultier

Camping Oasis du Berry **** in Saint-Gaultier in the Indre department is located 200 metres from the river and has 52 pitches, including around thirty rentals. The campsite has a lovely outdoor swimming pool and outdoor activities such as miniature golf, basketball, volleyball and a multi-sports pitch. It also offers entertainment and a mini club for children. Shows and dance evenings are organised to bring the whole family together after a busy day. A beautiful star-rated campsite in Indre.

Camping Oasis du Berry **** à Saint-Gaultier
Camping Oasis du Berry **** à Saint-Gaultier© @office du tourisme Lavalleedelacreuse.fr

The beautiful discoveries of the Indre

Classified as a historical monument, the preservation of the Valençay castle is astonishing. In Renaissance and classical style, it has a magnificent Renaissance keep, harmonious corner towers with domed roofs and an elegant arcaded gallery. The sumptuous interior is a true historical testimony. Outside and around the castle, the park is a treat for all, the large Napoleon labyrinth, the children's castle, the flowery checkerboard, the French gardens and the Duchess's garden are a delight.

Château de Valençay and its Remarkable garden
Château de Valençay and its Remarkable garden© iStock

 

The castel of Azay-le-Ferron is home to another superb park with century-old trees, an orchard and a rose garden, as well as elegant yew trees pruned in topiary. The Renaissance fortress, built from the 15th to the 18th century, consists of 18 rooms furnished and decorated with tapestries, paintings and objets d'art, and an architecture in four parts: a tower, a wing and two pavilions.

The Brenne Regional Nature Park offers the opportunity to discover this territory thanks to paths on which information posts allow you to admire the many migratory birds that come to breed there. A dream place for fauna and flora, this wild land of more than 2000 ponds is a paradise for all those who love horticulture or ornithology. It is 166,000 hectares where 2,300 animal species and 1,200 plant species live in perfect harmony. The pond of Bellebouche is one of the 2000 ponds present in this park, you can relax there thanks to the base of leisure arranged and even bathe! (Please note that swimming is not supervised). A haven of peace that will please both children and adults.

A former fortified town, Argenton-sur-Creuse is built around the Creuse River which runs through it. Nicknamed the Venice of Berry, it is welcoming and dynamic, the authentic districts and those that have been modernised are in harmony. The church of Saint-Sauveur and the Rue Raspail are worth seeing, as is the lovely view over the valley and the high roofs from the terrace of the Bonne-Dame chapel.

Argenton-sur-Creuse and its colourful facades
Argenton-sur-Creuse and its colourful facades© iStock

In the commune of Nohant-Vic, you can visit George Sand's house, which dates from the 18th century, and discover the places where artists such as Flaubert, Balzac, Delacroix and Chopin have been invited. The garden, classified as a Remarkable Garden, is also worth a visit: vegetable garden, wooded park, rose garden and orchard. In the cemetery near the garden you can visit the tomb of George Sand.

Gargilesse-Dampierre, 4 kilometres from George Sand's house, is classified as one of the most beautiful villages in France. A popular place for artists, including George Sand herself, who liked to come here to rest, the pleasant and quiet village offers many treasures such as the Notre-Dame church and the fresco in its crypt. Don't leave without seeing George Sand's refuge, now transformed into a museum, the Villa Algira.

The village of Gargilesse-Dampierre
The village of Gargilesse-Dampierre© iStock

 

Also classified as one of the Most Beautiful Villages in France, Saint-Benoît-du-Sault is well worth a visit. Located between the Berry and Limousin regions, you have to admire the beauty of its heritage with its Romanesque church, its fortified gate, its belfry, its ramparts and its pretty little streets. A magnificent landscape awaits you from the terrace of the church!

Village of Saint-Benoit-du-Sault on the banks of the Indre
Village of Saint-Benoit-du-Sault on the banks of the Indre© iStock

 

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