As with other towns in these pages, I was visiting here because online I saw some reasonable and interesting properties for sale in the area. When I mentioned the town to French acquaintances, I got different reactions: “I don’t think you’ll like it; it was an army base for years…” and “Oh yes, lots going on there.” We must all see for ourselves, mustn’t we? Off I went one day, from Vierzon.
When Margaret and I were roaming around the Touraine – how can it be nearly 9 years ago!? – I thought the areas on the Indre river were particularly sweet. Too quiet, but lovely. And Châteauroux is, at least, the capital of the département of Indre (which touches on our old touring zone) so is much more imposing than the little hamlets we saw.
When I first left the train station, I felt the place was a bit sad. Well, that’s hardly rare, right by a station. And a few blocks on I saw it is a substantial town and yes, seems to have a lot going on. My conclusion: not love at first sight, but if I found a good property around here I’d give it serious consideration.
I share my look around the center of town.
