Chatillon-sur-indre
Loire Valley
Châtillon sur
Indre
The town of Châtillon sur
Indre in the department of Indre, grew around its 12th century fortified
'Caesars' tower, as it did its walls encompassed the 11th century
collegiate church of Saint
Outrille.
The church is a blend of Romanesque and Gothic
styles and if you are visiting the town it is worth a visit.
Today the town has all the amenities of a modern community
with shops, including a supermarket plus leisure facilities that
include a large multipurpose gymnasium, a multipurpose indoor
swimming pool winter-summer, a stadium, two soccer fields, three
tennis courts, a recreation area with fitness trail,a roller ring,a
fishing trail and a bowling green. As well as fishing the river
Indre offers opportunities for kayaking, Nearby there is also
an international track for go-karting and motorsport.
A walk round the old town is an interesting exercise as you
are transported back to its medieval origins. You cannot normally visit the tower
(although it sometimes opens on
'Patrimoine
day' see blogpost below)
but to circle it by way of its fortifications
gives you a feel for its proportions.
External links:
www.chatillon-sur-indre.fr/
Official website of town
Blogroll:
Personal blog post on
visit
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