In the Indre in the Center-Loire Valley region, Issoudun an old medieval town, is now a dynamic town resolutely turned towards the future, very easily accessible by car, train or bus. For sporting, cultural, environmental activities... Issoudun offers a wide variety of leisure activities (shopping, museums, festivals, green tourism ...). A flower-filled town with a 4 flowers star classification, with its 55 hectares of parks, gardens and green spaces and its commitment to the 21 agenda, it is an example in environmental matters.
What to do in Issoudun and the surrounding area ?
Issoudun is, amongst others, a well-known rendezvous for lovers of gliding (or glider flights). Its geographical position and its climate make it an ideal site for the practice of this aerial sport, as well as a popular starting point for the leap-frog trips around the Loire castles.
For a discovery that combines nature and tourism, the equestrian center of the Champs Forts, behind the beautiful park of the castle of Frapesie, offers horseback and carriage rides which respect the tradition of the former Knight monk’s order. Just 10 km from Issoudun, the village of Saint-Ambroix is home to Gallo-Roman remains and the Cistercian abbey of La Prée in Ségry is an exceptional site to enjoy in the heart of Berry.
20 mn to the north, discover the famous vineyard of Reuilly and its imposing heritage (Romanesque 11th century church, Ferté’s XVIIth century castle, the vine museum ...).
Trout fishing enthusiasts will appreciate the Charost fishing pond and at Mareuil sur Arnon, less than 20 km from Issoudun, a well-equipped aquatic area proposes numerous nautical activities to share with family (canoes, kayaks, Pedal boats, windsurfing boards, etc.). All excellent reasons for visiting us ...