| Festival |
Musiques
au Pays de George Sand
O.T.S.I
La Châtre
02 54 48 22 64 |
Information
and Reservations for the Nohant and Saint Chartrier festivals
and Frédéric Chopin encounters. |
| The
Writers Experience |
Château
de George Sand
36400 Nohant
02 54 31 06 04 |
18th
century chateau featuring period furniture, objects,documents
and various collections tracing the life and works of the
writer. |
| Château |
Donjon
de Sarzay
36400 Sarzay
02 54 31 32 25 |
14th
century chateau including country objects and the usual
19th century features. Features include a panoramic view
from the top of the donjon. |
| Religious
Site |
Eglise
St Jacques
36260 Neuvy St Sépulcre
02 54 30 80 17 (presbytery) |
Built
between the 11th and 12th century, this church was based
on the Holy Sepulcher in Jerusalem, and contains three drops
of the precious blood of Christ. |
| Theme
park |
Le
parc à puces
36190 Orsennes
02 54 47 32 61 |
A
water park for the whole family: the slippery ladder, water
slides, paddling pool. |
| Mechanical
Sports |
Euro-Formula
Circuit de Chavy
36400 La Châtre
02 54 06 05 24
|
Introductory
and advanced courses in race car driving. Supervision by
qualified personnel. |
| Museum |
Musée
des racines
36400 Thevet St Julien
02 54 30 05 91 |
Exhibition
of animal sculptures made from the roots of trees and vines. |
Outings
and
Hiking |
O.T.S.I.
36400 La Châtre
02 54 48 22 64 |
Demarcated
hiking paths through the Berry countryside. Various levels
of difficulty. To be done with a topographical guide. |
| Religious
Site |
Eglise
de Vic
Le Bourg
36400 Vic |
Roman
construction built in the 12th century and including beautiful
frescos from the same period. |
| Mill |
Le
Moulin d'Angibault
36230 Montipouret
02 54 31 11 46 |
Discover
the functionings of an old mill and the life of the miller
during the days of George Sand. A beautiful country outing. |