Issoudun

Issoudun () is a commune in the Indre department, administrative region of Centre-Val de Loire, France. It is also referred to as Issoundun, which is the ancient name.

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Issoudun is a town in the Indre department of central France, located in the Centre-Val de Loire region. The town has historical significance dating back to ancient times, when it was known by the alternative name Issoundun.

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Place details

Locality: Issoudun
Region: Centre-Val de Loire
Country: France
Population: 14,385
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Travel guide

Understand

Issoudun is on the Way of St. James pilgrimage. French novelist Honore de Balzac came to Issoudun several times to visit friends. He describes the city in one of his novel 'La Rabouilleuse'.

See

Saint-Cyr Church (L' eglise Saint-Cyr) Beffroi City Hall (L' hotel de ville) The White Tower (La Tour Blanche) The mirrors fountain (La Fontaine aux Miroirs). In front of the City Hall. The castle town (Le quartier du Chateau).Between the Beffroi, the City Hall and Saint-Jacques tower, nice medieval houses. La cite des metiers d'art is a renovated industrial hall, next to the train station. Francois-Mitterand Park (Le parc Francois Mitterand) Frapesle Manor (Le Chateau de Frapesle). The place where Balzac spent some time. It's a private manor today but the poplar trees alley to reach it is nice for a walk. 20 minutes by foot out of town.

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Article

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Contents

Geography
Location
Terrain
Transport
History
Origins
Middle Ages
World War I
Recent Events
Politics and administration
Territorial division
Population
Landmarks
In popular culture
Culture
Twin towns
See also
References
Sources
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Issoudun () is a commune in the Indre department, administrative region of Centre-Val de Loire, France. It is also referred to as Issoundun, which is the ancient name.

==Geography== ===Location=== Issoudun is a sub-prefecture, located in the east of the Indre department. It is in the former region of Berry. The surrounding communes are: Les Bordes (4 km) Saint-Aoustrille (5 km) St. Lizaigne (7 km) Chouday (7 km) Lizeray (8 km) Condé (8 km) Thizay (8 km) Saint-Georges-sur-Arnon (10 km) Saint-Ambroix (10 km) Saugy (10 km) Saint-Aubin (11 km) Châteauroux (27 km) Châtre (41 km) Le Blanc (79 km)