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The town of La Châtre has its roots in the roman era, evident from the roman bridge that links both banks of the river Indre, and was first founded as a roman camp . The town is dominated by its medieval buildings and its links to the novelist "George Sands", which are evident everywhere, from place names to museums. With all the usual shops, Saturday market and its many bars, restaurants and cafés, it provides a great day out. Also, if the kids need more swimming, there is a fantastic pool.

La Châtre is dominated by the nineteenth-century novelist George Sand : every other place name is connected with her. The Musée George Sand et de la Vallée Noire , 71 rue Venose (daily: May, June & Sept 9am-noon & 2-7pm; July & Aug 9am-7pm; rest of year 9am-noon & 2-5pm; closed Jan;  Please confirm details), dedicates a floor to the writer, with plenty of pictures, including George Sand's caricatures of her friends, a photo of Chopin, her son Maurice's illustrations for his mother's work and the doodles on her manuscripts. Apart from this, the town's most distinctive feature is the background noise of gentle tapping as competitors in the annual stone sculpture competition set to work each June. You can watch them at it and admire the results, which are displayed around the town.

La Châtre's tourist office is on square George-Sand (daily 10am-12.30pm & 2-6pm; tel 02.54.48.22.64, fax 02.54.06.09.15).  The restaurant Jardin de la Poste , 10 rue Basse-Mouhet (tel 02.54.48.05.62; closed Sun evening, Mon & mid-Sept to Oct 5), should leave you feeling well satisfied for little more than 12 euros.

Golf – There are several courses within a reasonable distance, including the 18-hole championship course at La Châtre (Green Fees are  28€ to 33€).

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