WHAT TO SEE & DO
Overview Table
| Name | Appeal | Type | Visit | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Montrésor Castle | ✦✦✧✧✧ | Castle & Park | Self | Paid € |
| 2 | Balcons de l'Indre | ✦✦✧✧✧ | Hike | Self | Free |
| 3 | Village Itself | ✦✦✧✧✧ | Village | Self | Free |
| 4 | Halles des Cardeux | ✦✧✧✧✧ | Exhibits - Stained Glass | Self | Free |
| 5 | St. Jean-Baptiste Church | ✦✧✧✧✧ | Church | Self | Free |
1. Montrésor Castle
Appeal ✦✦✧✧✧
Type Castle & Park
Visit Self-guided
Cost Paid
French Name
Château de Montrésor
Montrésor Castle was originally built in the 11th century and then rebuilt to its current form in the 16th century. In the Renaissance style, it is surrounded by lush gardens and parkland.
In the 19th century, it was acquired by a Polish count who restored it extensively. It is thus nicknamed “The small Poland”.
🏞️ Google Images Overview – Exterior
🏞️ Google Images Overview – Interior
2. Balcons de l'Indre
Appeal ✦✦✧✧✧
Type Hike
Visit Self-guided
Cost Free
French Name
Balcons de l’Indre
This scenic hiking trail offers beautiful views of the Indre River around the village and the surrounding countryside.
3. Village Itself
Appeal ✦✦✧✧✧
Type Village
Visit Self-guided
Cost Free
The streets of Montrésor showcase the village’s medieval architecture and historical charm. Cobbled lanes and picturesque houses offer a glimpse into the past.
4. Halles des Cardeux
Appeal ✦✧✧✧✧
Type Stained Glass Exhibitions
Visit Self-guided
Cost Free
French Names
Halle des Cardeux
Musée Gemmail
Halles aux Laines
Halles des Cardeux is an exhibition space dedicated to stained glass art, located in a historic wooden building in Montrésor.
There is also a small food market on Saturday mornings outside.
5. St. Jean-Baptiste Church
Appeal ✦✧✧✧✧
Type Church
Visit Self-guided
Cost Free
French Names
Collégiale Saint-Jean-Baptiste
Église Saint-Jean-Baptise
The Church of St. Jean-Baptiste dates from the 15th century and was built in a Gothic style.
🏞️ Google Images Overview – Exterior
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