US Museum, Military history museum in Châteauroux, France
The US Museum exhibits military artifacts, historical documents, and wartime equipment that illustrate American military presence in central France through the decades.
During World War II, the museum building served as a coordination center for American forces stationed at the nearby Châteauroux air base.
The museum organizes regular exhibitions highlighting Franco-American connections through personal stories of veterans, photographs, and correspondence between soldiers and locals.
Visitors can explore the museum's collections every Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday from 2:00 PM to 5:30 PM, with guided tours available upon request.
The collection includes original uniforms donated by American veterans who were stationed in Châteauroux, complete with personal notes and photographs.
Location: Châteauroux
Accessibility: Rolstoeltoegankelijk
Address: US Museum, 1 Pl. de la Gare, 36000 Châteauroux, France 36000 Châteauroux 36000 Châteauroux
Opening Hours: Woensdag 14:00-17:30; Vrijdag-Zaterdag 14:00-17:30
Phone: +33668771630
Website: http://chatx-usa.com
GPS coordinates: 46.81014,1.69883
Latest update: March 2, 2025 22:11
Châteauroux features architectural heritage reflecting its medieval and religious past. The Château Raoul, a 10th-century fortress located on the heights above the Indre river, is next to the Cordeliers Convent, a 13th-century Franciscan building now used for contemporary art exhibitions. History enthusiasts will also enjoy the Hôtel Bertrand Museum, the former residence of General Bertrand with Napoleonic collections, and the US Air Force Museum, which traces American military presence in the city between 1951 and 1967. The city combines this historic heritage with leisure spaces accessible to families. The Belle Isle Leisure Base spans 18 hectares around a pond and features sports fields and playgrounds. The Public Garden, a four-hectare park in the city center, offers flowering lawns and shaded areas. The 19th-century market halls host a market where local products and specialties are showcased. Between Roman monuments like the Saint-André Church from the 12th century and modern recreational facilities, Châteauroux invites exploration of different facets of Berry.
Château Raoul
1 km
St. Andrew's Church, Châteauroux
199 m
Hôtel Bertrand
545 m
Église Notre-Dame de Châteauroux
775 m
Château du Parc
1.4 km
Église Saint-Martial de Châteauroux
494 m
Couvent des Cordeliers de Châteauroux
588 m
Chapelle Saint-Martin de Châteauroux
852 m
Jardin Public
848 m
Hôtel de préfecture de l'Indre, Châteauroux
938 m
L'îlot Z'enfants
1.3 km
Parc Balsan
1.4 km
Porte de Châteauroux
802 m
Hôtel du maréchal Bertrand
518 m
Châteauroux Métropole
580 m
River Lanes
1.4 km
Chambre de commerce et d'industrie de l'Indre
385 m
Equinoxe
612 m
Les Halles
633 m
Église Saint-Christophe de Châteauroux
1.4 km
Immeuble, 12 rue de la Gare, rue Ledru-Rollin
286 m
Maison, 50, 52, 54, 56, 58 rue de la Gare
121 m
Pont Gütersloh
962 m
Porte de la vieille prison
813 m
Musée du Berry
1.5 km
Mémorial De L'Indre Des Combattants Morts Pour La France En Afrique Du Nord
770 m
Monument de la Déportation
679 m
Monument aux morts de la guerre de 1870
328 mReviews
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