Prairie de Saint-Gildas, Natural grassland in Châteauroux, France
The Saint-Gildas Prairie features extensive wetlands with two small branches of the Indre River flowing through green meadows and natural vegetation.
The grassland transformed in the mid-1990s from agricultural land into a protected natural area with a focus on pike breeding and wildlife conservation.
Local environmental associations organize educational workshops in the prairie to raise awareness about ecological preservation and natural heritage protection.
The prairie remains flooded from late January to late May each year, creating optimal conditions for pike reproduction and releasing 1,000 young fish.
This Natura 2000 classified site functions as one of the three most important pike breeding grounds in the Indre department of France.
Location: Châteauroux
Address: 36000 Châteauroux, France 36000 Châteauroux
GPS coordinates: 46.81467,1.67948
Latest update: March 12, 2025 09:17
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
553 m
St. Andrew's Church, Châteauroux
1.5 km
Hôtel Bertrand
1.1 km
Église Notre-Dame de Châteauroux
816 m
Château du Parc
308 m
Église Saint-Martial de Châteauroux
1.2 km
Couvent des Cordeliers de Châteauroux
1.1 km
Chapelle Saint-Martin de Châteauroux
718 m
Jardin Public
1.1 km
Hôtel de préfecture de l'Indre, Châteauroux
645 m
L'îlot Z'enfants
1.3 km
Parc Balsan
307 m
Porte de Châteauroux
757 m
Hôtel du maréchal Bertrand
1.1 km
Châteauroux Métropole
986 m
River Lanes
1.4 km
Chambre de commerce et d'industrie de l'Indre
1.2 km
Equinoxe
1.1 km
Les Halles
929 m
Église Saint-Christophe de Châteauroux
464 m
Base Nautique de Belle-Isle
1.6 km
Immeuble, 12 rue de la Gare, rue Ledru-Rollin
1.3 km
Maison, 50, 52, 54, 56, 58 rue de la Gare
1.4 km
Pont Gütersloh
633 m
US Museum
1.6 km
Porte de la vieille prison
746 m
Musée du Berry
386 m
Mémorial De L'Indre Des Combattants Morts Pour La France En Afrique Du Nord
835 mReviews
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