La Châtre

La Châtre is a commune in the Indre department of central France that serves as the administrative center for its arrondissement. The town provides municipal services and maintains its role managing the surrounding area.

The town gained its administrative importance during the French Revolution and has served as a subprefecture ever since. This long-standing role continues to define its position in the region today.

The town hosts a municipal cinema that screens films regularly and organizes events bringing residents together throughout the year. These gatherings form an important part of community life and social interaction.

The town is accessible by public transport and offers administrative services at convenient central locations. Visitors should note that municipal offices operate on standard business hours and close on weekends.

The town has connections to French literary history through the writer George Sand, who lived in the surrounding region and set stories there. This literary link gave the place a distinctive presence in 19th-century French culture.

Location: Indre

Location: arrondissement of la Châtre

Elevation above the sea: 233 m

Shares border with: Briantes, Lacs, Le Magny, Montgivray

Phone: +33254062606

Email: contact@mairie-lachatre.fr

Website: https://lachatre.fr

GPS coordinates: 46.58222,1.98722

Latest update: December 20, 2025 15:11