Saint-Gaultier, Commune in Indre department, France.
Saint-Gaultier covers approximately 19.2 square kilometers along the Creuse River banks, with elevations ranging from 91 to 169 meters above sea level and a population of about 1,734 inhabitants.
Founded around 1060 by Gaultier, son of a Charentais knight who became a religious figure, the commune originated from a priory he established near a ford on the Creuse River.
The commune preserves a Romanesque church from the 11th century and several medieval castles including Lignac Castle where King Henry IV stayed in March 1589, showcasing its architectural heritage.
Located in the Le Blanc arrondissement with postal code 36800 and INSEE code 36192, the commune features 48 commercial establishments and 38 active local associations serving the community.
Saint-Gaultier temporarily changed its name to Rochelibre between December 1793 and February 1794 during the French Revolution, before reverting to its original identity in early 1794.
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