Tour Blanche d'Issoudun, Medieval keep in Issoudun, France
The White Tower rises 28 meters high with walls 4 meters thick, standing on an artificial hill in the historical center of the city.
Richard the Lionheart ordered the construction of this tower in the late 12th century, and Philip Augustus completed it after his conquest in 1202.
The monument was among the first buildings listed as Historical Monuments in 1840, representing French medieval military architecture.
Visitors can climb to the top of the tower from April to September, with admission fees of 4 euros for adults and 3 euros for youth.
The tower takes its name from Blanche of Castile, who connected Issoudun to the French kingdom through her marriage to Louis VIII.
Location: Issoudun
Address: impasse de la Tour Blanche 36100 Issoudun
Phone: +33254217402
Website: http://tourblanche-issoudun.org
GPS coordinates: 46.94789,1.98983
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:59
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.
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Musée de l'hospice Saint-Roch
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Château de la Ferté
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Église Saint-Cyr d'Issoudun
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Église Saint-Valentin de Saint-Valentin
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Église Saint-Aubin de Saint-Aubin
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Église Saint-Ambroix de Saint-Ambroix
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Hôtel-Dieu d'Issoudun
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Église Saint-Martin de Poisieux
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Église Saint-Étienne de Brives
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