Couvent des Cordeliers de Châteauroux
Couvent des Cordeliers de Châteauroux, Franciscan convent in Châteauroux, France.
The Couvent des Cordeliers features stone walls, vaulted ceilings, and a fifty-meter-long nave within a medieval architectural complex in central Châteauroux.
Founded in 1214 by Brother Filiponti, a companion of Saint Francis of Assisi, the convent housed up to fifty monks during its peak in the 15th century.
The convent now functions as an exhibition space, hosting contemporary art displays and the International Ceramics Biennial in its converted medieval halls.
The gardens remain accessible day and night throughout the year, while the interior spaces open only during scheduled exhibitions and guided tours.
The 8,000-square-meter garden, arranged in terraces, connects to restored ancient washhouses along the Indre River through multiple landscaped pathways.
Location: Châteauroux
Address: rue Alain-Fournier
GPS coordinates: 46.81450,1.69448
Latest update: June 23, 2025 10:08
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
683 m
St. Andrew's Church, Châteauroux
464 m
Hôtel Bertrand
86 m
Église Notre-Dame de Châteauroux
586 m
Château du Parc
1.1 km
Église Saint-Martial de Châteauroux
96 m
Chapelle Saint-Martin de Châteauroux
584 m
Jardin Public
264 m
Hôtel de préfecture de l'Indre, Châteauroux
668 m
L'îlot Z'enfants
747 m
Parc Balsan
1.1 km
Porte de Châteauroux
465 m
Hôtel du maréchal Bertrand
108 m
Châteauroux Métropole
437 m
River Lanes
825 m
Chambre de commerce et d'industrie de l'Indre
274 m
Equinoxe
663 m
Les Halles
339 m
Église Saint-Christophe de Châteauroux
843 m
Base Nautique de Belle-Isle
1.2 km
Immeuble, 12 rue de la Gare, rue Ledru-Rollin
360 m
Maison, 50, 52, 54, 56, 58 rue de la Gare
486 m
Pont Gütersloh
511 m
US Museum
588 m
Porte de la vieille prison
480 m
Mémorial De L'Indre Des Combattants Morts Pour La France En Afrique Du Nord
608 m
Monument de la Déportation
511 m
Monument aux morts de la guerre de 1870
261 mReviews
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