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Village guide · Indre, Centre-Val de Loire · 4 places to discover

A Berry village on the banks of the Creuse where the writer George Sand regularly stayed, Gargilesse-Dampierre preserves its picturesque lanes and medieval château.

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The 4 must-see places in Gargilesse-Dampierre

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George Sand's House in Gargilesse Must-see

The residence where the writer George Sand used to stay, now a museum dedicated to her memory.

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Château de Gargilesse-Dampierre Must-see

A medieval château overlooking the village and the Creuse valley.

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Notre-Dame Church of Gargilesse

A 12th-century Romanesque church, one of the architectural jewels of the Berry village.

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River Creuse at Gargilesse-Dampierre

The banks of the Creuse bordering the village, in a bucolic setting that captivated George Sand.

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