Editing Chateauroux

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    |country    =France
    |region     =Centre (France)
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    |wikivoyage =Chateauroux
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    |imagetext  =Blason of the City
    |ambassadors=[[Liste_des_Volontaires_CS_en_France#En_R.C3.A9gion_Centre|CS Ambassadors in the Area]]
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'''Chateauroux''' is a city in [[France]]. the capital of the Indre department in central France and the second-largest town in Berry, after [[Bourges]] and one of the main cities in the Region [[Center]]. Its residents are called Castelroussines or Castelroussins. Châteauroux is one of the communes awarded the grand prize by the Concours National des Villes et Villages Fleuris, a beautification initiative begun in 1959. Châteauroux lies on the Indre River 250 km (155 miles) south of Paris and 142 km (88 miles) south of Orléans. It is situated on the edge of the government-owned Châteauroux forest and the Brenne national park. The city boasts 450 hectares (1112 acres) of parks, amounting to 52 m² (560 ft²) for each resident. Châteauroux's average elevation is 154 m (505 ft) above sea level.
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Châteauroux enjoys a mild climate. Temperature extremes range from an average January low of 0.8° C (33° F) to an average August high of 25.1° C (77° F).
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==<FONT COLOR="#3300CC">'''HISTORY OF CHATEAUROUX'''</FONT>==
The old town, close to the river, forms a nucleus around which a newer and more extensive quarter, bordered by boulevards, has grown up; the suburbs of St. Christophe and Déols lie on the right bank of the Indre. '''The castle from which the city takes its name was built in the latter part of the 10th century''' by Raoul, prince of Déols. During the Middle Ages it was the seat of a seigniory, which was raised to the rank of countship in 1497. In 1616, when it was held by Henry II, prince of Condé, it was raised to the rank of duchy. In 1736 it returned to the crown, and was given to Marie Anne de Mailly-Nesle, duchess of Châteauroux, by Louis XV in 1744. The present Château Raoul housing the préfecture offices dates from the 15th century.

'''''More informations about the History of Chateauroux on the [[wikipedia:Chateauroux]] !'''''

==<FONT COLOR="#3300CC">'''WHAT TO VISIT ?'''</FONT>==
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[[Image:Eglise st andré.jpg|thumb|220px|center|Saint André Church]]
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[[Image:Cathedral.JPG|thumb|300px|center|The Cathedral]]
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[[Image:Jardin des cordeliers.jpg|thumb|230px|center|The Jardin des Cordeliers]]
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[[Image:Chateau raoul.JPG|thumb|280px|center|Raoul Castle]]
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[[Image:Eglise notre dame.JPG|thumb|280px|center|Notre Dame Church]]
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[[Image:Musée bertrand.jpg|thumb|310px|center|Bertrand Museum]]  
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'''''More informations about the places to visit in Chateauroux on the [[wikivoyage:Chateauroux]] and/or visit the [http://www.chateauroux-tourisme.fr/client/index.aspx?Language=en Official Website of the Office of Tourism].'''''

==<FONT COLOR="#3300CC">'''TIPS'''</FONT>==

===<FONT COLOR="#CC0000">'''Free Internet/Wifi Access'''</FONT>===

Here is a list of some places in Chateauroux where you can get some free Internet and/or Wifi access:

* '''PIJ de Châteauroux''' - ''Adress: 15 rue de la République 36000 CHATEAUROUX - Tel: 02 54 07 24 95'' 
* '''ASTROLABE formation''' - ''Adress: 2/4, rue Pierre Loti 36000 châteauroux - Tel: 02 54 08 13 50''

===<FONT COLOR="#CC0000">'''Nice & Cheap Places to Eat'''</FONT>===

===<FONT COLOR="#CC0000">'''Nightlife'''</FONT>===

Voici une petite liste des bars sur Châteauroux:

*Le B52, en centre ville, belle décoration et ambiance trés jeune!!!!! _ un bar plus les plus jeunes d'entre nous

*Le café Face, en centre ville, Place de la République, idéal pour des soireés estivales en terrasse, attention ils ferment toujours assez tôt

*Le latino café, voisin du Face, pas mal,beaucoup de musique( trés forte), jolie déco et des soirées avec une danseuse tres sexy le vendredi et le samedi!

*Le PARIS, Place de la République aussi, c'est un bar brasserie fréquenté en journée.

* Le Caméléon, Jolie déco, bar à l'etage et disco dans une cave en bas!Un grand choix de cocktail et de coupes de glaces!
Attention entrée payante apres 24hres


==<FONT COLOR="#3300CC">'''COUCHSURFERS'''</FONT>==

There are about 30 Couchsurfers in Chateauroux and its area. You can check the [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=10285 CS Group of Chateauroux] or simply a couchsearch to find and contact them.<br/>

===<FONT COLOR="#CC0000">'''Meetings'''</FONT>===
There are no CS meetings organised in Chateauroux for the moment, but just check the [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=10285 CS Group of Chateauroux] to see what happen in the city and/or the [http://www.couchsurfing.com/group.html?gid=183 Regional CS Group of Centre ([[Center]])] to see if there is any event in the area.

===<FONT COLOR="#CC0000">'''Coffee or a Drink'''</FONT>===
Here is a list of persons who are ready to have a drink with you and/or show you the city:

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==<FONT COLOR="#3300CC">'''TRANSPORTATIONS'''</FONT>==

===<FONT COLOR="#CC0000">'''How to get to Chateauroux'''</FONT>===

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==<FONT COLOR="#3300CC">'''IN CASE OF EMERGECY'''</FONT>==
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* '''Police Station:''' <br/>
Police :17 or 02 54 08 50 17<br/>
Gendarmerie: 24, rue Schwob - Tel: 02 54 53 74 90
* '''Health Urgency:''' <br/>
SAMU : 15 or 02 54 29 60 00
* '''Hospital:''' <br/>
Centre hospitalier - 216, avenue de Verdun - Tel : 02 54 29 60 00
* '''Fireman Station:'''<br/>
Pompiers : 18
* '''Embassy:''' 
* '''Emergency Doctor:'''<br/>
SOS Medecins du Cher: 02 48 23 33 33

==<FONT COLOR="#3300CC">'''LOCAL MEDIA MENTIONS'''</FONT>==
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[[Category:France]]
[[Category:Centre (France)]]
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==<FONT COLOR="#3300CC">'''INTERESTED LINKS'''</FONT>==

* '''[http://www.couchsurfing.com/group.html?gid=183 Regional CS Group: Centre ([[Center]])]'''
* '''[http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=10285 City CS Group: Chateauroux]'''
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* '''[http://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Chateauroux Chateauroux on Wikivoyage]'''
* '''[http://hitchwiki.org/en/Chateauroux Chateauroux on Hitchwiki]'''
* '''[http://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chateauroux Chateauroux on Wikipedia]'''