Aigurande

Aigurande is a commune with 1534 inhabitants (as of January 1, 2011 ) in the department of Indre in the Centre region; it belongs to the district of La Chatre and Canton Aigurande.

Geography

Aigurande located 26 kilometers southeast of La Chatre, north of Bouzanne, which rises in the municipality. The municipality belongs to the Association of Municipalities Marche Berrichonne.

Etymology

The town's name derives from the Gallic word " Equoranda ", which refers to a river which separated two Gallic tribes, namely the Lemovici and Bituriges ( from the province of Berry ) from each other.

Culture and sights

  • The dolmen of Pontets
  • Remains of the castle
  • Mill Planet
  • Notre Dame from the 11th and 14th century
  • Church choir from the 14th century
  • Bell tower from the 16th century
  • Bouzanne source
  • Sundial
  • Lavoir
  • Old Roman Road

Demographics

Sports

Aigurande in 2008 launched the sixth stage of the Tour de France. 2011, the church was the starting point of the 8th stage of the Tour de France.

Centre (French region) Arrondissement Cantons of France Postal codes in France Gaulish language Lemovices Berry (province) 2008 Tour de France, Stage 1 to Stage 11#Stage 6 2008 Tour de France 2011 Tour de France, Stage 1 to Stage 11#Stage 8 2011 Tour de France
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