Gargilesse-Dampierre
Gargilesse- Dampierre is a commune with 311 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 Éguzon- Chantôme.
Neighboring communities of Gargilesse- Dampierre are Badecon - le-Pin in the north, Pommiers in the east, Orsennes and Saint- Plantaire the southeast, Cuzion in the south, the west and Baraize Ceaulmont in the northwest.
Demographics
Attractions
- Church of Notre -Dame ( 11-12. Century)
- Castle ( 10th century )
- Church of Dampierre (12th century)
- Summer house of George Sand
Town Hall ( Mairie )
Church of Notre -Dame
Castle
Church of Dampierre
House of George Sand
Personalities
- George Sand (1804-1876)
- Pierre Jamet (1893-1991)
Others
Gargilesse is on the list of the most beautiful villages in France
Gargilesse station is on the Camino Via Lemovicensis; here the north and the south route come together