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Châteauroux
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| Country | France |
| Region | Centre |
| Department | Indre |
| Arrondissement | Châteauroux |
| Canton | Chief town of 4 cantons |
| Intercommunality | Castelroussine |
| Mayor | Jean-François Mayet (2008–2014) |
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| Elevation | 132–164 m (433–538 ft) (avg. 154 m/505 ft) |
| Land area1 | 25.54 km2 (9.86 sq mi) |
| Population2 | 47,127 (2007) |
| - Density | 1,845 /km2 (4,780 /sq mi) |
| INSEE/Postal code | 36044/ 36000 |
| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km² (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | |
| 2 Population without double counting: residents of multiple communes (e.g., students and military personnel) only counted once. | |
Châteauroux is the capital of the Indre department in central France and the second-largest town in the province of Berry, after Bourges. 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.
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Châteauroux lies on the Indre River 250 km south of Paris and 142 km 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 sq ft) for each resident. Châteauroux's average elevation is 154 m above sea level.
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).
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.
La Berrichonne de Châteauroux (pronounced: [lɑ beʁiʃɔn də ʃatoʁw]), commonly referred to as LB Châteauroux or simply Châteauroux, is a French association football club based in Châteauroux. The football team is a part of a sports club that consists of several other sports and was founded in 1883. The team currently plays in Ligue 2, the second division of French football, having finished 16th in the 2009–10 campaign. The club has played only one season in Ligue 1; the 1997–98 season.
In 2004, Châteauroux reached the final of the 2003–04 Coupe de France. The team was defeated 1–0 by Paris Saint-Germain, but still qualified for the following season's UEFA Cup because Paris Saint-Germain finished second in the first division. Châteauroux lost in the first round to Belgian club Club Brugge.
Châteauroux plays its home fixtures at the 17,173 capacity Stade Gaston Petit in front of crowds averaging between 6,000–7,000. Visitors are directed to one end of the Credit Agricole stand. The team strip is a deep red and blue with a vertical striped shirt and blue shorts. The club president was Michel Denisot and is currently Patrick Le Seyec, while the Manager is Didier Tholot. Châteauroux's kit partner is Nike.
The Gare de Châteauroux railway station offers direct connections to Paris, Orleans, Limoges, Toulouse and several regional destinations. The A20 motorway connects Châteauroux with Vierzon, Brive-la-Gaillarde and Toulouse.
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