🏰 Châteauroux: France’s Sleepy Gem for Slow Travel 🌿

📍 "A town where alleyways whisper history, and the only rush is the breeze through medieval streets." 🚶♀️ Why You’ll Love Wandering Here: "Me, Myself & Cobblestones" – Stroll empty lanes (seriously, where is everyone?), past half-timbered houses and hidden courtyards23. No GPS Needed – The old town is tiny & maze-like—getting "lost" means discovering a 12th-century church or Bertrand Museum’s Napoleon relics310. Taxi Troubles? 🚖 Uber doesn’t exist here. Pro tip: Memorize the local taxi number (or embrace long walks!). Early Bird Dining – Even the beloved Chez Fabrice closes by 7 PM—plan dinners like a pensioner! 🕖🍷 🌄 Hidden Perks: Free Buses! 🚌 The city’s zero-fare transit makes exploring easy9. Rooftop Views – Climb Notre-Dame Church for a golden-domed panorama2. Napoleonic Vibes – Hotel Bertrand’s museum holds the emperor’s toothbrush (really)3. "Châteauroux doesn’t buzz—it hums. Come for the solitude, stay for the 7 PM ‘nightlife’." 😉 #SlowTravelFrance #HiddenGems