Chartreuse du Liget
Chartreuse du Liget is a carthusian monastery located. It is in Chemillé-sur-Indrois. Since 1972 it has been a classé historic monument (in part).
Monastery or convent in Chemillé-sur-Indrois
One of the best-known places to visit in France
#2,141 of the 37,318 museums, châteaux, gardens and other attractions we list in France, by how widely it is covered (4 Wikipedia and sister-site articles). About ↓
In Chemillé-sur-Indrois
Chartreuse du Liget is in the commune of Chemillé-sur-Indrois, with 3 more places to visit within 5 km. Towns near it ↓
Classé historic monument (in part)
Protected as a historic monument since 1972; built in the 12th and 18th centuries (Mérimée record PA00097650). About ↓
Written from OpenStreetMap, Wikidata, the Culture ministry’s Mérimée database and Météo-France 1991–2020 normals.
Month by month
The warmest afternoons in Chemillé-sur-Indrois run May to October, at 18–27°C.
Chartreuse du Liget
4 Wikipedia editions have an article on it. Our list has 57 more places within 15 km; first among them is Château de Loches, at 10 km.
- Type
- Monastery or convent
- Protection
- Classé historic monument (in part) · 1972
- Built
- 12th and 18th centuries
- Covered in
- 4 Wikipedia and sister-site articles
- Commune
- Chemillé-sur-Indrois, Indre-et-Loire
Locating Chartreuse du Liget
Chartreuse du Liget sits at the orange dot; the numbered ones are listed below.
© OpenStreetMap contributors · The dashed line is the commune of Chemillé-sur-Indrois. · commune boundary: IGN
Towns a short way from Chartreuse du Liget
With 6,234 people, Loches is the largest of the 7. Every town below has its own grades, prices and places to visit.
- 1Chemillé-sur-Indrois
- 2Loches
- 3Saint-Georges-sur-Cher
- 4Saint-Aignan
- 5Bléré
- 6Montrichard Val de Cher
- 7La Croix-en-Touraine
Chemillé-sur-Indrois
Loches
Saint-Georges-sur-Cher
Saint-Aignan
Compare the 7 towns
| Town | Where Chartreuse du Liget is | People |
|---|---|---|
| Chemillé-sur-Indrois | It’s in this commune | 227 |
| Loches | 11 km west of it | 6,234 |
| Saint-Georges-sur-Cher | 20 km north of it | 2,710 |
| Saint-Aignan | 22 km northeast of it | 2,789 |
| Bléré | 22 km northwest of it | 5,352 |
| Montrichard Val de Cher | 23 km north of it | 3,611 |
| La Croix-en-Touraine | 25 km northwest of it | 2,543 |
Pair Chartreuse du Liget with these
There are 57 within 15 km, 4 attractions, 2 churches and 2 abbeys among them.
AttractionChâteau de Loches10 km west, in Loches2AttractionAttractionChâteau de Montrésor5.5 km east, in Montrésor3ChurchChurchChapelle Saint-Jean-du-Liget900 m southwest, in Sennevières4AttractionAttractionChâteau de Montpoupon12 km north, in Céré-la-Ronde5ChurchChurchÉglise Saint-Jean-Baptiste de Montrésor5.6 km east, in Montrésor6AbbeyAbbeyAbbaye de la Bourdillière5.8 km northwest, in Genillé7AbbeyAbbeyAbbaye Saint-Sauveur de Villeloin6.8 km east, in Villeloin-Coulangé8AttractionAttractionAbbatiale Saint-Pierre-Saint-Paul de Beaulieu-lès-Loches9.1 km west, in Beaulieu-lès-LochesWithin 15 km, close and well known first. Numbers match the map.
Visiting Chartreuse du Liget: the answers
Where is Chartreuse du Liget?
Chartreuse du Liget is in Chemillé-sur-Indrois, in Indre-et-Loire (Centre-Val de Loire).
What is Chartreuse du Liget?
Carthusian monastery located in Indre-et-Loire, in France.
Is Chartreuse du Liget a historic monument?
Yes: Classé historic monument (in part), since 1972, Mérimée record PA00097650.
How well known is Chartreuse du Liget?
Chartreuse du Liget has 4 Wikipedia and sister-site articles in different languages: #2,141 of the 37,318 French places we list.
When is the best time to visit Chartreuse du Liget?
May to October are the warmest months in Chemillé-sur-Indrois, with afternoon highs of 18–27°C (Météo-France 1991–2020 normals).
What else is there to see near Chartreuse du Liget?
Within 15 km: Château de Loches (10 km), Château de Montrésor (5.5 km), Chapelle Saint-Jean-du-Liget (900 m) and Château de Montpoupon (12 km).
Sources: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL), Wikidata (CC0: what it is, its articles, how widely it is covered), the Culture ministry’s Mérimée database (Licence Ouverte 2.0), IGN commune boundaries, Météo-France 1991–2020 normals (Licence Ouverte 2.0).
Photos from Wikimedia Commons, each under its own licence (our copy, resized).
Photo credits (1)
- Château de Loches: Pierre Mairé, CC BY 2.5, Wikimedia Commons
Contains public sector information under the Licence Ouverte / Open Licence 2.0 (Etalab): INSEE, DGFiP, the Interior Ministry’s statistics service (SSMSI), the Ministry of Education (DEPP), the Health Ministry’s statistics service (DREES) and the Housing Ministry (Carte des loyers). Commune boundaries: IGN Admin Express.