Useful information
Identity papers, driving licence, passport
In case of loss or theft of your identity papers, contact the services of the prefecture of Indre.
Contact: Place de la Victoire et des Alliés - 36000 Châteauroux
(+33) 2 54 29 50 00
Health
If you have a health problem, you can go to a health centre or contact the Service d'accès aux soins (SAS), which will help you get an appointment with a GP within 48 hours. You can also go to the emergency at the Châteauroux hospital (216, avenue de Verdun - 36000 Châteauroux). To avoid overloading the emergency service, start by calling 15.
Security and safety
In the event of theft, assault or any other form of violence, go to the Châteauroux police station.
Contact: boulevard George Sand - 36000 Châteauroux
(+33) 2 54 08 50 17
In an emergency, call 17
Mobility, transport
Châteauroux metropolitan area has a free bus network. Find the map and bus timetables at: https://www.bus-horizon.com/
SNCF station: rue Bourdillon - 36000 Châteauroux - https://www.garesetconnexions.sncf/fr/gares-services/chateauroux
Taxi
Accommodation
Find all accommodation on: https://www.chateauroux-tourisme.com/preparez-votre-sejour/ou-dormir/
Restaurants
Find all the restaurants on: https://www.chateauroux-tourisme.com/preparez-votre-sejour/ou-manger/
Things to do
Places to visit, leisure activities, outings... Find all the activities on: https://www.chateauroux-tourisme.com/preparez-votre-sejour/que-faire/
Contact Châteauroux Tourist Office: 2, place de la République - 36000 Châteauroux
(+33)2 54 34 10 74
Emergency numbers
Police: 17
Fire department: 18
Emergency services: 15
SAS 36: 116 117
European emergency number: 112
SMS / Fax number for the deaf and hard of hearing: 114
Medical emergencies 36: (+33)2 54 34 34 34
Poison control centre: (+33)2 41 48 21 21
Domestic violence: 31 19
Samu social / Help for the homeless: 115
Viol femme information: 0800 05 95 95
SOS Suicide: (+33)1 45 39 40 00
Social media accounts to follow
In the event of a crisis (attacks, demonstrations, accidents, etc.), the prefecture communicates important information on its networks (diversions, areas closed to traffic).
On Facebook: Préfet de l'Indre
On X : @prefet36
Interactive map: https://www.chateauroux-tourisme.com/preparez-votre-sejour/pratique/carte-interactive/