Issoudun is the second largest town in the département of Indre, and is located in the very heart of the historical province of Berry, around half way between Bourges and Châteauroux. Today, it has a population of around 14,000 inhabitants. It is a welcoming, friendly town, with a highly diversified economic and industrial fabric. The town boasts an exceptional array of cultural, sporting and leisure facilities.
The inhabitants of Issoudun place great emphasis on the quality of life, which never fails to charm newcomers or passers-by. The town has been awarded a "4-flower" classification for the quality of its environment, and in particular its public parks and gardens.
Issoudun has been able to make the most of what sets it apart, and successfully blends the development of its historical heritage with a highly ambitious economic growth programme.
