Chauvigny Today

Chauvigny is the main town of the district, forever increasing in size.  It is a lively town of 7000 inhabitants.

Originally situated in the town centre, the porcelain factory, trading under the well-known name of Apilco, opened an ultra-modern factory on the outskirts of Chauvigny at the Planty industrial park.  At the nearby stone quarries (limestone), Rocamat also adopted the latest technology. 

Close-by stands the aerodrome, which complies with European specifications and allows for gliding and conventional flying.  Chauvigny is a flourishing industrial town. 

Flowers abound in this most hospitable of towns. 

One can enjoy a three star camp site (free), shaded parking facilities, picnic areas, staked out walks, a public park, swimming pool, tennis courts, gymnasium, archery, boules, mountain biking, cyclo-tourism and others. 

Chauvigny, officially classified as a 'town of artistic interest' is above all a tourism centre.  The Gouzon Keep, consolidated and restored is home to an industrial archaeology museum and the main attractions of the Upper Town.  Not to be missed either are the nearby archaeological and social history museum and the Romanesque collegiate of Saint Peter with its unusual capitals.  Guided tours of the Upper Town are under the aegis of the CNMHS.  Also well worth a visit is the wonderful falconry display at the Baronial chateau.

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