Visit George Sand's house in Nohant
Are you a lover of literature, history or nature? Welcome to George Sand's house in Nohant. Follow in the footsteps of this exceptional woman of letters who left her mark on literature.
Discover George Sand's historic home 29 km from the Best Western Plus Hôtel Le Colbert in Châteauroux.
It was in Nohant, in this house inherited from her grandmother in 1821, that this emblematic figure of the 19th century wrote a large part of her work.
This house remained the novelist's refuge throughout her life. By entering it, you will enter the intimacy of the famous writer, right down to her dressing room and bedroom!
You will pass through the rooms in which she received her no less illustrious guests: Chopin – with whom she lived for 9 years –, Flaubert, Balzac…
And you can even lean over her desk, where she worked tirelessly until dawn.
The puppet theater designed by her son Maurice Sand, located on the first floor, also bears witness to the artistic richness of the place.
Don't forget to take a tour of the 6-hectare estate of gardens, reflecting George Sand's attachment to nature.
Stroll through the romantic little wood, the restored rose garden, or the traditional orchard. These spaces, carefully maintained, combine natural charm and poetry, just like the writer.
You can admire remarkable trees like the ginkgo biloba and the cedar of Lebanon, living witnesses to the history of the place.
Don't miss the charming family cemetery, where George Sand rests.
Take a look around the estate's bookstore: you can buy his works as well as books dedicated to his literary and cultural heritage.
The space also offers a permanent exhibition of puppets made by Maurice Sand, a real dive into the creative world of this family of artists!
Make the most of your stay in Berry by booking one of the 72 modern and cozy rooms at the Best Western Plus Hôtel Le Colbert in Châteauroux!
Discover George Sand's historic home 29 km from the Best Western Plus Hôtel Le Colbert in Châteauroux.
It was in Nohant, in this house inherited from her grandmother in 1821, that this emblematic figure of the 19th century wrote a large part of her work.
George Sand's house, a slice of history
This house remained the novelist's refuge throughout her life. By entering it, you will enter the intimacy of the famous writer, right down to her dressing room and bedroom!
You will pass through the rooms in which she received her no less illustrious guests: Chopin – with whom she lived for 9 years –, Flaubert, Balzac…
And you can even lean over her desk, where she worked tirelessly until dawn.
The puppet theater designed by her son Maurice Sand, located on the first floor, also bears witness to the artistic richness of the place.
The enchanting gardens of the George Sand house
Don't forget to take a tour of the 6-hectare estate of gardens, reflecting George Sand's attachment to nature.
Stroll through the romantic little wood, the restored rose garden, or the traditional orchard. These spaces, carefully maintained, combine natural charm and poetry, just like the writer.
You can admire remarkable trees like the ginkgo biloba and the cedar of Lebanon, living witnesses to the history of the place.
Don't miss the charming family cemetery, where George Sand rests.
Take a look around the estate's bookstore: you can buy his works as well as books dedicated to his literary and cultural heritage.
The space also offers a permanent exhibition of puppets made by Maurice Sand, a real dive into the creative world of this family of artists!
Make the most of your stay in Berry by booking one of the 72 modern and cozy rooms at the Best Western Plus Hôtel Le Colbert in Châteauroux!