Issoudun is a commune in the Indre department in the central region of France. It is also referred to as Issoundun, which is the ancient name.GeographyLocationIssoudun is a sub-prefecture, located in the east of the Indre department. It is in the former region of Berry. The surrounding prefectures are:  Les Bordes (4 km) Saint-Aoustrille (5 km) St. Lizaigne (7 km) Chouday (7 km) Lizeray (8 km) Condé (8 km) Thizay (8 km) Saint-Georges-sur-Arnon (10 km) Saint-Ambroix (10 km) Saugy (10 km) Saint-Aubin (11 km) Châteauroux (27 km) Châtre (41 km) Le Blanc (79 km)TerrainThe river of Théols passes through Issoudun.The prefecture of Issoudun takes up an area of 36.6 km².TransportThe national road N151 passes through the area.The nearest airport is the Marcel Dassault Airport, 27 km away.The Issoudun Station is located at 4 Pierre Favreau boulevard, 36100.HistoryMiddle AgesIn 1195, Richard I of England defended the city from the advances of Philip II of France. Around this time the remarkable beak-shaped keep of the castle was built.