Issoudun's a commune in the Indre department in central France. It's also referred to as Issoundun, which's the ancient name. Administration Issoudun's a sub-prefecture of the Indre department. History In 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. In 1917, the U.S. Air Service established its 3rd Aviation Instruction Center about nine miles northwest of the town. The center, whi… (More on Issoudun)