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Neuvy le Barrois

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Country
  
France

Department
  
Cher

Canton
  
Sancoins

Area
  
41.98 km²

Population
  
153 (1999)

Region
  
Centre-Val de Loire

Arrondissement
  
Saint-Amand-Montrond

Time zone
  
CET (UTC+1)

Local time
  
Saturday 1:41 AM

Neuvy-le-Barrois

Weather
  
8°C, Wind NE at 10 km/h, 91% Humidity

Neuvy-le-Barrois is a commune in the Cher department in the Centre region of France.

Contents

Map of 18600 Neuvy-le-Barrois, France

Geography

An area of lakes, streams, forestry and farming comprising a small village and several hamlets situated by the banks of the river Allier, some 38 miles (61 km) southeast of Bourges, at the junction of the D41 with the D222, D45 and the D78 roads. The river forms the border with the departement of Allier.

Sights

  • The church of St. Martin, dating from the twelfth century. (Monument Historique)
  • The motte of a feudal castle.
  • The chateau of Neuvy.
  • The chateau of Pey.

    • Personalities

  • Sculptor Jean Baffier (1851-1920) was born here.

    • References

    Neuvy-le-Barrois Wikipedia
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