Cérilly, Allier
Cérilly (French pronunciation: [seʁiji]) is a commune in the Allier department in central France.
It is in close proximity to the largest and oldest untouched oak forest in western Europe: the Forest of Tronçais. Many oak trees exceed 250 years in age. The Troncais (pronounced: Tronssay) forest was first planted during the 13th century and used continuously since the late 17th century and until the early 19th century to supply masts and spars to the old French navy. It is now a state forest which supplies much of the choice oak used in making the best wine barrels that are used mostly in Burgundy.
Geography
Cérilly is located in the bocage bourbonnais natural region, spanning a sixth of la Forêt de Tronçais.
Population
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
|---|---|---|
| 1968 | 1,958 | — |
| 1975 | 1,956 | −0.01% |
| 1982 | 1,820 | −1.02% |
| 1990 | 1,591 | −1.67% |
| 1999 | 1,568 | −0.16% |
| 2007 | 1,384 | −1.55% |
| 2012 | 1,324 | −0.88% |
| 2017 | 1,311 | −0.20% |
| Source: INSEE | ||
See also
References
- ^ "Répertoire national des élus: les maires" (in French). data.gouv.fr, Plateforme ouverte des données publiques françaises. 13 September 2022.
- ^ "Populations de référence 2022" (in French). The National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies. 19 December 2024.
- ^ Population en historique depuis 1968, INSEE
External links
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- Official website (in French)
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