Genouilly, Cher
Genouilly (French pronunciation: [ʒənuji]) is a commune in the Cher department in the Centre-Val de Loire region of France.
Geography
Genouilly is a farming area comprising a village and several hamlets situated some 10 miles (16 km) west of Vierzon at the junction of the D108, D19 and D164 roads. The commune borders the departments of Loir-et-Cher and Indre. Three small rivers have their source here: the Prée, the Molène and the Perry.
Population
| Year | Pop. | ±% |
|---|---|---|
| 1962 | 623 | — |
| 1968 | 722 | +15.9% |
| 1975 | 705 | −2.4% |
| 1982 | 721 | +2.3% |
| 1990 | 562 | −22.1% |
| 1999 | 755 | +34.3% |
| 2008 | 719 | −4.8% |
Sights
- The church of St. Symphorien, dating from the twelfth century.
- The chateau of Maisonfort, dating from the sixteenth century.
- A feudal motte known as "le Marron".
- An old priory at Grandmont-Fontblanche.
See also
References
- ^ "Répertoire national des élus: les maires". data.gouv.fr, Plateforme ouverte des données publiques françaises (in French). 2 December 2020.
- ^ "Populations légales 2021" (in French). The National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies. 28 December 2023.
External links
Wikimedia Commons has media related to Genouilly (Cher).
- Official town website (in French)
- Genouilly on the Quid website (in French)
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