Mornay-Berry
Mornay-Berry (French pronunciation: [mɔʁnɛ beʁi]) is a commune in the Cher department in the Centre-Val de Loire region of France.
History
The estate of Mornay held by the De Mornay lords was at Mornay-Berry near Nérondes. Aside from their service as knights, the family also produced several notable clerics, including Pierre de Mornay, bishop of Orleans and Auxerre and chancellor of King Philip IV in the early 14th century.
Geography
A small farming village and a hamlet situated some 23 miles (37 km) east of Bourges, at the junction of the D6 and the D12 roads.
Population
| Year | Pop. | ±% |
|---|---|---|
| 1962 | 218 | — |
| 1968 | 252 | +15.6% |
| 1975 | 195 | −22.6% |
| 1982 | 178 | −8.7% |
| 1990 | 153 | −14.0% |
| 1999 | 163 | +6.5% |
| 2008 | 206 | +26.4% |
Sights
- The church of St. Sulpice, dating from the twelfth century
- The thirteenth-century castle de Grand-Cour.
See also
References
- ^ "Répertoire national des élus: les maires". data.gouv.fr, Plateforme ouverte des données publiques françaises (in French). 9 August 2021.
- ^ "Populations légales 2021" (in French). The National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies. 28 December 2023.
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