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  • 21 Aug, 2019

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Vornay

Vornay (French pronunciation: [vɔʁnɛ]) is a commune in the Cher department in the Centre-Val de Loire region of France.

Geography

A farming area comprising the village and a couple of hamlets situated about 13 miles (21 km) southeast of Bourges, at the junction of the D119 with the D66 and D166 roads. The village lies in the northern part of the commune, on the right bank of the Airain, which flows northwest through the commune, where it is joined by the river Craon.

Population

Historical population
YearPop.±%
1962409—    
1968403−1.5%
1975355−11.9%
1982341−3.9%
1990469+37.5%
1999446−4.9%
2005497+11.4%
2008529+6.4%
2010562+6.2%
2015597+6.2%

Sights

  • The church of St. Germain, dating from the twelfth century.
  • Some Roman ruins (a villa and an aqueduct).
  • The chateau, dating from the twelfth century.

See also

References

  1. ^ "Répertoire national des élus: les maires". data.gouv.fr, Plateforme ouverte des données publiques françaises (in French). 2 December 2020.
  2. ^ "Populations légales 2021" (in French). The National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies. 28 December 2023.