Bruère-Allichamps Explained

Bruère-Allichamps (pronounced as /fr/) is a commune in the Cher department, Centre-Val de Loire, France.

Geography

An area of forestry, farming and a little light industry comprising the village and a couple of hamlets in the Cher valley 25miles south of Bourges at the junction of the D2144 with the D92 and D35 roads. The A71 autoroute runs through the northern part of the commune's territory. The village is one of seven places claiming to be the geographical centre of France (excluding Corsica and Overseas France).

Population

Sights

• The abbey of Noirlac, dating from the twelfth century.
• A stone marking the village as the geographic centre of France.
• The twelfth century priory church of Saint-Étienne.
• The Château de Châteaufer, built in 1670.

See also

• Communes of the Cher department

External links

• The abbey website

Notes and References

1. Web site: Répertoire national des élus: les maires. data.gouv.fr, Plateforme ouverte des données publiques françaises. 13 September 2022. fr.