Quincy () is a commune in the

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in the

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Geography

Quincy is a village located at 10 km of

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and

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(5000 inhabitants) is a medium-size town located near Quincy. It is famous for its castle, built by King Charles VII. The river

flows through Quincy. A valley area of lakes, woods and

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comprising the village and a couple of hamlets, situated by the river Cher, some southeast of

at the junction of the D27 and the D20 roads.

Population

Sights

* The church of St. Germain, dating from the eighteenth century. * The eighteenth-century chateau.

References

External links

* {{authority control Communes of Cher (department)