Bengy-sur-Craon

Bengy-sur-Craon is a Communes of France, commune in the Cher (department), Cher Departments of France, department in the Centre-Val de Loire Regions of France, region of France.

Geography

A farming area comprising the village and three hamlets situated by the banks of the river Craon, some southeast of Bourges at the junction of the D976 with the D102 and D10e roads. The commune is served by a TER (train), TER railway link to Bourges.

The river Airain forms part of the commune's southeastern border.

Population

Sights

* The oldest parts of the church of St.Pierre, the choir, dates from the twelfth century. The west door is 13th century. The two-storey bell tower, possibly inspired by an earlier form, is modern. It has been listed since 1913 as a ''monument historique'' by the French Ministry of Culture.
* Ancient Rome, Roman remains, including a mosaic.
* A barn at Champ des Vignes, built 1731, is typical of the region. It has been listed since 1989 as a ''monument historique''.
* The medieval site at Bouchetin.

See also

*Communes of the Cher department

References

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Communes of Cher (department)