Cour-Cheverny

Cour-Cheverny
Cour-Cheverny

Coordinates: 47°30′37″N 1°27′25″E / 47.5103°N 1.4569°ECoordinates: 47°30′37″N 1°27′25″E / 47.5103°N 1.4569°E
Country France
Region Centre-Val de Loire
Department Loir-et-Cher
Arrondissement Blois
Canton Contres
Intercommunality Blois
Government
  Mayor (2008–14) Yves Antier
Area1 29.8 km2 (11.5 sq mi)
Population (1999)2 2,555
  Density 86/km2 (220/sq mi)
INSEE/Postal code 41067 / 41700
Elevation 73–118 m (240–387 ft)
(avg. 87 m or 285 ft)

1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km² (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries.

2 Population without double counting: residents of multiple communes (e.g., students and military personnel) only counted once.

Cour-Cheverny is a commune situated in the Loir-et-Cher department of the Centre region of France. The commune's land extends across the Loire Valley and across the Sologne region. Its inhabitants are known as Courchois.

Important historical landmarks

Monuments and sites of interest

Demographics

Historical population of Cour-Cheverny
(Source: INSEE[1])
Year196219681975198219901999
Population171317241863213023472555
From the year 1962 on: No double countingresidents of multiple communes (e.g. students and military personnel) are counted only once.

Economy

Wine

The Cour Cheverny Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée (AOC) was recognized in 1997.[2] Geographically it corresponds to the commune of Cour-Cheverny and 10 other communes in the surrounding area. The single grape variety used is Romorantin, from which a dry, white wine is produced.

The Cheverny AOC, which was also recognized in 1997, covers a wider area but also includes the commune of Cour-Cheverny. The wines produced under this appellation are dry, white wines (the main grape variety being Sauvignon blanc), and red and rosé wines (the main grape variety being Gamay).

Tourism

The Ferme de la Gaudinière is a gîte with some bed and breakfast facilities. It is located in the hamlet of la Gaudinière, which takes its name from the gaude plant (weld), formerly used as a yellow colouring agent.

Local Calendar

Events calendar

Each year, in addition to national public holidays, Cour-Cheverny holds local events, including:

Hotels

Hotel and Restaurant Hotel and Restaurant Restaurant Pizzeria
Des Trois Marchands Le Saint Hubert La Vieille Auberge La Pergola

Shops

Trade Number
Baker 2
Butcher 2
Grocer 2
Café 5
Tobacconist 2
Newsagent 2
Bookseller, etc. 1

Services

Trade Number
Renault Garage 1
Peugeot Garage 1
Post Office 1
Dentist 1
Pharmacy 1
Doctor 4
Nurse 4
Police Station 1
Fire Station 1

Residential home for the elderly

Leisure activities

"Moorland to Lakeside" Association

Recreational club

Sports clubs

There is even a combined sports association that oversees and coordinates 10 different sections (Gymnastics, Badminton, Basketball, Dance School, Football, Judo, Petanque, Table tennis, Shooting and Cycling (Moorland to Lakeside, i.e. off-road)). The association is called the E.S.C.C.C. (Étoile sportive de Cour-Cheverny et Cheverny or Sporting Star of Cour-Cheverny and Cheverny.)

A gymnasium, built in the last ten years, is available for indoor activities.

Future projects

Prominent people associated with Cour-Cheverny

Notes and references

  1. Cour-Cheverny on the INSEE website
  2. INAO : Textes Consolides

See also

External links

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