Nançay

Nançay is a commune with 880 inhabitants (as of January 1, 2011 ) in the department of Cher in the Centre region; it belongs to the district Vierzon and Vierzon Canton -2.

Demographics

Attractions

  • The Nançay Radio Telescope
  • The church of Saint - Laurian ( 1624); rebuilt after fire destruction in the 19th century;
  • However, the Château de Nançay, medieval rebuilt in the Renaissance, private collection;
  • The Lavoir

Specialty

  • Les sablés de Nançay

Trivia

Alain -Fournier leaves his novel The Great Meaulnes part in Nançay ( under the name of Vieux- Nançay ) play. Here the author spent as a child and teenager his summer vacation.

Centre (French region) Arrondissement Arrondissement of Vierzon Cantons of France Vierzon 2nd Canton Postal codes in France France Alain-Fournier
591656
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