Saint-Benoît-du-Sault

Saint- Benoît -du -Sault is a commune with 626 inhabitants (as of January 1, 2011 ) in the department of Indre in the Centre region; it belongs to Arrondissement Le Blanc and the canton of Saint- Benoît -du -Sault.

Saint- Benoît -du -Sault is one of the most beautiful villages in France. The municipality is located in the southwest of the department above the portfolio valley. Neighboring municipalities of Saint- Benoît Parnac to the east, La Chatre- Langlin in the south and Roussines in the northwest.

Demographics

Attractions

  • Fortified Romanesque Benedictine priory ( 14th century monument historique )
  • Octagonal baptismal font ( 10th century )
  • Maison de l' Argentier ( Monument historique )
  • Church ( Monument historique )
  • Medieval town center
  • City gate (14th century)
  • Belfry
  • Dolmen of Passebonneau

The Priory

Personalities

  • François- de Timoléon Choisy (1644-1724), writer, 1687 became a member of the Académie française ( fauteuil 17) 1689 Abbot of Saint- Benoît
  • Hervé Faye (1814-1902), astronomer, was born in Saint- Benoît
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