Menars
Menars is a commune with 609 inhabitants (as of January 1, 2011 ) in the department of Loir -et -Cher in the Centre region; it belongs to the district of Blois and the Canton Mer and is traversed by the Loire.
Demographics
Attractions
- Castle Menars ( 17-18 century,. Closed to the public )
- Church of Saint -Jean -Baptiste (17th century)
Personalities
- Jacques Charon, Seigneur de Menars, father of Jean -Baptiste Colbert
- Madame de Pompadour (1721-1764), owner of Castle Menars
- Abel -François Poisson de Vandières (1725-1781), Marquis de Marigny et de Menars