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
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