Rezay

Rezay is a commune of 225 inhabitants (as of January 1, 2011 ) in the department of Cher in the Centre region.

Geography

Rezay located 25 kilometers southwest of Saint- Amand- Montrond in Boischaut sud in the southern part of the Champagne Berrichonne, one of the Berry region. The Sinaise flows through the municipal area.

History

The community was decried as "Wizard village". There are numerous stories about wizards and witches in Rezay that should have occurred in the 20th century. For example, there a copy of the enchanted book to Grand Albert in 1951 allegedly found.

Since the 19th century, the population has decreased dramatically. Most residents had Rezay 1856 ( 1006).

Attractions

The Notre-Dame church was rebuilt in 1875. In the church there are two stone statues from the 15th and 16th centuries.

Economy

Main branch of the Rezayens is the breeding of domestic cattle and domestic sheep

Personalities

The writer Jean -Louis Boncoeur (1911-1997) lived for several years in Rezay. He wrote, among other things, the Champagne Berrichonne, superstition and the dialect of the region.