With its roots in the Middle Ages, Mehun-sur-Yèvre is known as one of the "Most beautiful detours of France", and is famous for its history with Joan of Arc.
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With its roots in the Middle Ages, Mehun-sur-Yèvre is known as one of the "Most beautiful detours of France", and is famous for its history with Joan of Arc.
| Municipality | Mehun-sur-Yèvre |
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| Postcode | 18500 |
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| Latitude | 47.1456370 (N 47° 8’ 44”) |
| Longitude | 2.2173460 (E 2° 13’ 2”) |
| Altitude | From 107m to 137m |
| Surface area | 24.45 km² |
| Population | 6590 inhabitants |
| Density | 269 inhabitants/km² |
| Prefecture | Bourges (18.3 km, 24 min) |
| Insee code | 18141 |
| Intercommunality | CA Bourges Plus |
| Department | Cher |
| Territory | Berry |
| Region | Centre-Loire Valley |
| Allouis | 3.7 km (7 min) |
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| Quincy | 5.2 km (10 min) |
| Foëcy | 6.4 km (9 min) |
| Vignoux-sur-Barangeon | 7.2 km (8 min) |
| Berry-Bouy | 7.3 km (9 min) |
| Preuilly | 7.6 km (13 min) |
| Sainte-Thorette | 8.7 km (13 min) |
| Marmagne | 8.7 km (11 min) |
| Brinay | 10 km (14 min) |
| Saint-Laurent | 11.5 km (13 min) |
| Saint-Éloy-de-Gy | 12 km (13 min) |
| Allogny | 12.5 km (13 min) |
| Cerbois | 12.5 km (16 min) |
| Lury-sur-Arnon | 13 km (17 min) |
| Chéry | 14.3 km (19 min) |
Take time to stroll in the gardens of Duke Jean de Berry through which flows the river water Yèvre. Admire the majestic ruins of the castle of King Charles VII. Continue your walk through cobbled streets to discover the collegiate church of Notre-Dame, and the clock tower.
Take time to appreciate the richness of the museum's collections of porcelain, a symbol of urban history linking past to present, where the art of porcelain is still very much alive. Also take time to visit Pillivuyt, the largest porcelain factory in France, whose products are exported worldwide.
Apart from china, other artists: cabinetmaker, wood engraver and glass, paintings conservator and many others contribute to the reputation of the city as a City of Arts and Trades. A visit to their workshops is required.
A wide variety of sports: indoor and outdoor pools, tennis courts, go skateboarding, golf, handball and basketball, canoeing on the river Yèvre, and wonderful walks along the Canal de Berry.
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Throughout the year a variety of events are organized:
A Venetian Carnival, crowning the May Queen in May, the medieval market in July, music concerts in the gardens of the Duke of Berry, all Sundays in August, a night tour of the castle in August, the Heritage Days In September, the Festival Gourmet, showing local foods and wines, the great fair of St. Andrew and the day of potatoes in November, and to finish the year, the Christmas market ... help make the city a festive and lively.
Walks in the surrounding forests of the Sologne.
| Last name | Activity type | Rate | City |
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 | Entertainment | 75 € to 120 € | Issoudun (28 km) |
| Last name | Outing type | Difficulty | Duration | Departure municipality |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Hike | Easy | 2:00 | Quincy (4.4 km) |
 | Village visit | Easy | 2:00 | Mennetou-sur-Cher (30 km) |
| Cycling itinerary | Easy | 2:00 | Saint-Satur (53 km) |
