The town of Drevant is located within the department of Cher (18) and the Center-Val de Loire region. It is part of the Community of Communes Heart of France.
On an area of 4.87 km², the municipality of Drevant is inhabited by nearly 570 inhabitants, called Drevantais.
Labeled a small town of character, nestled on the banks of the Cher and the Berry Canal, Drevant retains traces of its rich past.
| Municipality | Drevant |
|---|---|
| Postcode | 18200 |
| Tourism labels |   |
| Latitude | 46.6934100 (N 46° 41’ 36”) |
| Longitude | 2.5248560 (E 2° 31’ 29”) |
| Altitude | From 153m to 250m |
| Surface area | 4.84 km² |
| Population | 562 inhabitants |
| Density | 116 inhabitants/km² |
| Prefecture | Bourges (58 km, 48 min) |
| Insee code | 18086 |
| Intercommunality | CC Cœur de France |
| Department | Cher |
| Territory | Berry |
| Region | Centre-Loire Valley |
| Colombiers | 1.7 km (4 min) |
|---|---|
| La Groutte | 1.9 km (4 min) |
| Saint-Amand-Montrond | 4.3 km (6 min) |
| Saint-Georges-de-Poisieux | 4.7 km (10 min) |
| Bouzais | 5.7 km (11 min) |
| La Celette | 5.8 km (9 min) |
| Orval | 7.1 km (12 min) |
| Ainay-le-Vieil | 7.6 km (8 min) |
| Lételon | 8 km (9 min) |
| Coust | 8.5 km (9 min) |
| Arcomps | 9.9 km (22 min) |
| Faverdines | 10.7 km (16 min) |
| Meillant | 10.8 km (15 min) |
| La Perche | 10.9 km (13 min) |
| Nozières | 11.3 km (15 min) |
Gallo-Roman site: an impressive Gallo-Roman theater 85 meters in diameter which could accommodate up to 5,000 people, a sanctuary, thermal baths currently covered, a Roman priory from the 11th century as well as the Romanesque church of Saint-Julien (12th century) with its unique clock with a hand. The Maison du Patrimoine regularly hosts exhibitions.
Medieval site: Priory of Drevant from the 11th century, Historic Monument, remarkable Romanesque facade, Cluniac site; labeled European Year of Cultural Heritage.
Annual programming of cultural events combining History-Animation-Artistic exhibition, in the garden.
The visit of the village can be done throughout the year freely with the GuidiGo application with a circuit for adults or one aimed at families. During the tourist season, free guided tours are offered in the afternoons.
The landscapes of the Berry Canal can be discovered on board an electric boat for hire in the village or by bike along the greenway linking Saint-Amand-Montrond to Montluçon.
Every 2 years, a great pageant of historical reconstruction during the Derventiales weekend in July.
| Last name | Activity type | Rate | City |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Culture and education | Free | Germigny-l'Exempt (38 km) |
 | Arts and Crafts | Free | Tresnay (49 km) |
 | Entertainment | 75 € to 120 € | Issoudun (50 km) |
| Last name | Outing type | Difficulty | Duration | Departure municipality |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Village visit | Easy | 1:00 | Hérisson (25 km) |
 | Hike | Easy | 3:00 | Moutier-Malcard (56 km) |
 | Hike | Easy | 2:00 | Quincy (56 km) |
 | Hike | Easy | 2:00 | Chambon-sur-Voueize (57 km) |
 | Car itinerary | Easy | 1:35 | Évaux-les-Bains (58 km) |
