Boulleret

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GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION		CLOSEST TOWNS
Town	Boulleret	Cosne-Cours-sur-Loire at 5 km (7 min)
Insee code	18032	Savigny-en-Sancerre at 5.8 km (7 min)
Postcode	18240	Sainte-Gemme-en-Sancerrois at 5.9 km (7 min)
Latitude	47.4236780	Bannay at 6.2 km (7 min)
Longitude	2.8749509	Léré at 6.2 km (8 min)
Altitude	From 135 to 203 meters	Sury-près-Léré at 7.7 km (10 min)
Surface	32.71 km²	Saint-Père at 8.1 km (12 min)
Population	1423 inhabitants	Myennes at 9.1 km (12 min)
Density	43 inhabitants/km²	Sury-en-Vaux at 9.8 km (11 min)
Chief town	Bourges (at 60 km, 65 min)	Belleville-sur-Loire at 10.3 km (13 min)
Department	Cher	Saint-Satur at 11.5 km (13 min)
Region	Centre	Search another town

LOCATION

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TOWN PRESENTATION

Located at the gates of Sancerre on the outskirts of the Cher and the central region and forward Cosne-sur-Loire is a village Boulleret dynamic and welcoming with its merchants, craftsmen, schools and associations. A Boulleret, all conditions are met so that the people feel comfortable, where the elders know how to welcome the new, where new services are all necessary for the fulfillment of their family. The inhabitants are Boulleret Boulleréens and Boullerénnes.

Boulleret throughout history ... Boulleret, whose etymology means place with birch trees, has always been a land settlement. A background of his hut with stone tools dating back to 3500 BC was found in large fields. A large "villas" Gallo-Roman period was excavated at Peseau. In the Middle Ages three fiefs: Buranlure the Peseau and Jarrier with their castles, located on the town.

SIGHTSEEING

Boulleret and heritage, little twists and turns ... The town can boast of possessing a natural and historical heritage of a surprisingly rich. Boulleret has preserved this rich history, strong Buranlure home, surrounded by moats, remained in its original condition. The castle was remodeled in Peseau over the years. But above all, through its many hamlets, you will discover washing, wells, barns, picturesque paths that bring in someone who knows about it, an incomparable testimony to the rural life of yesteryear.

Castle Buranlure: Evidence eloquent expertise of the builders of the 15th century. Buranlure begins in the turbulent period of the Hundred Years War. Built on a square surrounded by a moat called into water, it brings together in a quaint house, pavilions, towers, watch towers rebuilt in the 15th and 16th century, from powerful medieval masonry. He retained his flat tile roofs, and many deadly highlight insecurity which lasted until the 17th century. The gatehouse gives access to a narrow court. Inhabited until 1932 by families of farmers, Buranlure defies restore accidentally. Subsequently abandoned, it is the aftermath of the war in a pitiful state. Forty years of careful work has saved the most perfect example is in Berry, house high in the 16th century. The castle is open during exhibitions or themes during Heritage Days.

The castle Peseau: Check out from the road as well, the castle Peseau 14th century, restored in the 19th century (not open).

The Gothic church St. Mary Magdalene: The building dates from the 15th century. Its bell tower is the eighteenth. Inside, there are statues of the 16th century.

The washing: In the commune, laundries have proliferated in the 19th century, in the interests of public safety, but fell into disuse from the 20th century, as and when the installation of piped water home and the arrival of the washing machine. The town remained very attached to her heritage and began a process of renovation of old washing for over 15 years old ... three laundries are now saved and fully restored in particular that of St Martin, where the fountain stands every year , a large outdoor mass.

Crosses and crucifixes: Evidence of missions, ex voto of a happy or tragic event, need protection in troubled times, crucifixes and crosses mark the municipality. You will find around the corner. Large and powerful as the one located at the crossroads of Gravereau and Ménétréau; erased and humble as the hamlet of buttons, they demonstrate that faith and rooted in the popular local predecessors.

EVENTS AND CELEBRATIONS

The last Saturday in April, the Fouées of Avri of Boulleret, great local fair with more of 120 exhibitors and many free events as well as exhibition and sale of motor homes used by owners. In 2012 on the same site will be held the first edition of an exhibition of horticulturists, nurserymen and garden specialists. Restaurant on site.

The last Saturday in May, traditional large flea market garage sale in the heart of the village.

ATTRACTIONS, LEISURES AND ACTIVITES AROUND

The Loire by bike ... The Loire by bike runs part of its route on country roads. In fact, you could see the greenways that are bike paths and lanes of the Loire Cycling. His itinerary is composed of axes along the Loire but also quiet roads. Cohabitation with the car traffic is minimal since the route is mainly over the dam. In the Cher, the route is made by several sections. The first section, 40 kilometers long, connects Belleville-sur-Loire Couargues using paved roads or bodied. How fortunate to be able to enjoy nature, relax over the Loire, to picnic on its banks, to discover its wildlife!

Cycling loops ... Three cycling loops have been tagged and secured in the canton of Lere and commune Bannay. The loop number 3, called Plaine de la Loire, across the county, is 30 km long, crisscrossing fields, Loire castles ... This ride can be realized by the day with family or friends, and for the less athletic, a intermediate loop connecting kidney for them. We invite you to ride your bike to see this tour! Let us guide you through markup. You can also join other loops (No. 1 and No. 2) of the township with a label identical to that of the town.

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