Sainte-Solange

Sainte-Solange

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TownSainte-SolangeNohant-en-Goût at 4.7 km (5 min)
Insee code18235Brécy at 5.6 km (6 min)
Postcode18220Moulins-sur-Yèvre at 6.4 km (7 min)
Latitude47.1342730Saint-Michel-de-Volangis at 6.5 km (7 min)
Longitude2.5469900Saint-Germain-du-Puy at 7.7 km (9 min)
AltitudeFrom 142 to 179 metersOsmoy at 8.1 km (9 min)
Surface31.85 km²Rians at 8.5 km (10 min)
Population1204 inhabitantsVignoux-sous-les-Aix at 9.5 km (10 min)
Density38 inhabitants/km²Les Aix-d'Angillon at 10.5 km (11 min)
Chief townBourges (at 17.3 km, 22 min)Soulangis at 11.3 km (11 min)
DepartmentCherPigny at 11.9 km (13 min)
RegionCentreSearch another town
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TOWN PRESENTATION

Inhabitants: Solangeois.

Origin of name: Solange patron saint of Berry.

The country was Sainte-Solange formerly known as St Martin's Crot (current name of the main street of the town). This is the only city in France named after the patron saint of Berry.

In its history, the village had several names: Sancta Solengia 1198 - Soulange 1249 - Sollangia 1312.

According to legend the late 9th century under the reigns of Charles the Bald and Louis le Begue lived a girl named Solange around the years 876 to 890 in the village of Villemont Pre-Verdier (hamlet Sainte-Solange that currently exists ).

Many Solangeois work in food processing establishments in the area, and companies Rians or the city of Bourges.


SIGHTSEEING
  • For fishing friends "Ouatia the" first category river (trout fishing).
  • Numerous activities and associations:
  • Focus areas: Gymnastics - Choir - Walking - Leisure creative - Scenes legendary Sainte-Solange - Cinema.
  • Association "Near-Solidarity" that assist people with difficulties.
  • Amicale des parents.
  • Hunting Society.
  • Friendly fire brigade.
  • Union Sainte-Solange sports: football.

EVENTS AND CELEBRATIONS
  • Flea market every year on the day of Pentecost.
  • Every Monday of Pentecost pilgrimage Sainte-Solange.
  • Since 2009, the month of July, outdoor night show "Scenes of legendary St. Solange.

ATTRACTIONS, LEISURES AND ACTIVITES AROUND
  • Bourges ancient Gallic town (Avaricum), the cathedral, the Palais Jacques Coeur, gardens, marshes ...
  • The Sancerre:
  • Renardières: castle and wine.
  • Castle at Maupas Morogues.
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WEATHER
Wednesday 15 February
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Min. 1°C - Max. 5°C
Thursday 16 February
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Min. 3°C - Max. 5°C
Friday 17 February
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Min. 3°C - Max. 5°C
BEDS & BREAKFASTS 
Domaine de la Chaume  
Rians
In extending the owners' house, on a grain farm in a house of character tastefully decorated by Odile, you can relax and prepare your trips to the region with Odile.
Located 4.4 km from Sainte-Solange54 € the double room 
Hôtel d'AZY    
8.7
Azy
Hotel AZY 18,220. 7 bedrooms (with bathroom toilet) rooms for families. Kitchenette with dining available on résidants. Restauration réservation. Entre Bourges (A71) and Sancerre and...
Located 13.3 km from Sainte-Solange45 € the double room 
Les glycines    
8.4
Plaimpied-Givaudins
Bourges 10 km. On 1st floor of a large stone house, Manuscripts facing a XII century Romanesque abbey in the heart of a charming village, with 1 bedroom 2 pers. Narcissus, 1 room 3...
Located 16.6 km from Sainte-SolangeFrom 43 € to 45 € the double room 

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VACATION RENTALS 
Au charme des marais
Bourges
A charming, luxury in the center of bourges (18), facing the marsh and a short walk from the Cathedral. The charm of the marshes is the first house in the expensive-Labelled City Break...
Located 12.1 km from Sainte-Solange1200 € per week 
Gîte des Rousseaux  
9.9
Saint-Martin-d'Auxigny
In the middle of France, near Bourges, near the forest and the vineyards, in a flower and bosky bower, is the rural lodging arranged in an old building of farm on the site of our home....
Located 15.1 km from Sainte-SolangeFrom 351 € to 360 € per week 
La Chaume du Pont
Garigny
240 km south of PARIS (including motorway: 220 km), east of Berry on the edge of Burgundy, at the foot of the Romanesque church of a village of fewer than 300 inhabitants, La Chaume...
Located 26 km from Sainte-SolangeFrom 280 € to 380 € per week 

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HOTELS
Chambres D'hôtes De Jacquelin    
8.4
Saint-Germain-du-Puy
Chambres D'hôtes De Jacquelin is located in a peaceful countryside setting, just 5 minutes from Bourges. It offers free Wi-Fi access and an outdoor heated pool. Le Domaine de Jacquelin...
Located 6.7 km from Sainte-SolangeRoom from 60 €
Les Tilleuls  
Bourges
Set just outside the centre of Bourges, this 2-star hotel offers an outdoor swimming pool in flowered gardens. You can work out in the fitness room or visit Bourges Cathedral, a 20-minute...
Located 11.7 km from Sainte-SolangeRoom from 60 €
Hôtel Saint Jean     
8.5
Bourges
The Saint Jean is located in Bourges, a 2-minute walk from the banks of the Yevre River. It is just 700 metres from the train station and the historic town centre. The rooms at the...
Located 11.9 km from Sainte-SolangeRoom from 45 €

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