Henrichemont

Henrichemont, formerly known as Boisbelle, is a commune in the department in the region of . The village was created and named in honour of Henri IV in 1609 by Maximilien de Béthune, Duke of Sully to be the capital of the principality of Boisbelle and possibly a refuge for the protestants of the region.

Places of Interest

Highlights include Maison de Sully and Église Saint-Laurent d’Henrichemont.

Historic building
is a historic building.

Henrichemont

Latitude
47.3031° or 47° 18′ 11″ north
Longitude
2.5244° or 2° 31′ 28″ east
Population
1,780
Elevation
286 metres (938 feet)
Open location code
8FV48G3F+6Q
Geo­Names ID
6428188
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Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Bois d’Henrichemont and Bois de Menetou.

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