Henrichemont
Henrichemont, formerly known as Boisbelle, is a commune in the Cher department in the Centre-Val de Loire region of France. 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.- Locality with about 1,780 residents
- …lies at an elevation of around 290 metres (940 feet)
- …is also known as “18109”
Places of Interest
Highlights include Maison de Sully and Église Saint-Laurent d’Henrichemont.
Henrichemont
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Latitude
47.3031° or 47° 18′ 11″ north
Longitude
2.5244° or 2° 31′ 28″ east
Open location code
8FV48G3F+6Q
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In Other Languages
“Henrichemont” goes by many names.
- French: “Henrichemont”
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Localities in the Area
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Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Bois d’Henrichemont and Bois de Menetou.
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