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Coordinates: 47°13′21″N 2°04′10″E. Vierzon (French pronunciation: [vjɛʁzɔ̃]) is a commune in the Cher department, Centre-Val de Loire, France. Geography. A medium-sized town by the banks of the river Cher with some light industry and an area of forestry and farming to the north.
Vierzon, city, Cher département, Centre région, central France. It lies along the Canal du Berry, at the confluence of the Cher and Yèvre rivers, northwest of Bourges. The city grew from a rail and industrial complex formed in 1938 from several small communes (Vierzon-Ville, Vierzon-Village, Vierzon-Forges, and Vierzon-Bourgneuf).
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Vierzon is situated in the Cher department and Centre-Loire Valley region. Below you can see some of the places that we have visited and reviewed and can recommend when you are sightseeing close to Vierzon in Centre-Loire Valley. Popular places to visit nearby include Mehun-sur-Yevre at 14 km and Bourges Palais Jacques-Coeurat 29 km.
Note that all distances below are 'direct' and real driving distances will be greater! ... or see ALL recommended places to visit in Cher
Market days in Vierzon:weekly market: Wednesday & Tuesday & Saturday; 1. Vierzon: market Wednesday & Tuesday & Saturday (0km) 2. Chatres-sur-Cher: market Tuesday (13km) 3. Mehun-sur-Yevre: market Wednesday (14km) 4. Reuilly: market Friday (15km) 5. Mennetou-sur-Cher: market Thursday (16km) 6. Gracay: market Thursday (19km) 7. Langon: market Friday ...
What to do at Vierzon? Some places with official tourist classifications and other places of interest to visit nearby that should provide inspiration if you are visiting Vierzon.
Vierzon is in the center of France at 29 kilometres from Bourges, the department capital (general information: Vierzon is 183 kilometres from Paris).
Most visitors fly into Paris and rent a car or drive from one of the channel ports such as Caen or Le Havre, a drive af about 2-3 hours. For driving distances to Vierzon from anywhere in France see driving distances and route planner. We have 2 other places listed as being close (less than kilometres from ): Brinay and Saint-Hilaire-de-Court. This ...
Today Vierzon is a lively city of 30,000 inh abitants, with its abundance of game from the forests in the Sologne and fish from the many rivers – not forgetting the numerous wines from the surrounding vinyards (Quincy, Reuilly, etc).
The area code for Vierzon is 18279 (also known as code INSEE), and the Vierzon zip code is 18100. Geography and map of Vierzon: The altitude of the city hall of Vierzon is approximately 120 meters. The Vierzon surface is 74.50 km ². The latitude and longitude of Vierzon are 47.224 degrees North and 2.066 degrees East.
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Jan 26, 2020 · Vierzon is now quaint and rural, and will draw you into traditional ways of life, whether that’s steam trains, the old porcelain trade or ochre mining. Outdoor fun is on the menu at the Canal de Berry, a picturesque 19th-century waterway for walks and boat trips, while the marvellous city of Bourges is only half an hour by car.
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Bathed by the waters of Cher and Yèvre, Vierzon is nestled between the natural regions of Sologne, Berry Champagne and the Cher Valley. The Berry Canal, witness of industrial activity, invites you to relax. Industrial heritage is part of the territory's DNA.
