Mehun-sur-Yevre
Mehun-sur-Yevre is located to the west of the Cher department, a few kilometres north-west of Bourges (towards Vierzon).
It is best known for its castle - dating from the 12th to 14th centuries, the donjon is the main remaining part of the structure (and the part open to visitors). There is also a museum dedicated to Charles VII, feauturing some interesting artefacts from the heyday of the chateau and town.
Note: it was here that King Charles VII (who with Joan of Arc brought an end to the Hundred Years War) died on the 22 July 1461, and Mehun-sur-yevre is known as the Charles VII's town.
The town grew up around the chateau in the 15th century, and the court of King Charles. After a period of decline the city refound prosperity in the 19th century, with the development of the porcelain industry here.
There is a statue of Joan of Arc to commemorate her important role in the town and the history of France.
Take the time to also visit the attractive gardens between the castle walls and the Berry canal, and wander a little along the banks of the canal.
Another interesting place to visit here in Mehun is the 'Pole de la Porcelain', which features a very impressive selection of vases and other porcelain objects.
photo by Alexandre Vialle is copyright
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Places to visit near Mehun-sur-Yevre, France
Explore places of interest within about 70 kilometres on a map at places near Mehun-sur-Yevre.
Some places to visit within 30 km: 
21 km: Bourges (Town south of Loire Valley) 21 km: Bourges Cathedral (World Heritage Site)
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