Huisseau-sur-Cosson, Rural commune in Loir-et-Cher department, France.
Description
Huisseau-sur-Cosson covers 22.8 square kilometers at 87 meters elevation, crossed by the Cosson River and surrounded by forests in the Centre-Val de Loire region with over 2,300 residents.
History
The village experienced significant growth during Francis I's reign due to Château de Chambord construction, attracting numerous artisans who contributed to this major architectural project and brought prosperity to the area.
Culture
Local heritage features the 12th-century Church of Saint-Étienne-Saint-My, the 17th-century classified Grotteaux estate, and Saint-My Fountain, representing the area's religious and architectural traditions over centuries.
Practical
The town hall at 253 Route de Chambord serves residents during regular hours, while the commune operates two public primary schools and hosts a weekly market every Wednesday morning in the central square.
Did you know?
The twin oak trees in Boulogne Forest stand 32 meters tall and are 350 years old, having sprouted around 1669 during Louis XIV's reign when Colbert issued his ordinance on waters and forests.
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Chapelle du château de Chambord
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Château de Saint-Denis-sur-Loire
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Chapelle du château de Villesavin de Tour-en-Sologne
6.9 km
Église Saint-Louis de Chambord
5.4 km
Château de Colliers
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8.3 km
Château de Cour-sur-Loire
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Château de Montlivault
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6.7 km
Église Saint-Christophe de Suèvres
8.4 km
Pont Saint-Michel
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5.5 km
Église Saint-Lubin de Suèvres
8.4 km
Église Saint-Dyé de Saint-Dyé-sur-Loire
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Église Saint-Étienne de Tour-en-Sologne
7.1 km
Église Saint-Victor de La Chaussée-Saint-Victor
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Église Saint-Gervais de Saint-Gervais-la-Forêt
7.7 km
Église Saint-Claude de Saint-Claude-de-Diray
3.8 km
Église Saint-Étienne de Huisseau-sur-Cosson
153 m
Chapelle Saint-My de Huisseau-sur-Cosson
129 m
Église de Saint-Nicaise de Bracieux
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