Loir-et-Cher, Department in Centre-Val de Loire, France
Loir-et-Cher is a department in Central France named after the two rivers that flow through it, Loir and Cher.
This department was created during the French Revolution on 4 March 1790 based on the former provinces of Orleans and Blois.
The region is known for its wines, cheese, hunting, and historic chateaux.
It's easiest to reach Loir-et-Cher by train, with direct lines from Paris.
Loir-et-Cher features a unique mix of architectural styles with medieval, Renaissance, and 19th-century influences seen across its cities and towns.
Location: Centre-Val de Loire
Inception: March 4, 1790
Capital city: Blois
Population: 329357
Website: departement41.fr
Sources: Wikimedia, OpenStreetMap
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