Sémelay, Rural commune in Nièvre department, France.
Sémelay is a rural commune of 223 inhabitants located in the Nièvre department within the Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region, covering 33.5 square kilometers at an elevation of 306 meters above sea level.
The Saint-Pierre church of Sémelay dates back to the 12th century and was classified as a historical monument in 1889, showcasing medieval religious architecture of the region.
Local residents known as Simelagois preserve traditions through weekly markets, flea markets and community festivities organized by the association Les Villageois throughout the year.
The town hall located at 45 route du Morvan operates on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM and Fridays from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM under Mayor Guy Laffaye.
The commune houses the 18th-century Château de la Montagne registered since 1995, featuring stables and a dovecote that illustrate historical agricultural organization of the period.
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