Bruère-Allichamps, Rural commune in Cher department, France.
Bruère-Allichamps covers an area of 113.9 square kilometers in the Cher department, with an average elevation of 160 meters and approximately 571 residents.
The commune was officially established on April 16, 1884, and houses the Noirlac Abbey, a Cistercian monastic complex founded in the 12th century.
Noirlac Abbey features remarkable Romanesque architecture with preserved cloisters and serves as a major cultural center showcasing medieval religious heritage.
Located 25 miles south of Bourges, the commune is accessible via the A71 highway and departmental roads D2144 and D92.
Bruère-Allichamps claims to be one of seven locations in France considered the geographic center of the country, marked by a milestone stone.
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