Neuvy-le-Barrois

Neuvy-le-Barrois (nøvi lə baʁwa) is a commune in the Cher department in the Centre-Val de Loire region of France. An area of lakes, streams, forestry and farming comprising a small village and several hamlets situated by the banks of the river Allier, some southeast of Bourges, at the junction of the D41 with the D222, D45 and the D78 roads. The river forms the border with the departement of Allier. The church of St. Martin, dating from the twelfth century. (Monument Historique) The motte of a feudal castle. The chateau of Neuvy. The chateau of Pey. Sculptor Jean Baffier (1851-1920) was born here.