Vougy (Loire)

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Vougy
Vougy Coat of Arms
Vougy (France)
Vougy
region Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Department Loire
Arrondissement Roanne
Canton Charlieu
Community association Charlieu-Belmont Community
Coordinates 46 ° 6 ′  N , 4 ° 7 ′  E Coordinates: 46 ° 6 ′  N , 4 ° 7 ′  E
height 256-368 m
surface 20.90 km 2
Residents 1,466 (January 1, 2017)
Population density 70 inhabitants / km 2
Post Code 42720
INSEE code

Vougy is a French commune with 1,466 inhabitants (at January 1, 2017) in the department of Loire in the region Auvergne Rhône-Alpes . It is located about 6 km north of Roanne , halfway to Pouilly-sous-Charlieu . The local church dates back to the 19th century and was built by the architect Édouard Corroyer , who was also responsible for restoring the Mont-Saint-Michel Abbey . In 1334 the place was first mentioned in writing as Vougiacus .

Attractions

  • Castle of Vougy

Web links

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