Sainte-Montaine is a commune

Communes of France

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 in the Cher department in the Centre region

Régions of France

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 of France

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Geography

An area of streams, lakes, forestry

Forestry

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 and farming comprising a small village and two hamlets situated some 28 miles (45.1 km) north of Bourges

Bourges

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 at the junction of the D79, D180 and D13 roads. The small river Boute-Vive rises in the territory of the commune.

Population

Places of interest

• The church, dating from the fifteenth century.
• The feudal motte.
• The chapel of Belle Fontaine.

External links

• Sainte-Montaine on the Quid website