Prominent People Associated With Cour-Cheverny
- Paul Renouard, the 19th century artist, was born in Cour-Cheverny (above the present post office). An old commemorative plaque is still visible on the outside of the building.
- Jean-François Deniau, a French statesman and writer, 1928–2007.
- Alain Souchon, the French singer, songwriter and actor, has spent part of his holidays in the village ever since he was a child, and can sometimes be seen walking down the street.
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