Saint Christophe Sur Roc

Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Saint-Christophe-sur-Roc is a commune in the Deux-Sèvres department in western France.Saint-Christophe-sur-Roc is located 17 km (11 mi) N of Niort and 23 km (14 mi) SW of Parthenay. Deux-Sèvres is a French département. Deux-Sèvres literally means "two Sèvres": the Sèvre Nantaise and the Sèvre Niortaise are two rivers which have their sources in the department.The département remains rural: three-quarters of the area consists of arable land. Wheat and oats are the main products grown, as well as potatoes, apples, and walnuts. Niort is the center for growing vegetables and angelica. Some beetroot is grown in the district of Melle. Vineyards are numerous in the north (Vins du Haut-Poitou), and there are some in the south. The département is also well known for the breeding of cattle, mules, and horses. The Parthenais breed of cattle is named after the town of Parthenay in the north of the département. Also, dairy products are collected in sizeable quantities (butter in Echiré, goats cheese).

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