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Magny-Cours
Magny-Cours is located in France
Magny-Cours
Magny-Cours
Location in France
Magny-Cours is located in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
Magny-Cours
Magny-Cours
Location in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
Country France
Region Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
Department Nièvre
Arrondissement Nevers
Canton Imphy
Intercommunality Loire et Allier
Area
1
31.87 km2 (12.31 sq mi)
Population
 (1999)
1,486
 • Density 46.627/km2 (120.76/sq mi)
Time zone UTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST) UTC+02:00 (CEST)
INSEE/Postal code
58152 /58470
Elevation 181–277 m (594–909 ft)
(avg. 200 m or 660 ft)
1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries.

Magny-Cours is a small town, also known as a commune, in central France. It is located in the Nièvre department. This town is most famous for its exciting car racing track, the Circuit de Nevers Magny-Cours.

Discovering Magny-Cours

Magny-Cours is a quiet place in the heart of France. It is part of the Nièvre department, which is like a county or region. The town itself is not very big, with a population of about 1,500 people.

The Famous Race Track

The main reason many people know about Magny-Cours is its world-famous auto racing circuit. This track is called the Circuit de Nevers Magny-Cours. It is a special place where very fast cars race.

Home of Grand Prix Racing

For many years, the Circuit de Nevers Magny-Cours hosted the Formula One French Grand Prix. Formula One is one of the highest classes of auto racing. Drivers from all over the world came to compete here. The French Grand Prix was a very important race on the Formula One calendar. It brought many fans and visitors to Magny-Cours.

A Place for Learning About Cars

Besides the race track, Magny-Cours is also home to a special school. This school is called the Institut supérieur de l'automobile et des transports. Students here learn all about cars and how they work. They study transportation, engineering, and design. It is a great place for anyone who loves cars and wants to work in the auto industry.

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