Macharen is a village in the southern part of the Netherlands, in the province North Brabant.

The village was first mentioned in 1107 as Machera, and means "suitable sandy ridge".

[3] The Catholic St Petrus Bandenkerk was built between 1862 and 1867, however the tower dates from the 15th century.

[4] Macharen originally was a part of the county Megen, which was founded around 1145.

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