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While this bridge allows you to cross the Aron River with a beautiful view of the river, when you look up you cannot ignore the statue of Notre-Dame du Nivernais which dominates from its abutment in the center of the city.

In Cercy la Tour the oldest traces of civilizations date back to the Paleolithic era. In Cercy la Tour you will find the Church of Saint-Pierre, built at the end of the 11th century; the 6 meter high statue of Notre-Dame du Nivernais installed in 1958; as well as two castles, the Château de Briffault and the Château de Champlevois.

In 1723 there was a glassworks in Vandenesse. In the 18th century the riches of Vandenesse gave rise to quarries, mines, forges, a metallurgical furnace, a fulling mill, an oil mill and mills as well as a nuns' convent which closed around 1970. At the end of the 19th century the village turned to agriculture and livestock. In the 20th century industrial and artisanal activities stopped, during the rural exodus the village became depopulated. Today tourists can admire the pretty village and the Castle.

You will notice that most castles are located in strategic defensive positions, which is not the case with this castle. But the region around the castle is crossed by the Dragne river which served as a natural defense on one side. The castle is privately owned, but can be admired from the main road.

You will notice that most of the castles are located in strategic defensive positions, which is not the case with this castle. But the region around the castle is crossed by the river Dragne which served as a natural defense on one side. The castle is private property, but it can be admired from the main road.

You will notice that most of the castles are located in strategic defensive positions, which is not the case with this castle. But the region around the castle is crossed by the river Dragne which served as a natural defense on one side. The castle is private property, but it can be admired from the main road.

This beautiful fishing lake is a pleasant stroll and the tower on the dam wall is a pleasing sight to behold.

The remains of this 15th century castle are covered with vegetation, nature trying to reclaim it. For a ruin there is a lot of structural interest in what remains of this castle.