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In the heart of the artists' village of Gargilesse stands a 12th-century Romanesque church that George Sand once called a "little masterpiece." From the outside, it appears simple, but inside you'll find more than 100 carved capitals. Once connected to the castle by an underground passage, the church still exudes the atmosphere of centuries of faith, art, and history.

Towering over Argenton-sur-Creuse is the gilded statue of the Bonne Dame, a beacon visible from afar. What few people know is that this six-meter-high statue was dragged from the train station to the chapel in 1899 by ten oxen and thirteen horses, to the loud applause of the town's inhabitants. Today, you can hike up the hill yourself and be rewarded with a panoramic view of the Creuse valley—with the Bonne Dame still standing guard over the town.

Viewpoint at the Barrage d’Éguzon: impressive views of the dam and lake over the Creuse River. The rushing water and the reflection in the lake create a sense of tranquility and power. A perfect spot to pause and enjoy the combination of nature and technology.

In the Creuse valley lies the picturesque village of Gargilesse-Dampierre. The village is listed as one of the most beautiful villages in France. And I can see why: the romantic charm of the closely packed houses with their steep, brown-tiled roofs, which surround the castle. Truly artistic, picturesque, and charismatic. It's wonderful to take a walk in this area and have a drink at one of the restaurants. Especially the restaurant at the top, where you have a magnificent view of the village and the castle.

George Sand is the pseudonym of the French writer Amantine Aurore Lucile Dupin de Francueil (* July 1, 1804 in Paris; † June 8, 1876 in Nohant, Indre department), who published novels as well as numerous socially critical works. Through her lifestyle and her works, she championed feminist and socially critical goals. She rebelled against the restrictions imposed on women by marriage in the 19th century and demanded equal participation of all classes in social goods.

It is impossible to cross the dam. It is a private area that cannot be crossed.

The small church is located in the middle of this beautiful town with its narrow and winding streets. The town and the church are worth a visit.

From the bottom of the dam, you will have to carry the bike, then push to swallow the 80 meters of altitude difference and enjoy the view.