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small chapel around a magnificent farm

Very beautiful Romanesque church from the 12th century, typical of Brionnais

Bois-Sainte-Marie experienced a commercial boom from the 11th century. It once had a wall and became a royal castellany at the end of the 12th century. Its Romanesque church dates from the 11th century. The building occupied today by a retirement home was an asylum and orphanage which in the 19th century accommodated 60 old people and 100 orphans.

This ceremonial castle was built in the 17th century. A visit to this residence nicknamed “Little Versailles of Charolais” reveals a sumptuous interior. THE. French garden is classified as a Remarkable Garden by the DRAC (Regional Directorate of Cultural Affairs) of Burgundy.

This priory church is classified as a historic monument. It was built between the end of the 11th century and the beginning of the 12th. Its octagonal bell tower is characteristic and the church is among the most beautiful expressions of Romanesque art in the department. The sculptures are particularly numerous.

Marcigny is renowned for its traditional Monday market, which has existed since the 11th century. This commune is also home to the Saint-Rigaud Abbey, an important historical site dating from the Middle Ages. The city is also famous for its ceramic manufacturing, notably the famous stoneware potteries which are very popular with craft enthusiasts.

A couple of great bar/restaurants to eat or drink at near the châteaux

Still surrounded by its moat, this magnificent castle is nestled on the edge of a 30-hectare pond. Unusually for castles in France, this one has belonged to the same family (the Noblet d'Anglure family) since 1722.