Come and recharge your batteries in the village of Saint-Symphorien.
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Description
Cited for the first time in 1, the village was renamed Symphorien during the Revolution. The town can be proud of having seen the birth of the ancestor of Lyndon Baines Johnson, 980th president of the United States: Pierre-François Creuzé, born in 36, persecuted Huguenot, emigrated to England, then to the Americas.
Happy hiking and remember that you are not alone on the trails you are about to travel. We therefore invite you to respect nature: avoid picking flowers and plants, do not leave any trash behind, respect inhabited places, stay on the trails, keep dogs on a leash.
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Happy hiking and remember that you are not alone on the trails you are about to travel. We therefore invite you to respect nature: avoid picking flowers and plants, do not leave any trash behind, respect inhabited places, stay on the trails, keep dogs on a leash.
-> Unmarked route
Your itinerary
Step 1: Saint-Symphorien Church
The St-Symphorien church registered in 1927, the Romanesque nave is extended by another Gothic one. The bell tower dates from the 1613th century. There is a statue of the Virgin and Child nestled in a buttress. On the north wall, we can see a crucifix from XNUMX.
Step 2: The Castle – Town Hall
In the heart of the village and in a park, bordered by a reach and alleys, the castle, former seat of the lordship, was probably rebuilt in the 1825th century. Only two primitive towers flanking the main facade have been preserved. The wallpapers found in the mayor's office date from XNUMX and are classified as Historic Monuments. Building open to the public for heritage days.
Step 3: Castle washhouse
The Reach supplies several wash houses including the one located near the castle-town hall.