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Step 1: Saint-Pierre Church
A Romanesque church from the 12th century, it presents several phases of alteration: sculpted capitals from the 14th century at the apse, a restoration of the bell tower in the 19th century for example. Interesting point: sarcophagi from the 11th-13th century, funerary slabs and double-vat baptismal funds from the beginning of the 17th century.
Step 2: Bourg washhouse
Here we find a fairly rich washhouse dating from 1900, with three stone walls, a tiled roof, and an adjustable floor depending on the height of the water arm.
Step 3: Antigny water mill
This water mill dates from the 19th century. Others are found in surrounding villages such as Ussolière.
Step 4: Olbreuse Castle
The building we currently see dates from the 14th and especially the 18th century. The building has indeed evolved over the centuries. The initial architectural plan presented four towers which flanked three wings of the castle. Two towers are still preserved and one of them still has the marks of defense architecture. It is here that Eleonore Desmier d'Olbreuse was born, nicknamed the grandmother of Europe (thanks to the different marriages of her descendants). It is private property, but it is possible to take guided tours during the summer.
Step 5: Happy Mill
This windmill dates from 1826. They are also found in the village of Ussolière.
Step 6: Pierre-Henri Mitard Cultural Center
Don't hesitate to visit the exhibition retracing the various archaeological discoveries from the Usseau site (Merovingian cemetery) as well as the incredible history of the Olbreuse family. Pierre-Henri Mitard was a historian who was very involved in historical research linked to the discoveries of the end of the 15th and beginning of the 18st century. The site is open Wednesday and Friday from 10 p.m. to 12 p.m. and Saturday from 30 a.m. to XNUMX:XNUMX p.m.