This historical momument on the "Route Jacques Coeur," was bought in 1467 by Charles de Chevenon de Bigny, and has been in his family since. Behind the 17th century buildings you will find a 7 hectares big park from the 19th century.
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To visit :
- The city hall (picture above)
- The Fort from Montrond (middle ages) (picture middle)
- The roman church (12th century) (picture under)
- The Golden City
- The Saint-Vic museum
- every saturday a lovely market
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This example of the cistercenzer art, built around 1150, is one of the best conserved monnasteries of Europe. It stands for the perfection of life rules, a monumental architecture pointed at purity and light.
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This 11.000 hectares big forest is considered as the most beautiful oak forest of Europe. It offers unforgettable walking fun, you can see deers, roes, birds of pray... Mountainbikers kan enjoy themselves on the several tracks.
Here you can see the influence of italian Renaissance, witnessed by the octagonal tower "The Lion", built by Fra Jocondo.
This Gallo-Roman site will be completely restored, and is the witness of the important activities from more than 2000 years ago.