Farges-En-Septaine: Village History and Walking Routes

Farges-en-Septaine brings together a traditionally preserved village centre and a history of architecture and landscape. The town hall, church and village square are close together in the centre; the parish church of Notre-Dame stands in the middle of the village. Old fountains, manor houses, wash houses along the Villabon and walking routes complete the picture. If you are looking for a hotel for a trip to Farges-en-Septaine, these different highlights can help you choose what best suits your interests.

The church and earlier architectural history

The parish church of Notre-Dame dates from the mid-12th century. It has a central tower and no transept. A transept is the part of a church that runs across the nave; Notre-Dame has no such feature. The painting “Le Baptême du Christ” is also in the church. Several old fountains with stone surrounds have been preserved in the village squares; one of the surrounds is hexagonal. The village’s history thus brings together church architecture and small details of rural building culture.

The Château de Bois-Bouzon is an early-17th-century manor house dating from the reign of Louis XIII. It was commissioned from the Berry architect Jean Lejuge in 1632, and construction began in 1636. The château, its outbuildings and the park are all protected as historic monuments. Its building history therefore spans two clearly distinct historical periods, from the mid-12th-century church to the early-17th-century manor house.

Augy, Villabon and the landscape

Augy is a former seigneurie mentioned in written records dating back to 1163. The small château in Augy lies on the banks of the Villabon stream. An imposing round tower adjoins its main building, which is in the Classical style; it may be a 17th-century dovecote. In Augy, documented local history meets the different architectural features of the small château.

The wash houses along the Villabon have traditional silhouettes and roofs made of old tiles. Today, they welcome walkers. The village’s routes also offer pleasant opportunities for walks in Farges-en-Septaine. Les Vignes lies at the top of a wooded slope that descends towards the gardens along the Yèvre. The surroundings therefore offer different points of interest: the wash houses for their traditional design and present-day use by walkers, and Les Vignes for its wooded slope and the way it descends towards the gardens.

Market hall and produce

The market hall, La Halle de Marchés, is intended for products from local producers and organic products. Its address is 38 bis rue des Épinettes, 18800 Farges-en-Septaine. If you are planning a visit, check the market days before your trip.

Domaine Lecomte offers condiments and oil products, beekeeping products, and AOC Châteaumeillant, AOC Quincy and AOC Reuilly wines. The selection may change. A visit to Domaine Lecomte is scheduled to last one hour; check the latest opening details before your trip.

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For the overview of the wider area: Cher.