Discover Nantilly

Nantilly combines architectural history with practical options for hikers. The Soufroide stream runs through the village. Two historic washhouses and the Notre-Dame church offer distinct architectural points of reference in the village’s history; hiking options and a woodland orienteering course with navigation challenges round out the experience. You can choose to focus on cultural history, a pilgrimage connection or outdoor activity.

Washhouses: Design and use

The Lavoir dit du Moulin is the last functioning washhouse in Nantilly. It was built in 1828 to plans by departmental architect Louis Moreau. Its layout includes an elegant water-drawing pavilion with four arches, which houses a covered basin. Situated on the Chemin de Compostelle, the washhouse offers pilgrims a refreshing place to rest. Restoration is planned; access on foot may change during the work.

The Lavoir dit Fontaine du Jardinier adds a different history of use to the picture of Nantilly’s washhouses. In the 1960s, it was divided into two areas: a cold-water supply for village residents and a distillation room. The Lavoir dit du Moulin is notable for its construction date, architect and pavilion, while the Fontaine du Jardinier stands out for its former division between water storage and distillation.

The Soufroide stream runs through Nantilly. As a geographical point of reference, it differs from the washhouses, which represent the architectural and historical use of water in the village.

Notre-Dame: Construction phases and features

Notre-Dame church was rebuilt from 1762 onward on the remains of a church dating from 1717. Its construction history therefore includes an earlier predecessor and a later building phase. Distinctive features include the wrought-iron portal, the altarpiece and the remarkable furnishings. Those interested in religious architecture can appreciate Notre-Dame both through this sequence of construction and its specific features.

Hiking and navigation

There are also different options outdoors. The “Entre Chêne et Chânois” hike starts in Nantilly. A hiking route in Nantilly follows part of the Chemin de Compostelle, a pilgrimage network known throughout Europe. The “Boucle du Chêne” is 8 km long and takes about 3 hours. The 2026 hiking guide gives these estimates; seasonal trail conditions may change.

The “Parcours d’orientation Confirmé” is a woodland orienteering course featuring navigation challenges. It is closed seasonally during hunting periods. The options therefore differ in their planning details: for “Entre Chêne et Chânois,” the starting point in Nantilly is the key reference; for the Boucle, it is the distance and approximate duration; and for the woodland course, it is navigation and hunting periods. The pilgrimage connection also takes different forms: the washhouse on the Chemin de Compostelle offers a place to rest, while a hiking route follows part of the network known throughout Europe.

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