Discover Auriac-Sur-Vendinelle

Auriac-Sur-Vendinelle can be explored through buildings from different centuries. Local landmarks range from the 11th-century Chapelle de Noumérens and the 15th-century Pont Vieux, to the windows of the former castle dating from the 16th century and the market hall built in 1870. There is also the exhibition in the Clocher-Donjon and the Vendinelle, on both banks of which the village extends. Together, these traces represent different periods of construction, forms and functions. This helps you organise the topics according to your specific interests.

Exhibition in the Clocher-Donjon

The Clocher-Donjon now houses an exhibition in rooms on the first and second floors. On display are statues and Stations of the Cross that were moved there in 1971. The old clock mechanism is also among the exhibits. Sacred objects and a technical artefact thus come together in the same building. Restoration work on the Clocher-Donjon made it possible to visit the building and also secured its surroundings. Both the exhibition on display today and the work on the building and its surroundings are therefore significant to local history.

Historical functions and architectural forms

The Pont Vieux dates from the 15th century. At the time, it served as an access route to Choples in the east and to Vendine and Loubens in the west. The directions and place names make its former function concrete: they identify the places the route led to. The windows of the former castle offer a different perspective on local history. They date from the 16th century, feature Flamboyant Gothic design and are listed in the register of historic monuments. The bridge is notable for its former function as an access route, while the windows stand out for their design and their listing in the register.

Chapelle de Noumérens and the path

The Chapelle de Noumérens offers two distinct points of interest: it dates from the 11th century, and a Romanesque chrismon is located above its portal. The date refers to the chapel; the stylistic description refers to the symbol above the portal. This distinguishes the age of the building from the specific architectural detail. You can reach the chapel on foot via a one-kilometre unpaved path. When planning your visit, take both the path’s length and its surface into account, and check local conditions beforehand.

The river and trade

Auriac-Sur-Vendinelle extends along both banks of the Vendinelle, making the river a geographical feature of the village. The market hall adds another perspective: it was built in 1870 to promote local trade. While the Clocher-Donjon displays exhibits, the market hall points to an explicitly stated economic purpose. The dates provide different points of reference: the centuries date the chapel, bridge and windows; 1870 marks the construction of the market hall, while 1971 is the year the statues and Stations of the Cross were moved.

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