Castle tour - Menou

A walk in and around a village with a rich heritage, a very old church
a very old church, a superb renovated chapel overlooking the village of Menou
of Menou, with a beautiful viewpoint and orientation table,
a castle often referred to as the "Versailles of the Nivernais", and last but not least
undulating countryside.
Worth a visit
- Château de Menou is a private property that cannot be visited.
Often referred to as the "Versailles of the Nivernais", it was built between 1672 and 1684 by Armand François de Menou.
by Armand François de Menou. The former law courts and prison, located in the courtyard
in the courtyard are reminders of the prerogatives of the masters of the place. The farm has retained
a monumental dovecote housing 2,500 niches.
- St-Siméon church, built in the 13th, 16th, 12th and 19th centuries. Since the 13th century
it has been the place of worship of Nanvigne (the name given to the parish before Armand
François de Menou obtained in 1697 that the fief be erected into a marquisate and bear the name
of Menou). The dukes and marquesses had their own chapel with access
independent access to the nave.