Saint-Pierre-sur-Erve is a charming village located a 20-minute walk from the Museum of Prehistory. Following the Erve River, you'll arrive in a peaceful village with pretty stone houses, a parish church, and lush greenery. Wander the narrow streets and discover the open-air In Situ exhibition, featuring works of art, each as surprising and fantastic as the last! Cross a pedestrian bridge built in the Middle Ages and admire the surrounding landscape. Take a break to recharge your batteries in the heart of nature, surrounded by authentic historical heritage.
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St. Peter's Church
The Romanesque church, located in the heart of the village, boasts a unique Romanesque-style nave. Inside, you can discover five statues listed as Historic Monuments and two tombstones.
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The Saint-Sylvain Chapel
Built in the 15th century and located near the village, the story goes that a hermit from Aquitaine retired here, at the top of the wooded hill, making this chapel a place of pilgrimage.
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The wash house
The 19th-century washhouse is located at the foot of the pedestrian bridge. It has chains that allow the height of the washhouse floor to be adjusted to the water level of the Erve River. A must-see landmark in the small town's landscape.
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The associative bistro
From May to September, in the old inn, volunteers from the festival committee take turns every day at the end of the afternoon to open the community café which brings the village to life and helps finance the events.
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The festival of lights
Every year on August 15th, the village is enchanted. The festivities begin with a street painting competition, and in the evening, the village is illuminated by the light of 7000 candles placed by the residents.
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