Nature et détente

4 points of interest

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  History and heritage

  The old church is estimated to belong to a very ancient period; part of the building dating back to somewhere between the 12th and 14th centuries. The original church was limited to the nave and the bell toweThe old church is estimated to belong to a very ancient period; part of the building dating back to somewhere between the 12th and 14th centuries. The original church was limited to the nave and the bell tower. From 1726, it was enlarged with a sanctuary, a sacristy and two chapels; a spire was added in the middle of the 19th century but was struck by lightning in 1930.
  The new church which was consecrated in 1925 provided more space than the abandoned one which by this time was no more used as a place for worship but instead a place that could hold film projections, theatre plays and bingo. By 1972, the parish hall no longer complied to the new safety regulations and was thus abandoned, and quickly deteriorated.
  This ancient building had borne witness of a rich history and could not be allowed to be left abandoned: the inhabitants of St Juéry formed an association and with the backing of the local council decided to save the church by implementing of a restoration project and of a cultural activity program. At the entrance to the graveyard, pay attention to the Renaissance style cross bearing the symbols of the four evangelists along with the Virgin Mary and Christ.r. From 1726, it was enlarged with a sanctuary, a sacristy and two chapels; a spire was added in the middle of the 19th century but was struck by lightning in 1930.
  The new church which was consecrated in 1925 provided more space than the abandoned one which by this time was no more used as a place for worship but instead a place that could hold film projections, theatre plays and bingo. By 1972, the parish hall no longer complied to the new safety regulations and was thus abandoned, and quickly deteriorated.
  This ancient building had borne witness of a rich history and could not be allowed to be left abandoned: the inhabitants of St Juéry formed an association and with the backing of the local council decided to save the church by implementing of a restoration project and of a cultural activity program. At the entrance to the graveyard, pay attention to the Renaissance style cross bearing the symbols of the four evangelists along with the Virgin Mary and Christ.
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  History and heritage

  Saint-Juéry Castle

  The Castle is said to date from the second half of 16th century a time when Wars of Religion were raging throughout the region. The fortress comprises a rectangular-shaped main building with corners supported by round towers that stand out from the four curtain walls. The Castle defence was provided by a well-conceived system with musket loopholes distributed over four floors on either side of each tower. Legend has it that in former times there was a lord who wanted to accumulate too much power. The king at that time would have sent troops to dismantle a tower of the Castle as a punishment and a mark of disgrace… Long ago, the land of St-Juéry was part of the royal domain. An uninterrupted succession of noble families have lived in the Castle and most of the lords of St-Juéry were laid to rest in the former parish church.

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  Flora

  Orchids

  Wild orchids are plentiful all around the hamlet of Brugas such as the Serapia orchid, the Bee Orchid and many more…
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  Fauna

  Wetland

  Wetlands such as this lake are areas with high biodiversity value. You may have the opportunity to see this beautiful insect: the broad-bodied chaser.