Vindecy

Vindecy is a commune with 257 inhabitants (as of January 1, 2011 ) in southern Burgundy, in the department of Saône -et -Loire.

Location

Vindecy is about 1000 meters east of the Loire at an altitude of about 240 meters above sea level. inst in the ancient cultural landscape of the brionnais. The place is located about 18 km ( driving distance ) southwest of Paray -le- Monial and about 41 kilometers north of Roanne. The places worth seeing Anzy -le- Duc, Semur -en- brionnais, Marcigny and Iguerande are all within a radius of about 15 to 20 kilometers; Charlieu is located about 32 kilometers southeast.

Demographics

In the 19th century the place had at times over 600 residents. The phylloxera crisis and the mechanization of agriculture ensured since a significant population decline.

Economy

The hilly region of Vindecy has always been dominated by agriculture, which until the 19th century, viticulture was also operated. Meanwhile, the cattle ( Charolais cattle ) plays a major role. The place itself functioned until the early 20th century as a craft, trade and service center for several hamlets and isolated farmsteads in the area.

History

The place or the church of Vindecy ( Vindeciaco ) for the first time in 1164 in a papal bull of Pope Alexander III. mentioned. The Pope situated on the run gave the church at that time in the custody of the abbey of Saint -Martin of Autun. End of the 14th century, the house Semur seems to have held the control temporarily.

Attractions

Château d' Arcy

Dating from the 15th century, but rebuilt in the 17th century castle is located about a mile south of the village and is privately owned; it is recognized as a monument historique since 1983.

Other

The Parish Church ( Église Saint -Martin ) is a single-nave, erected rubble stone building from the 12th century, but in the interior of the prevailing taste of the 16-17. Century reflects. The bell tower was redesigned in the 19th century. Worth seeing is the late Gothic chapel on the north side with its tracery windows and their aufruhenden on consoles ribbed vault.