Vicq: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes
The Château de la Mothe was completed between 1450 and 1500 by Louis d’Arçon de Chauvigny. The residential and farm buildings are located within a shared enclosure surrounded by moats. The ensemble also includes a rare, fully preserved exterior gallery built using half-timbered construction.
When planning a trip, you may wish to focus on renting a holiday apartment in Vicq.
Culture and History
The Église Saint-Maurice has a Romanesque floor plan. Its capital sculptures reflect the transition from the 12th to the 13th century. A crypt extends beneath the choir and sanctuary.
Château d'Arçon was completely restored in the 19th century. The chapel, remodelled in the 18th century, preserves a 14th-century vault. The 17th-century dovecote has also retained its roof structure and interior fittings.
Nature and Activities
The Circuit des châteaux de Vicq is 11 km long and can be undertaken from Vicq. A GPX track is also available for this circular route.
Geographical Setting
Chouvigny Castle, a site listed as a historic site, is located in the immediate vicinity of Vicq.
In the wider regional surroundings of Vicq are Château de Chazeron, a castle, Billy Castle, a historic site, and Abbaye Notre-Dame de Bellaigue, an abbey.
Landscape
The wider regional surroundings of Vicq also include Roche de Sauterre, a hill, and Suc de Beaunit, also a hill.
Events
The Fête médiévale au château de la Mothe is scheduled to take place on 22 August 2026 from 10:00 to 23:00 in Vicq.
For the higher-level travel overview: Allier.
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