Croix de chemin

  • Historic site and monument
  • Cross
19170 Saint-Hilaire-les-Courbes
The commune boasts a number of beautiful wayside crosses. There is a legend associated with two of them, the oldest probably dating from the 15th century. One is near the former presbytery, the other has been moved to the cemetery. They are said to have been erected by a cart driver who, on a very cold day, managed to cross the frozen ponds, while his dog drowned in them. They have the same construction: long shaft with canted sides, upright and crosspiece with fleur-de-lys ends. The 1st of...

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Croix de chemin
19170 Saint-Hilaire-les-Courbes

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  • In the village
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