Aire de Neuvy-Saint-Sépulchre
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Neuvy-Saint-Sépulchre (Indre, France)
Neuvy-Saint-Sépulchre is a small Berrichon village best known for its distinctive basilica and its historical role in pilgrimages. Its charm lies in the juxtaposition of a major religious site and a peaceful rural setting. The village remains a popular stop for hikers and lovers of Romanesque architecture. One can still sense the echo of the Camino de Santiago routes that shaped its history.
Heritage and history
The main asset is the Basilica of Our Lady of Neuvy-Saint-Sépulchre, a circular-plan church inspired by the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem, built between the 11th and 12th centuries. The site long welcomed pilgrims and is among the buildings linked to the Camino de Santiago routes. Parts of the building are listed as Historic Monuments, attesting to its medieval importance.
Architecture
The basilica displays a mix of Romanesque forms and eastern influences with its rotunda and distinctive apse. There is a ambulatory and a central mass that give the whole an uncommon balance for the region. The carved details and the church’s silhouette dominate the village landscape.
Nature and landscapes
The village sits in a bocage landscape with small valleys typical of Berry. Rural paths around Neuvy offer peaceful walks among hedges and fields. The atmosphere is suited to walking or cycling, far from urban traffic.
Not to be missed
- Basilica of Our Lady of Neuvy-Saint-Sépulchre: visit the rotunda and the apse, the heart of the site.
- The Roman apse: carved details and distinctive architecture to observe up close.
- The pilgrimage routes: historical routes and stages around the village.
- Rural walks: bocage paths for walking or cycling.
- The old town: quiet streets and traditional houses of Berry.
