Discover Yvias: culture and equestrian activities

Yvias brings together archaeological history, religious art, traces of past technology and opportunities for horse riding. Highlights include a Neolithic dolmen, a statue in Saint-Judoce Church, the Chapelle du Calvaire, a disused mill and the Écuries du Menhir. These attractions differ both in age and in the kind of experience they offer. If you are looking for a hotel for your trip, you could start by considering whether you would mainly like to include cultural history or an activity with horses in your plans.

Church and chapel: religious art

Saint-Judoce Church houses a statue of Saint Yvi. It is carved from wood and painted in polychrome, meaning it has a multicoloured finish. The carved form and colourful surface are integral to the figure; as well as the saint depicted, its craftsmanship is a defining feature. The Chapelle du Calvaire is a religious building dating from 1685. It houses a painting of Christ from the 17th century and old statues. Unlike the single saint’s figure, the chapel’s focal points are an image of Christ and several old statues.

The Yvias dolmen

The Yvias dolmen dates from the Neolithic period, making it considerably older than the religious buildings and artworks of the 17th century. It was classified as a historic monument by decree dated 19 May 1959. This classification adds a later heritage designation to its prehistoric date. The dolmen is privately owned. If you are considering a visit, check in advance whether access is possible.

Mill and riding school

The Moulin à farine Bescont represents the history of technology and an earlier economic function. It was a flour mill and is now disused. The shaft of its vertical waterwheel remains. Its former purpose and the surviving component can be considered together: the mill ground flour, while the shaft provides a tangible link to the waterwheel. This historical landmark therefore differs from the religious objects and buildings.

The Écuries du Menhir is a riding school for ponies and horses and holds an FFE label. Riding lessons are offered to people of all ages and skill levels. The centre welcomes visitors in Yvias, surrounded by greenery. Unlike the dolmen, church, chapel and mill, this is a place centred on an activity. If horse riding is among your travel interests, it offers a distinct way to shape your stay.

Highlights for your stay

When choosing how to spend your stay, you can weigh up the themes according to your interests: the dolmen represents prehistoric heritage, the church and chapel sacred art, the mill the history of technology, and the Écuries riding lessons. The historic sites therefore offer a different focus for your trip from a hands-on activity.

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