Surface: 2650 acres
Population: 87 inhabitants
Etymology: from Saint-Hilaire, bishop who died in 367
Waterway: Vianon
Distance from Neuvic: 5 miles
Situated on the hills of the village, it dates from the XII° or the XIII° centuries. On the floor, we can observe the paving stones of the Fontange's tomb. The tower bell is pierced with two holes. The chapel and the sacristy date from the 19° century. It is frequent to see cultural exhibitions inside the church.
It is situated at the bottom of the village, next to the wash house. At the moment, it is in development but it already works. It was used to supply a farm of the village with water.
It was the oven of Cathy's house. We can still see all the accessories used to make bread. You will find this place at the bottom at the village, on your right.
The women were boiling the linen, rinsing it with ash and carrying it with a wheelbarrow to the old wash house. It was a meeting point where they were able to speak together.
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