Saint-Clair

You only have to approach Saint-Clair to realise just how powerful the Church once was. The imposing size of the church reflects the reputation of the village since the 4th century. Admittedly, the pilgrimage to the waters of Aler no longer exists, and few people come to adore the statuette of St-Clair housed in the charming chapel or to collect water from the miraculous fountain; but the site, steeped in religious history, cannot leave anyone indifferent. The parish was home to several religious communities, including the Cistercian monks of Le Pin Abbey. They owned the seigneurial farm of Les Auberts, which still boasts a 15th-century octagonal dovecote with almost 1,600 boulins.