Croix du Bancillon
Of classical Gothic architecture, classified as a Historic Monument in 1910, this granite cross was erected in 1541 and is isolated in the woods of Malvières which once depended on the Abbey of La Chaise-Dieu.
The territory of Malvières is punctuated by numerous wayside crosses which evoke the deep Christian impregnation of the country.
The most beautiful is the "Croix du Bancillon" adorned with a Christ and a Virgin back to back, and statuettes of Saint Peter and of Saint-Jacques. The cross itself rests on a sort of small chapel which preserves a Virgin of Mercy.
Monument raised on a base almost 2 meters high.
Julius Caesar would have stopped there to admire the Livradois valley.
Ancient tradition that led girls wishing to marry to recite
"Our Lady of the Bancillon, I want neither dress nor petticoat, I ask you for a handsome boy."
To discover at the start of the PR 101 hike
Certifications & Labels
- Listed historic site and monument
Themes
Visit
Individual visit services
- Unguided individual tours permanently
Group visit services
- Unguided group tours permanently
Opening
| Opening hours from January 01st to December 31st, 2026 | |
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| Monday | Open |
| Tuesday | Open |
| Wednesday | Open |
| Thursday | Open |
| Friday | Open |
| Saturday | Open |
| Sunday | Open |