The village of Masgot
The village of Masgot - a genuine work of art !
Discover an amazing work of art in the village of Masgot in the Creuse region where a local farmer, François Michaud, who was also a stone carver, decided to make granite sculptures of everything he held dear. The result is an astonishing hamlet of carved figures, animals and enigmatic shapes representing the beliefs and dreams of their creator.
The work of François Michaud is also very revealing of 19th century village life in Creuse, the story of emigration and the famous Maçons de la Creuse stonemasons. The village of Masgot is truly exceptional as the houses have been beautifully preserved and the naive sculptures spread around here and there on house fronts and walls are very unusual.
The village of Masgot is an absolute must to visit in Creuse
There are several different ways to discover the village of Masgot - with a map, an audio-guide or a detailed leaflet. After walking round the village, why not continue on through the neighbouring woods along paths lined with low stone walls past a shepherd’s hut, quarry, hemp fields and other curiosities.
To add an element of fun, play Terra Aventura, a geocaching treasure hunt to find the ‘cache de Masgot’ ! And that’s not all as the Amis de la Pierre de Masgot association organises lots of events : Murder in Masgot (life-size Cluedo®), a ‘knife art’ fair, sculpture workshops and courses, Masgot Hanté for Halloween. The Village de Masgot office is open April – October. Food outlet May-September. Car park.
Make the most of being in the Masgot area to visit other nearby attractions like the town of Ahun with its Romanesque church and metallic Eiffel-style viaduct, the wonderful woodwork in the church at Moutier d’Ahun and the amazing painted church at Sous-Parsat…
There are lovely sign-posted walks through the unspoilt countryside, characteristic of Creuse ! Continue your discovery tour by heading for the Parc Animalier des Monts de Guérets to watch the wolves roaming freely"
