The guardian of places steeped in history, rising above the Sichon Valley, the Saint-Vincent rock is one of the most typical natural sites in the Montagne Bourbonnaise. It offers a remarkable panoramic view.
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Millions of years ago, when the sea covered the Massif Central, lava emerged from a fissure to form a flow. This lava is called the "green horn". When the sea retreated, plate tectonics raised this "green horn", which has now become the Saint-Vincent rock. Its highest point is 925 m.
It owes its name to the chapel, no longer standing, dedicated to Saint-Vincent Ferrier (1350-1419), a Spanish Dominican monk.
In the Middle Ages, the Château de Pyramont was built on top of the rock, on the...
It owes its name to the chapel, no longer standing, dedicated to Saint-Vincent Ferrier (1350-1419), a Spanish Dominican monk.
In the Middle Ages, the Château de Pyramont was built on top of the rock, on the...
Services
Car park
Orientation board
Free car park
Pets welcome
Openings
All year 2025 - Open everyday
Location
Contact Rocher Saint-Vincent
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