Saint-Eloy of Vitray and his fountain

The area of Tronçais always had a forest vocation, well before the action of Colbert. Thus, the old parish of Vitray it was dedicated to this activity. The very small church dating from the Roman time comprises a chorus with flat bedside and two spans arched in full-clotheshanger, preceded by a more recent nave, covered of a frame testifying to the skill of the carpenters of a zone rich in wood. Its bell-tower is entirely in shingle.

Perhaps the dedication with Saint Eloy, saint patron of all the metallurgists, dates from the installation of the forging mills. This monument is particular property today.

it is necessary to evoke the legend of the nice pagan genius which maintained and flowered the castle of Vitray, and which on arrival from abroad (can be Christian) pushed long moanings a whole night to disappear for always the following day at dawn.

The fountain Saint Eloi, a little below the vault of the castle, supplies a feeding trough intended for the horses: marshal-shoeing being installed there, the animals thus secured health and the door-fitting…