Saint-Pierre-le-Moûtier, Commune in the Nièvre department, France
Saint-Pierre-le-Moûtier is a small town in the Nièvre department, within the arrondissement of Nevers in central France. It has a historic center with old stone buildings, a church tower visible from a distance, and sections of medieval ramparts still standing.
The town was an important stop during the Middle Ages, thanks to its position along trade routes and a river port used for commerce. In 1429, Joan of Arc took the town, which gave it a notable place in the history of the Hundred Years' War.
The 12th-century church of Saint-Pierre has stained glass windows depicting scenes from the life of Joan of Arc. On the square outside stands a bronze statue of her holding a flag and a lance.
The town center is easy to explore on foot since the main points of interest are close to each other. For the surrounding area, such as the arboretum or the walking trails, having a vehicle is useful.
The Maison du Lieutenant Criminel has a 15th-century wooden door carved with patterns that look like lacework. It is one of the few surviving examples of this type of wood carving in the region.
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