On a hill above the Sauzay river, around three kilometres from Corvol, is the hamlet of Saint-Georges, with its ancient chapel dedicated to Saints Cosma and Damian. The 14th century chapel is located on what was the main road from Varzy to Entrains-sur-Nohain, and provided a resting place for travellers.
Curiously, this isolated place became famous throughout France in the mid-19th century. Around 1820, a certain Antoine Cault became know as someone with mystical powers who could predict the future. People flocked from across the country to seek his wisdom and hear his prophetic oracles. He was popularly known as the Sorcier (‘Sorcerer’) of Saint-Georges.
By all accounts, the Sorcier was a wizened and deformed figure, with long unkempt hair and a tangled beard, which added to his mystique. He accepted offerings but refused any financial recompense, and died in poverty.
Sources: Geneawiki
A. Marlièr, Statistique de l’arrondissement de Clamecy
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