This walled town has existed since Roman times when it
was known as Sidolocus (or Sedelocus), as seen on the tombs and
engravings that can be found in the hills overlooking the modern town. Every
Saturday morning a unique market is held in the square selling goods of many kinds.
The Basilica of Saint Andoche, famous for its carved capitals depicting biblic
stories and religious teachings, was founded as an abbey church in the 6th
century. Rebuilt as a collegiate church in the 12th century, it became a
