Martel
Situated at the heart of the Dordogne Valley, Martel is a medieval village that has managed to maintain its rich cultural and architectural heritage. Known as the “City of 7 towers”, it boasts many buildings and squares wonderfully preserved as well as gourmet restaurants and markets twice a week.
https://www.vallee-dordogne.com/la-vallee-de-la-dordogne/villes-et-villages/martel
Villages nearby (less than 20km)
Prestigious sites such as:
- The sacred city of Rocamadour, suspended on a cliff : https://www.visit-dordogne-valley.co.uk/discover/cultural-heritage/villages-to-visit/rocamadour
- Bretenoux, medieval bastide town: https://www.vallee-dordogne.com/la-vallee-de-la-dordogne/villes-et-villages/bretenoux
- Souillac: https://www.vallee-dordogne.com/la-vallee-de-la-dordogne/villes-et-villages/souillac
Some of the « Most Beautiful Villages in France »
Collonges-la-Rouge, Carennac, Autoire, Loubressac, Curemonte, Turenne
https://www.visit-dordogne-valley.co.uk/discover/cultural-heritage/villages-to-visit
Sightseeing and Culture
- Châteaux de Montal and Castelnau
- Gouffre de Padirac
- Museum of Automata and Mechanical Toys in Souillac
- Tourist train in Martel www.trainduhautquercy.info
- Fortified medieval mill Moulin de Cougnaguet in Calès : www.cougnaguet.com
Other visits
- Rocher des aigles : Eagle show in Rocamadour www.rocherdesaigles.com
- Parc animalier de Gramat : Animal Park in Gramat www.gramat-parc-animalier.com
- Préhisto-Dino Park in Lacave : Life-size dinosaurs http://prehistodino.com/
- La Borie d’Imbert, goats cheese farm http://www.laboriedimbert.com/
- La forêt des singes : Monkey park in Rocamadour www.la-foret-des-singes.com,
For more information
www.visit-dordogne-valley.co.uk
