Martel
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Martel, the city of 7 towers

Nestled in the heart of the Lot department, Martel, famous for its medieval ruins, captivates visitors with its rich historical heritage and warm atmosphere. The towers that dot the town offer exceptional views of the cobbled streets and stone houses. Close to the banks of the Dordogne River, Martel boasts a vibrant cultural scene, with festivals, local markets, and events held throughout the year. Come explore this charming destination.
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The Palais de la Raymondie: Now owned by the commune, which houses the town hall and tourist office there, it was built in 1280 by Bernard de la Raymondie.

The Church of Saint-Maur: A fortified church with a Gothic appearance dating from the 16th century, it features a listed stained-glass window dating from the 16th century.

The Hôtel Condamine: The mint, formerly the minting workshop for coins used in the Viscounty.

The Market Hall: Built at the end of the 18th century, it is remarkable for its chestnut wood frame and its "conques" (grain measures).

But also: the Hôtel Fabri and other private mansions, the fortified gates, and a large number of beautiful 19th-century residences in the old town center.

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MARTEL and its

gourmet tours

Périgord Truffle Market: During the winter, this market offers visitors a selection of the local black truffle (Mélanosporum), as well as related products such as pâtés and flavored oils.
Castagné Walnut Oil Mill: In the heart of the family walnut grove, you can watch the oil being made, depending on the season.
Walnut Oil Mill: In the heart of the family walnut grove, you can watch the oil being made, depending on the season.
The Salon des Sites Remarquables du Goût: Over a weekend, this fair features exhibitors, activities and conferences, tastings, and culinary demonstrations (end of March).
The Lavender Festival: exhibition, market, and conferences (end of June).

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MARTEL and its

Attractions

• The Martel visit route (proposed by the Country of Art and History Causses and Dordogne Valley)
• The Steam Train
Reptiland
• The Walnut oil mill
• The local restaurants< br> • The Gallo-Romain Uxellodunum Museum (June to September)
• Creysse Port Ferry in Quercy

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MARTEL and its

Surroundings

The Gouffre de Padirac and its boat trip
The Lacave Cave
Préhistologia in Lacave and the Carbonnières Cave
• The Truffle Farm in Cuzance: tour and tasting
• Canoeing and kayaking: descending the Dordogne at Gluges
• Swimming on the banks of the Dordogne at Gluge
• Rocamadour: medieval religious city built on the slope of the Alzou Canyon cliff"
• Collonges-la-Rouge
• Sarlat-la-Canéda
• Gramat and the Animal Park
Souillac and its domed abbey church, museum, and distillery
• Saint Céré and the Jean Lurçat Museum

dordogne
THE VALLEY OF THE

Dordogne

Martel is an ideal base from which to explore our region, the Dordogne Valley, the valley of 1,001 castles.

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Tour des Merveilles, 3 villages labeled "Most Beautiful Villages in France":
Autoire, Loubressac, Carennac
Bretenoux, a 13th-century fortified town
Beaullieu-sur-Dordogne: a town nestled in the tranquility of the "Limousin Riviera," with its 12th-century tympanum and its barge port
Collonges-la-Rouge: a town with red sandstone houses
Turenne: Castle of the Viscounts of Turenne

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Souillac, city of the "River of Hope," dear to Christian Signol
Château de Fénelon, birthplace of François Salignac de Lamothe-Fenelon
Sarlat, magnificent capital of the Périgord
Crossroads of the 5 Châteaux: Beynac, Fayrac, Marqueyssac, Castelnaud, Lacoste
La Roque Gageac and its exotic garden and Gabares Norbert
Château des Milandes where the memory of Josephine Baker floats
Bastide de Domme and its panorama

LOT
THE VALLEY OF THE

Lot

The Lot River, Olt in Occitan, and its tributaries, the Vers and the Célé, immerse you in landscapes of wild beauty.

Visit the Causse de Cabrerets in Saint-Cirq-Lapopie, a listed and certified village perched on its rock, the numerous castles (Cennevières, château du Diable...), the beautiful 17th-century locks...
Beautiful 17th-century locks, cruise ships

Discover the vineyards of Cahors, capital of Quercy, its bridge 14th-century Valentré and its old quarters, but also Lalbenque, the truffle capital, Cajarc, the saffron capital...


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