Of the Romanesque Église Saint-Saturnin, the foundations, part of the southern masonry and the portal have survived.
When planning your own trip to Mayac with the Église Saint-Saturnin and the Causse de l’Isle, renting a holiday apartment may be an option.
Culture
The Église Saint-Saturnin probably has older origins; discovered burials date back to the Early Middle Ages. In 1859, a large part of the nave and the associated walls collapsed; the church was rebuilt in the following years.
The historic site of Abbaye Notre-Dame de Ligueux is located near Mayac. The wider surrounding region is also home to Château de Hautefort and Château de Borie-Petit, both castles, as well as the historic site of Abbaye Notre-Dame de Dalon.
Nature
The paths of the Causse de l’Isle are accessible on foot, by mountain bike and on horseback; access is free and possible all year round. The Causse de l’Isle has three signposted Nordic walking routes across more than 400 hectares of preserved land.
The Nordic walking routes on the Causse de l’Isle are 6 to 9 km long. They pass through a typical, sparse and dry Causse landscape with charming dry-stone huts that once provided shepherds with shelter from the sun and rain.
La Caussette VTT offers a guided walk of 5 or 8 km focusing on art, nature and heritage. The Causse de l’Isle also offers a fitness trail and land art.
At Le Jardin Enchampté, Lola, an Ecocert-certified producer, sells seasonal organic vegetables grown on-site on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 2 to 7 p.m.; she also has a year-round presence at the weekly markets in Excideuil and Hautefort.
