Saint-Romain-et-Saint-Clément: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes

Nature

ZNIEFF 720020020 comprises a deeply cut valley with diverse deciduous woodland and rare plants, particularly common bluebells. The ZNIEFF “Réseau hydrographique de la Côle en amont de Saint-Jean-de-Côle” includes Saint-Romain-et-Saint-Clément. This area comprises diverse habitats in valleys and small ravines that provide a species-rich bird population with breeding, overwintering and stopover sites during migration.

Those who choose Saint-Romain-et-Saint-Clément as their place to stay will want to find a holiday apartment here.

History and Culture

The altar tabernacle in the church of Saint-Romain-et-Saint-Clément is considered very similar to the example in Excideuil and likewise to be of Franciscan origin. The Notre-Dame-des-Hauts-de-l’Isle parish also includes the churches of Saint-Romain and Saint-Clément.

Human presence in Saint-Romain-et-Saint-Clément has been documented since around 1200 BC. At the beginning of the 20th century, the municipality had numerous vineyards as well as numerous mills and spinning mills. The Verdale facility produced blocks of ice.

Walks and Trails

The 6.5-kilometre loop “Au temps de la loco” runs between Saint-Jean-de-Côle and Saint-Romain-et-Saint-Clément. Its theme is life along the former railway line, and it is offered to hikers. The Boucle de la Romani-clémentienne has been approved by the Fédération Française de Randonnée.

The Voie Verte Thiviers-Saint-Pardoux passes through Saint-Romain-et-Saint-Clément. The 17-kilometre Voie Verte runs along the former 19th-century Thiviers–Saint-Pardoux-la-Rivière railway line. In Saint-Romain-et-Saint-Clément, the Boucle de la Romani-clémentienne is designated as a mountain biking and nature trail focusing on fauna and flora.

Other destinations: Chantérac, Carlux, Quinsac, Saussignac, Thénac, Archignac, Grives, Meyrals

For the broader travel overview: Dordogne.