Church and Art
In Saint-Crépin-de-Richemont, the Église Saint-Crépin has a four-bay nave, a straight-ended choir and a north aisle. Its vaulting appears not to have been built before the 14th century. The church of Saint-Crépin houses the object “tabernacle, 4 chandeliers”, which includes depictions of the Adoration of the Shepherds and the Adoration of the Magi. The Église Saint-Crépin also contains a carved wooden altarpiece from the 18th century, decorated with scenes of the Nativity.
Those choosing Saint-Crépin-de-Richemont as a holiday destination may wish to rent a holiday apartment.
History
The Château de Richemont consists of two wings arranged at right angles and was built from 1564 onwards by Pierre de Bourdeille, known as Brantôme. Pierre de Bourdeille wrote his works there and lived there until his death. Guided tours of the Château de Richemont are available and last approximately 40 minutes on average.
Trails
The Site et sentier d’interprétation des meulières is freely accessible and 2.7 kilometres long. With a walking time of approximately 1.5 to 2 hours, it has an elevation difference of 100 metres. The trail conveys the history of a labyrinth of quarries with stone relics from Roman and later periods.
The Boucle de Saint-Crépin de Richemont starts at the signpost above the town hall, in the large car park.
Surroundings
The ruins of Abbaye de Boschaud are located in the vicinity of Saint-Crépin-de-Richemont. The wider surrounding region is home to the Château de Beauséjour, the Château de Borie-Petit, the historic site of Abbaye Notre-Dame de Ligueux and Parc de Fayolle.
