Saint-Georges-De-Montclard: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes

Saint-Georges-de-Montclard lies in the heart of the Montclard forest. The Château de Monclar was built in the 11th century on a 45-metre-high artificial earthen mound. Those choosing Saint-Georges-de-Montclard as a destination may be planning to rent a holiday apartment.

History and Architecture

A tall rectangular tower remains of the Château de Monclar; the Château de Monclar is privately owned by a company.

The Manoir de la Beaureille has a square corner turret, known as an Échauguette, at the south-eastern corner of the building. Its façades and roofs have been partially listed as historic monuments since 29 December 1978.

The Montclard market hall was rebuilt in the 18th century. The church in the hamlet of Saint-Georges dates from the 11th century and was built on an older place of worship.

The church contains an area dedicated to Saint Rita, the patron saint of desperate cases. This area is visited by numerous devotees of the saint.

Walks

The Circuit Cœur de village walking tour can be visited independently and without a guide all year round. It includes the Chapelle Sainte-Thérèse.

The 8-kilometre Boucle de Rabelais hiking trail connects the centre of Montclard with the hamlet of Saint-Georges. Along the route, information panels explain the significance of the local flora.

Guided village tours by Graine des Sens are offered seasonally for individuals and year-round for groups. A discovery brochure for the village tour Circuit CÅ“ur de village is available from the Office de tourisme de Mussidan-Villamblard.

Nature and Trails

The Chemin des Lébéroux is an easy, 7-kilometre circular route from Saint-Georges-de-Montclard for hiking and mountain biking. The route description leads from the car park at the village hall past the Château to the Place des Colonnes.

The Chemin des Lébéroux is designated as a nature trail focusing on fauna and flora.

Other destinations: Chapdeuil, Sarlat-La-Canéda, Saint-Paul-La-Roche, Mussidan, Coubjours, Bosset, Servanches, Doissat

To the wider travel overview: Dordogne.