Saint-Martin-Des-Combes: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes

Saint-Martin-des-Combes is predominantly forested and hilly.

Anyone planning a stay in Saint-Martin-des-Combes will want to rent a holiday apartment there.

Nature

The circular route “Promenade en forêt entre Saint Martin et Saint Georges” leads from Saint-Martin-des-Combes to Saint-Georges-de-Montclard.

The “Le sentier des Combes” hiking trail starts in the centre of Saint-Martin-des-Combes and leads through the forest. It also offers viewpoints over the ponds near Gentillou and La Roque Basse.

In addition to the hall in the centre of the village, the Saint-Martin-des-Combes picnic area has a table, pallet tables and seats, and a barbecue.

Culture and History

The church of Saint-Martin-des-Combes was built around 1150. In 1169, it was transferred to La Sauve-Majeure Abbey by the Bishop of Périgueux. Significant architectural remains from the Romanesque period can still be seen in the church.

The original manor house of Château de la Gaubertie was built by Jean de Véra and Marie d'Abzac in the second half of the 15th century. It is partially preserved and contains a so-called French gun loop typical of this century. The building is a château in the immediate vicinity of Saint-Martin-des-Combes.

Geographical Location

La Renaudie is a château in the vicinity of Saint-Martin-des-Combes. Château de Borie-Petit is a château in the wider regional surroundings of Saint-Martin-des-Combes. Cadouin Abbey is a monastery in the wider regional surroundings of Saint-Martin-des-Combes.

More local pages: Champniers-Et-Reilhac, Bonneville-Et-Saint-Avit-De-Fumadières, Montferrand-du-Périgord, Saint-Crépin-Et-Carlucet, Vieux-Mareuil, Beaupouyet, Calviac-En-Périgord, Monfaucon.

For the higher-level travel overview: Dordogne.