Saint-Martin-l'Astier: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes

The Église Saint-Martin-l'Astier was built in open countryside between the 9th and 12th centuries. The Église Saint-Martin has been listed as a Monument historique since 6 December 1948.

Culture and History

The Église Saint-Martin has an octagonal 9th-century tower that is exceptional for the region and this type of construction. Its Romanesque nave is decorated with a newer Stations of the Cross made of painted ceramics.

The Abbye Notre-Dame de Bonne Esperance abbey is located in the vicinity of Saint-Martin-l'Astier. The wider regional area is also home to La Renaudie Castle, Château de Beauséjour and Château de la Gaubertie.

Nature and Trails

A fishing route of more than 15 km, awarded the “Pêche Passion” designation, stretches across the Périgord. You can follow it on foot along the river or use the Voie verte by bicycle.

The long-distance hiking trail GR 646 runs through the municipal area of Saint-Martin-l'Astier and through the Double forest in the municipal area of Saint-Martin-l'Astier.

Local Life

The local festivities in Saint-Martin-l'Astier include an omelette à l'aillet on 1 May. As part of the local festivities in Saint-Martin-l'Astier, a galette des rois with children's entertainment is held. A half-night walk through the forests is also held.

Anyone wishing to rent a holiday apartment in Saint-Martin-l'Astier can include this in their travel plans. A bicycle is available at Gîte La Mouthe in Saint-Martin-l'Astier.

Geographical Location

Parc de Fayolle is located in the wider regional area of Saint-Martin-l'Astier.

Further destinations: Larzac, Boisseuilh, Paunat, Berbiguières, Saint-Georges-Blancaneix, Anlhiac, Léguillac-De-L'auche, Biron.

To the higher-level travel overview: Dordogne.