Saint-Pompont: Holiday apartments and holiday homes

The Église Saint-Jean-Baptiste suffered some damage during the Hundred Years’ War. Its main construction phases date from the 12th and 15th centuries. The building comprises a nave, a bay forming a square transept, and a choir ending in a flat apse.

Those who have chosen Saint-Pompont as their destination may wish to rent a holiday apartment.

Culture

The Château de Saint-Pompon was formerly a commandery of the Order of Knights Hospitaller of Jerusalem. It has a large square keep with a wall-walk resting on corbels. The Ancienne porte fortifiée is located near the church in Saint-Pompont. It dates from the 13th century and has a gateway topped by a pointed arch.

In the vicinity of Saint-Pompon, the Château de Castelnaud-la-Chapelle is a castle. The Château des Milandes is also a castle in the vicinity of Saint-Pompon. Les Milandes is a historic site there.

Further afield in the region around Saint-Pompon, the Abbaye Nouvelle can be found as ruins. The Grottes de Cougnac are caves in this wider surrounding area. The Grotte de Font-de-Gaume and the Grotte des Combarelles, both caves, are also located there. Les jardins de Marqueyssac is a park in the vicinity of Saint-Pompon.

Market

At the Marché de Saint Pompon, producers and artisans offer fresh, local and seasonal products.

Things to do

The Le Maine loop starts at the school car park in Saint-Pompont.

Other places: Limeyrat, Belvès, Saint-Léon-Sur-L'isle, Capdrot, Saint-Médard-D'excideuil, Issigeac, Beauregard-de-Terrasson, Saint-Romain-de-Monpazier

To the higher-level travel overview: Dordogne.