Montmurat: Holiday apartments and holiday homes
The village of Montmurat, situated on a hill, lies on the remains of an old fortress. Its history, the architecture of its narrow streets and the influences of the southern climate are closely intertwined.
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Culture and history
The Église Sainte-Marie in Montmurat has been fully registered as a historic monument since 11 October 2004.
The church contains a series of paintings depicting the Stations of the Cross. It also features anthropomorphic capitals.
The architecture in the narrow streets of the village of Montmurat displays remarkable Mediterranean influences.
According to local tradition, the former fortress of Montmurat had 13 towers.
According to local tradition, La Garenne was the former fortress of Montmurat’s parade ground; it was surrounded by walls and trenches carved into the rock.
Nature
Influences of the southern climate shape Montmurat and support an exceptional flora featuring lily of the valley, boxwood, wild asparagus, grapevines and orchids.
Orientation
Le Chemin des Causses is an 8.3-kilometre circular hiking trail.
From the plateau, Le Chemin des Causses offers a 360-degree panorama of Lot, Aveyron and Cantal.
From the plateau, the panoramic view can be accessed via the D 345 after the trail’s starting point.
On the plateau above the hilltop village of Montmurat, there are picnic areas equipped with at least picnic tables.
For the higher-level travel overview: Cantal.
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