The “Entre fours et moulins” hiking trail passes through the hamlets of Labroussette, Lamélie, and Maurian. Along the way, it takes in traditional buildings such as houses, bread ovens, mills, and barn stables. The trail also crosses varied landscapes, passes over waterways, and leads to bodies of water as well as former mills.
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Culture and History
The interior of Saint-Georges Church in Parlan contains furnishings and fittings dating from the 17th to the 20th century. There are also two polychrome wooden statues: one of Saint Roch and one of Saint George. The statue of Saint George is gilded and dates from the 11th century.
Saint-Georges de Parlan Church probably dates from the same period as the castle, namely the 12th century. It originally served as the castle’s chapel; a door in the gallery connected the church with the castle.
A medieval rib-vault crossing in the side aisle has also been preserved, along with the coats of arms of Parlan’s former lords. In a nearby wooded area, the remains of a tower attest to the former existence of Parlan Castle.
Trails and Landscapes
The La Croix del fût hiking trail begins near the Parlan pond. Follow the yellow trail markers. At the village pond, along which the hiking trail runs, there is a local legend about church bells that sank in the water.
Along the La Croix del fût hiking trail, traditional homes with red-tiled roofs can be discovered in the hamlets of Belaubre and Enfour. Exterior staircases lead to south-facing wooden balconies known as “balets.” Above them are drying floors called “plancadous,” where corn and chestnuts were dried.
Local Highlights
Le Rucher de Lagarde offers tastings of honey, chestnuts, propolis, and other delicacies produced in the local area. Visitors can also tour the apiary there and exchange information about the world of bees.
Event
La Parlanaise is scheduled to take place in Parlan on August 23, 2026. The planned races are 5 kilometers with 100 meters of elevation gain, 11 kilometers with 200 meters of elevation gain, and 20 kilometers with 400 meters of elevation gain. There is also a two-person relay covering 14 km in total, split into 9 and 5 kilometers, with 300 meters of elevation gain.
