Sauvat: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes
History is reflected in Sauvat by the Église Saint-Martin, a Romanesque church from the 12th century; at the Tour de Chavaniac, the main construction phase dates back to 1443.
Those choosing Sauvat as a holiday destination may wish to rent a holiday apartment.
Culture and History
The building materials of the Église paroissiale Saint-Martin include sandstone, volcanic tuff, basalt and gneiss.
The Tour de Chavaniac is listed as a historic monument; the listing was made by decree dated 28 April 1964. The tower is privately owned.
The Église Saint-Martin in Sauvat has been listed as a historic monument since 1968.
Visiting Locally
The Église Saint-Martin can be visited free of charge all year round; the keys are available from Sauvat town hall.
After passing through Ydes-Bourg, the VTC circular route “VTC 7: On the Templars’ Route” leads towards Sauvat.
Surroundings
Les jardins de Sauvat is a nursery for hardy and useful perennial plants, including plants for forest gardens, permaculture, family orchards, productive hedges and green spaces.
The Musée de la Mine is a museum in the vicinity of Sauvat. The Château de Chanterelle, the Château de la Borie and the Château de Val are also located nearby; all three are castles.
Landscape
Several mountains lie in the wider region around Sauvat: the Suc de Gramont, the Suc de Rond, the Suc de Rochemonteix and the Puy Violent are each located in this wider regional area.
To the overarching travel overview: Cantal.
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