The Église Saint-Mamert has been listed as a historic monument since 19 March 1982. Its main construction phases date back to the 14th and 15th centuries. The church has a single-nave layout without side aisles.
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The Église Saint-Mamert also features two side chapels dating from the 15th century, which form a false transept. The main portal has a series of archivolts. These rest on small columns with capitals decorated alternately with heads and floral motifs.
As a 14th-century building, the Église Saint-Mamert is comparatively rare in the Auvergne. Inside, there is a remarkable Entombment, a burial scene from the 16th century.
Nature
Étang Neuf is a 22-hectare pond. It extends across the départements of Creuse and Puy-de-Dôme and the municipalities of Dontreix and Montel-de-Gelat.
Walking Trails
A 3.5-kilometre circular walking trail runs along Étang Neuf. The stated duration is one hour.
The circular walking trail at Étang Neuf can be used every day year-round, provided weather conditions are favourable.
The second, 11.5-kilometre stage of the Étangs des Combrailles route connects the municipalities of Montel-de-Gelat and Dontreix.
Fishing
Carp fishing at Étang Neuf is exclusively provided as 100% no-kill fishing. The carp fishing area has 16 fishing spots, each accommodating two anglers.
Other local pages: Châtel-Guyon, Châteaugay, Chambon-Sur-Dolore, Saint-Genès-Champanelle, Saurier, Saint-Julien-La-Geneste, Cunlhat, Aigueperse
