Martizay: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes

Martizay combines evidence of local history with archaeology and regional landscapes. The village is home to the Ancien prieuré de Notz-l'Abbé, which was founded in the 13th century. Martizay is also home to the Église Saint-Étienne and the Musée archéologique de Martizay.

History and Culture

The former chapel of the Ancien prieuré de Notz-l'Abbé contains murals depicting Christ in Majesty and Saint George slaying the dragon. The former chapel, including its murals, was classified as a historic monument by decree of 10 February 1987.

The Église Saint-Étienne was probably built around 1480 and retains a two-bay, rib-vaulted choir from that period. It also has six stained-glass windows created by Julien Fournier.

Archaeological Insights

The Musée archéologique de Martizay is dedicated to the prehistoric and Gallo-Roman periods. It displays flint tools, pottery, a grain mill, sarcophagi and painted furnishings from a Gallo-Roman villa.

The museum offers workshops for children aged 5 to 12.

Nature and Traditions

Martizay is part of the Parc naturel régional de la Brenne. The walking and hiking trails in Martizay are accessible on foot, on horseback and by mountain bike.

Local traditions include the Curée des noix, followed by a traditional snack. It takes place when enough walnuts are available.

Additional Destinations

The Abbaye Notre-Dame de la Merci-Dieu is a historic site in the wider area around Martizay. The Ancien couvent des Augustins de Paulmy is also a historic site in the wider area around Martizay.

The Parc de Boussay is a park in the vicinity of Martizay. The Prieuré d'Aigues-Joignant and the Abbaye de Beaugerais are historic sites in the wider area around Martizay. The Mont Saint-Savin hill is also located in the wider area around Martizay.

More Local Pages

More local pages: Lignac, Le Magny, Le Poinçonnet, Nohant-Vic, Mérigny, Varennes-sur-Fouzon, Verneuil-sur-Igneraie, Pouligny-Saint-Pierre.

To the higher-level travel overview: Indre.