Culture
The history of the church in Saint-Marc-à-Frongier dates back to the 12th century: it was remodelled in the 15th century and restored in the 19th century. Its south chapel contains a tombstone bearing the coat of arms of the d’Aubusson family. The altarpiece includes paintings depicting a papal cross and a papal mitre. The Chapelle Saint-Roch de Montrujas stands at an important crossroads of former routes.
When planning a trip, you may wish to rent a holiday apartment in Saint-Marc-à-Frongier.
Food and drink
The communal bread oven at the entrance to Saint-Marc-à-Frongier provides a setting for local events. At communal cooking events held around this oven, participants can bake pizzas, quiches and other dishes to share.
Inter Spinas Canta organises recitals, oratorios and operas at prices accessible to everyone; admission is preferably free or offered in exchange for voluntary contributions. The organisation also runs singing courses led by qualified teachers specialising in lyrical singing. During the singing courses, Inter Spinas Canta opens masterclasses to the public.
At the “Mardis Festifs” in Saint-Marc-à-Frongier, a moules-frites evening was accompanied by the group Les Veilleurs de Nuit; refreshments were available on site.
Routes
The Ferme Equestre de Margnot offers themed rides along selected routes through the local cultural heritage. It adapts these rides for beginners and experienced riders; the formats range from one or two hours to a day or a weekend.
The “Boucle vélo N°48 – Échappée bucolique” cycling loop follows minor country roads through hilly landscapes of alternating woodland and meadows. It offers the opportunity to discover the typical villages of Vallières and Saint-Marc-à-Frongier, with their rural small-scale heritage made from Creuse granite. There are water points along the “Boucle Locale 48 – Échappée bucolique” route.
The “Circuit 1 Boucle Montrugeas, Chambroutière” circular route is 3.9 kilometres long and starts at the Chapelle de Montrugeas; a link to a GPX file is available for it.
More local pages: Felletin, Gouzon, Moutier-Malcard, Bétête, Tercillat, Saint-Étienne-De-Fursac, Aubusson, Malleret-Boussac
