Saint-Ouen-sur-Gartempe: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes

Saint-Ouen-sur-Gartempe is home to the Pont de Beissat, a Gothic bridge or Gothic structure dating from the 13th century. By decree of 23 November 1970, it was registered as a historic monument.

Those considering Saint-Ouen-sur-Gartempe as a holiday destination may wish to rent a holiday apartment.

History

The Pont de Beissat has stood over the Gartempe in Saint-Ouen-sur-Gartempe for several centuries. In the past, it connected Bellac with Le Dorat.

The Mounismes Chapel was partially rebuilt in the 19th century.

Nature

The “La ronde des monts” circular trail is an 8.6 km loop that starts in Saint-Ouen-sur-Gartempe and is suitable for hiking and mountain biking.

The Gartempe Valley is a point of interest along the “La ronde des monts” circular trail; the same trail passes a stele in the Mounismes cemetery.

Culture

Saint-Ouen-sur-Gartempe has a racecourse. The Church of Saint-Ouen has a non-electrified bell dating from 1575 and weighing 210 kg. It is considered typical of the churches of Basse-Marche and has a tower with a square base topped by an octagonal spire.

More local pages: Arnac-La-Poste, Folles, Ambazac, La Chapelle-Montbrandeix, Pensol, Bussière-Poitevine, Thouron, Oradour-sur-Glane

For the higher-level travel overview: Haute-Vienne.