Montdoumerc: Hiking, Churches and Quercy Blanc

Montdoumerc brings together a medieval church, a clearly defined hiking route and regional cultural features.

Hiking with views over the Quercy Blanc

The Balade du Lemboulas walking route starts and ends in Montdoumerc. It is easy and 8.5 kilometres long. The starting and finishing point, length and difficulty level provide clear guidance for planning the day. The circular route is therefore well suited to a day trip with a fixed starting point.

The hike passes various types of dovecote, offers beautiful views of the region and provides a first impression of the Quercy Blanc. It thus combines being out and about with regional architectural features and impressions of the landscape. Anyone wishing to combine an active day outdoors with observations along the route will find several perspectives in a single tour. Culture enthusiasts can therefore look out for different types of dovecote on the Balade du Lemboulas while also taking in the views of the region.

Holiday rental in Montdoumerc between the church and local history

The Church of Saint-Laurent in Montdoumerc is a medieval church. It is one of the nearly 400 religious buildings in the Lot dating from before the 16th century.

Religious traditions are also among the distinctive features of the village: pilgrimages take place in Montdoumerc. A communal washhouse outside the village of Montdoumerc has also been restored. The restored communal washhouse is located outside the village of Montdoumerc and therefore represents a different geographical reference point from the pilgrimages within the village itself. Together with the church, these features draw attention to different forms of local heritage.

Small watermills are also part of the historic character of the municipality. In Montdoumerc, such mills were mainly found along the Lemboulas and its two tributaries, Le Boulou and Leouré. The three waterway names give this aspect of the village's history a specific geographical context. Anyone interested in rural local history will encounter a water-related aspect of Montdoumerc at the small watermills along the Lemboulas, Le Boulou and Leouré.

Historic sites and peaks in the wider region

The wider area around Montdoumerc offers several different themes for broader exploration. The historic site of Abbaye de la Garde-Dieu is located there. The historic sites of Abbaye de Saint-Marcel and Abbaye Notre-Dame de Costejean are also located in the wider area around Montdoumerc. The peaks of Al Pech and Roc d'Anglars are likewise situated in the wider area around Montdoumerc. The Cathédrale Saint-Étienne is a church in the wider area around Montdoumerc. The wider area around Montdoumerc also includes historic sites, peaks and the Cathédrale Saint-Étienne as a church.

The location when choosing your accommodation

Montdoumerc is close to major roads and a toll plaza and is easy to reach.

Other places for orientation: Cazals, Fontanes, Puy-L'evéque, Concots, Masclat, Cuzance, Cabrerets, Lhospitalet

For the main travel overview: Lot.