Marthon: Holiday apartments and holiday homes

Culture and history

Marthon is home to the Chapelle-porte de Marthon, a Romanesque building dating from the 12th century and dedicated to Saint John the Evangelist. The Chapelle-porte de Marthon served as the town gate of Marthon’s feudal fortress.

The market halls of Marthon were built in 1874. Following their municipal renovation, they regained their commercial function in 1998. The Tour du Breuil dates from the second half of the 12th century and is a surviving relic of the former castle complex of Marthon, situated on a rocky platform above the town.

The Chapelle-porte de Marthon houses the La Tour Sain-Jean association, which organizes exhibitions and concerts there. The Abbaye de Fontaine Vive is a historic site in the vicinity of Marthon. In the wider region around Marthon lies the Artothèque d'Angoulème, a museum. Notre-Dame des Bezines and Mousnier-Longpré are also located in the wider region; both are historic sites.

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Trails and cycling routes

The permanent circular route “Ronde des clochers” is 60 km long and passes through Marthon. The “Coteaux du Bandiat” circular route is 66 km long, is intended for mountain bikers and hikers, and also passes through Marthon.

Marthon also has a connection between the “La Scandibérique” and “Flow vélo” cycle routes.

Other places in the same area: Montrollet, Gondeville, Saint-Laurent-De-Céris, Le Grand-Madieu, Saint-Médard, Magnac-Sur-Touvre, Villars, Boutiers-Saint-Trojan.

To the overarching travel overview: Charente.