Saint-Macoux is located in the Charente Valley. Those exploring Saint-Macoux as a holiday destination may wish to rent a holiday apartment.
Culture and history
The church of Saint-Macoux is Romanesque and was remodelled in the 15th century. The hamlet of Le Breuil-d’Haleine has a high concentration of buildings featuring architectural elements such as door and window lintels with heraldic shields. These apparently once bore heraldic representations and may date from the 16th century.
Landscape and trails
La Vallée des Buis is an easy 23 km route with a duration of 3 hours and 20 minutes. The circular trail leads through the tranquil Charente Valley. Examples of the historic built heritage along the route include watermills, washhouses, bridges and lime kilns. La Vallée des Buis also passes, among other places, the Saint-Macoux pond, as well as through forests and meadows.
The Sentier Les Trois Saints connects the municipalities of Saint-Macoux, Saint-Saviol and Saint-Pierre-d’Exideuil and runs along the Charente. This moderately difficult trail is 19 km long and takes 4 hours and 45 minutes.
Water and leisure
The Aire de loisirs du Marais in Saint-Macoux is located by a pond on the Charente and offers a water slide. Swimming is supervised in July. Fishing is possible at the Plan d'eau de Saint Macoux in a category-two body of water.
Destinations in the surrounding area
The historic site of Abbaye de Charroux is located near Saint-Macoux. The Église Saint-Nicolas, a church, is also nearby. The The vallee de singes zoo is likewise located near Saint-Macoux.
In the wider region
Château de Bayers is a castle in the wider region around Saint-Macoux. The historic site of Abbaye de Valence is also located there.
More local pages: Migné-Auxances, Haims, Poligny, Joussé, Sommières-du-Clain, Quinçay, Château-Garnier, Saint-Germain
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