Attractions and Places To See around Saint-Martin-Terressus - Top 20

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A peaceful place for a moment of relaxation.

This small pond is actually artificial and has been dammed. In recent years the dam has had to be repaired and the costs of these repairs have been high enough to cause the local council to question whether the pond and dam can be retained. I think we can all agree that we're glad they kept it.

This small pond is actually artificial and has been dammed. In recent years the dam has had to be repaired and the costs of these repairs have been high enough to cause the local council to question whether the pond and dam can be retained. I think we can all agree that we're glad they kept it.

Grandmont, emblematic village of Limousin. Every time I go there, always discover something, especially while talking. In particular on the excavations of the old Medieval church. The chapel imposes its visit, rarely seen so beautiful. Very simple, the frame is the first thing you notice. The altar, the relic and others do not demerit.

Saint John the Baptist (Saint Jean Baptiste), to whom this chapel is dedicated, is – like Saint Joseph – a man on the threshold between the Old and the New Testament. His parents are Zechariah and Elizabeth. After the proclamation of God's incarnation, the Mother of God visits her relative Elizabeth, who will give birth to a son in old age, John the Baptist. This is half a year older than Jesus and is considered his forerunner / pioneer. He lives in the desert, preaches the repentance of sins to the Jewish population and baptizes them in the Jordan, where Jesus also comes to be baptized, being filled with the Holy Spirit that descends on him from heaven. The memorial day of John the Baptist (Jean Baptiste) in the calendar of saints is on June 24th, exactly half a year before 'Christmas Eve'.

Les Sauvages, an area of 80 hectares classified Natura 200 in 2015. Having passed there for years, the old mill on the dike on the left and the swans on the pond invite you to continue. Going up some views of the castle, where a sign asks you to keep your dog on a leash, thank you for respecting. To the right of the house a second pond faces. just a little further, you will have the opportunity to observe various developments, including the outlets, weir and basin of the pond, as well as the tower and others if you take the time to observe. Further on, you will walk on the reserve where your route will take you wherever you want. La Tourbière des Dauges, Malessard, La Jonchère, Sauvagnac or nowhere, there are so many outlets. https://www.unilim.fr/asl/848&file=1 https://www.unilim.fr/asl/848%202

Chapel, no longer known as the chapel of Grandmont. On this mini-loop you will of course discover the chapel, the remains of buildings still standing and, for about a year, the archaeological excavations which have brought to light old tombs and other discoveries to come.