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Martel is a commune in the Lot department in southwestern France. [3] It is a small medieval town in a region well known for its walnuts and truffles. It is a member of Les Plus Beaux Villages de France (The Most Beautiful Villages of France) Association.
Jul 4, 2023 · Martel, Lot. Pretty medieval town in the Lot region to the east of Dordogne. The town of Martel is not, in fact, famous for the brandy (that's Martell with two ll's) but is well known as the capital of truffles and a great producer of walnuts, two of the region's specialities.
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Martel is a pretty town on the banks of the Dordogne river in the Lot department. Its skyline has many medi-eval towers and is quite unique. The town developed due to its strategic location at the crossroads of the important wine and salt trade routes between Paris and Toulouse.
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From Martel you can travel on a steam train to Saint-Denis; a 13km round trip on the edge of a cliff about 80m high and so offering some fabulous views over the Haut-Quercy countryside. This is known locally as the "Truffadou" for the truffles for which Martel was once famous. The train runs from April until early Novemeber.
The town, unusually for these parts, didn't begin as a religious centre or a castrum (military defensive site). It began due to its position at a crossroads for Paris-Toulouse trade and an east-west route carrying salt and wine. It is also close to Rocamadour and so became an important stopping place for pilgrimages to Rocamadour. The original town...
Carennacis just 10km from Martel and is classified as one of the "most beautiful villages of France." Admire the charming courtyard cloister, the 'Court de Priere' at the centre of the village. Inside the cloister is a famous 15th century sculpture of the Miseau Tombeau. With lots of 15th and 16th century houses and the river at the edge of the vil...
Visit Martel (Occitanie, France) Photo Gallery Book hotels, flights, car hire. Martel is a beautiful town situated near the river Dordogne, about 40 kilometres from Brive-La-Gaillarde in the Lot Department.
Family campsite located in the beautiful region of Haut Quercy and the Dordogne Valley, with superb panoramic views of the green hills of the Lot. Ideally placed to visit many listed villages in the surrounding area (Collonge la rouge, Martel,…
Jun 3, 2024 · Nestled in the picturesque landscapes of the Lot department in the Occitanie region of southern France, Martel is a medieval village that beckons travelers with its timeless charm, rich history, and authentic ambiance.
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