Landscape and History
Saint-Sauveur-de-Puynormand lies entirely within the geographical region of Double et le Landais. The church of Saint-Sauveur-de-Puynormand is situated on the edge of the slope overlooking the Isle Valley and offers panoramic views of the surrounding landscape. Its medieval choir with a flat apse is reminiscent of a Hospitaller church; the nave, dating from the modern era, appears to have been built following violent destruction.
Saint-Sauveur-de-Puynormand also has a municipal Aire de convivialité that is open to everyone.
Those considering Saint-Sauveur-de-Puynormand as a place to stay may wish to rent a holiday apartment.
The history of the village includes the parish of Saint-Sauveur-de-Puynormand, which historically bore the names Sanctus Salvator de Podio Roadi and Saint-Sauveur-de-Puyroaud. It disappeared and became an annexe of Puynormand in the 16th century. The tertre du Maragon, documented as a medieval feudal motte, lies 300 metres from the church.
Local Area
Asinerie de la Beaumette is an educational farm in Saint-Sauveur-de-Puynormand dedicated to donkeys. It produces donkey's milk and processes fresh milk into soaps and cosmetic products. The products are made by hand and offered for sale on site.
Surroundings
The historic site of abbaye Notre-Dame de la Faise is located in the surroundings of Saint-Sauveur-de-Puynormand. Château de Pressac and Château Ferrand are also located nearby.
The wider regional surroundings of Saint-Sauveur-de-Puynormand include the historic site of Gallo-Roman Villa.
More village pages: Quinsac, Saint-Philippe-D'aiguille, Andernos-Les-Bains, Saint-Émilion, Puynormand, Sadirac, Lucmau, Saint-Martin-de-Lerm
