Martiel: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes

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In Martiel, 30 dolmens have been authenticated; they are concentrated in the north and east of the municipality, particularly in the Bois de Margues area. Three dolmens in Martiel are classified as historic monuments.

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Culture and History

The entire Loc-Dieu complex is protected as a historic monument. Loc-Dieu Cistercian Abbey dates from the 12th century and was fortified in the 15th century. During a visit to Loc-Dieu, visitors see the castle's monumental vestibule, the cloister, the chapter house and the abbey church. The historic site of Abbaye de Loc-Dieu is located in the vicinity of Martiel.

The Salle Mémoire de Martiel brings together texts, photographs and objects relating to local history and heritage. It is open to the public during the municipal library's opening hours.

Paths and Circular Routes

The Circuit de Ginoulhac is 7.5 kilometres long and takes approximately three hours.

Access to Lac de Bannac is free. A circular route of approximately four kilometres can be completed on foot or by mountain bike; apart from a few short wet sections, there are no major difficulties. The M6 circular route around Lac de Bannac leads to the old washhouse in the hamlet of Fontaynous.

A guided tour of the village of Martiel led by volunteers is scheduled for July and August. A volunteer-guided tour of the dolmen route is also scheduled for July and August.

Geographical Location

The Abbaye de Beaulieu-en-Rouergue monastery lies in the wider regional surroundings of Martiel. The historic site of Prieuré de Vic-lès-Capdenac lies in the wider regional surroundings of Martiel. The historic site of Abbaye Notre-Dame de Costejean is likewise located in the wider regional surroundings of Martiel.

The summit of Al Pech lies in the wider regional surroundings of Martiel. The summit of Roc d'Anglars is likewise located in the wider regional surroundings of Martiel.

For the higher-level travel overview: Aveyron.

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