Rampoux reveals itself in small, precise details: the Church of Saint-Pierre-ès-Liens is a compact 12th-century building. There are also local festivals and the Circuit de l’Eglise Saint-Martin circular route, which passes through Rampoux on the return journey.
Renting a holiday apartment in Rampoux can be one possible part of personal travel planning.
Culture and History
The Church of Saint-Pierre-ès-Liens in Rampoux was extended at the beginning of the 16th century by two chapels, which form a transept-like layout. The south chapel contains well-restored wall paintings from the late 15th or early 16th century. They depict the Annunciation, the Flagellation, the Crucifixion and the Entombment.
Outside worship services, the Church of Saint-Pierre-ès-Liens is closed to the public. The key can be collected from the Rampoux municipal administration.
The historical details of the village also include a wooden frame that was formerly used to keep cattle still for shoeing. Rampoux is organised around a watering trough where the herds used to stop in the morning and evening.
Culinary Traditions
Domaine de Sabrézy produces red wine, rosé wine and ratafia with the AOC Cahors and IGP Cote du Lot designations of origin. Domaine de Sabrezy welcomes visitors at its residence in Rampoux to introduce them to its various wines.
At La Poule au Pot, a stuffed hen is cooked in simmering vegetable broth over wood fires. The annual La Poule au Pot meal attracts almost 600 guests. Since 1985, the Rampoux and Lavercantière festival committee has organised the event “La soupe à la poule” every year on 14 July.
Nature and Trails
The Circuit de l’Eglise Saint-Martin circular route is a difficult 10-kilometre hiking trail starting from Lavercantière and takes around three hours. On the return journey, the Circuit de l’Eglise Saint-Martin passes through Rampoux. There is also an equestrian trail in Rampoux.
The small Ourajoux stream winds through the rural, peaceful landscapes of Rampoux. Trout fishing is possible in the Ourajoux near Rampoux.
