Montrollet: Holiday apartments and holiday homes

A distinctive natural feature of Montrollet is the Landes de la Borderie: 74 known bird species have been documented there, and the heathland is characterised by animal and plant species that are unique in Poitou-Charentes.

When planning a stay in Montrollet, you may wish to focus on renting a holiday apartment.

Nature

At 368 metres, the Landes de la Borderie is home to the highest point in the Charente department.

Trails and activities

The Sentier des Landes de la Borderie is approximately 3.5 kilometres long. It is connected to other trails and can be extended via several loops.

The Sentier les Sources begins in Montrollet and leads along country paths through the forests surrounding Montrollet. Another route is the Sentier le Rocher aux Oiseaux, which is equipped with themed information panels about places and legends.

The nature experience also includes the “Sur le toit de la Charente” geocaching adventure. The Terra Aventura smartphone app is used for this, guiding participants through the activity with clues to find. The experience conveys the natural heritage at the Rocher aux Oiseaux site.

Culture

The Église Saint-Sulpice contains several historical layers. The oldest parts may date back to the 11th century. The portal appears to date from the 16th century and contains reused parts from the 14th century.

The church was a destination for pilgrimages and devotions; on certain dates, people from rural areas of the Limousin in particular came for this purpose. The Château de Montrollet, a 15th-century château built on the site of an older fortified castle, is also part of the local history.

Food and drink

GAEC Routier Ferrand is part of the local character: the farm produces goat’s and cow’s cheese from its own agricultural operation.

Other local pages in the regional context: Saint-Laurent-De-Céris, Brigueuil, Villars, Saint-Germain-de-Montbron, Cherves-Châtelars, Lesterps, Brillac, Saint-Maurice-des-Lions.

For the overarching travel overview: Charente.