Saint-Merd-de-Lapleau | Ventadour-Egletons-Monédières in Corrèze

In the south of the Ventadour-Egletons-Monédières’ territory, discover the heritage of Saint-Merd-de-Lapleau, built on the slope of a wooded plateau, following the hiking trails that crisscross small villages and hamlets. They will lead you to the Dordogne gorges, wild places that do not lack of charm. On the site of Chambon, at the edge of the dam of Chastang, you can also fish and enjoy peace provided by the surrounding nature.

Saint-Merd-de-Lapleau is named after its patron saint, Saint-Medard (bishop of Noyon in the Middle Ages).

St Merd Lapleau Maison Patrimoine 2016 (8)

WHAT TO SEE AND DO

The Heritage House : it presents the reconstitution of a 1930’s school class. Furniture, tools, … everything is there to dive into the school life of the 30’s. It can be visited on demand. Several events take place place every year with the association that takes care of the Heritage House.
The Saint-Medard church : built between the 13th and 15th centuries, this medium-sized romanesque church is composed of a nave and two chapels (north and south of the nave). It has undergone many repairs and reconstruction over the centuries.
The Roc Grandand The Chapelouneviewpoints : breathtaking and astonishing viewpoints over the Dordogne gorges.
The Grotto of the Maquisards : used by the French resistance as a hiding place during World War II, it was attacked by the Vichy police in June 1944, despite its difficult access. Today, it is possible to see it through a hike departing from a place called Beunac.