With this loop, discover La Sauve, its abbey and much more! 7 km to cover on foot or by bike, between heritage and nature.
Difficulty: Easy
Distance: 7,8 km
Iconic to discover nearby: The abbey of Sauve-Majeure
After visiting the famous abbey (National Monument), discover the Saint-Pierre church, two marvels of the Middle Ages, classified as World Heritage by UNESCO under the paths of Saint-Jacques-de-Saint-Pierre. Compostela in France. Crossing the village then leads you to the Roger Lapébie cycle path, which you will cross for a walk through fields, meadows where horses graze, vineyards and deciduous forests. On the way, enjoy some beautiful viewpoints over the abbey and the church of Saint-Pierre.
The walk begins at the parish church of Saint-Pierre surrounded by its medieval cemetery delimited by three crosses decorated with rich sculptures. The building has a very unique sculpted and painted decor from the XNUMXth century, which evokes the pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela. The rue de l'église Saint-Pierre allows you to reach the town, which has preserved its old houses. Note the market hall from the middle of the XNUMXth century, which adjoins the old town hall decorated with neoclassical architecture. Nearby is the old communal prison, considered the oldest in France. The piece of bravery is of course the abbey of La Sauve Majeure, which dominates the surroundings with its imposing mass. A visit to the abbey is essential, you will discover its majestic elevations and can admire its Romanesque sculpted decoration, living testimony to the know-how of a great workshop. The view from the bell tower of the abbey church is breathtaking!
A visit to the House of Entre-Deux-Mers Wines, located in the old tithe barn of the abbey, can close this walk. Let's not forget that the monks of the abbey were at the origin of this prestigious vineyard!
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