Former troglodyte hermitage, legendary founded by Saint-Martial but only seeming to date from the XNUMXth century. Enlarged in the XNUMXth century by an institution of Hermits to become a monolith. Great historical, religious and scientific interest.
Located 600 meters south of the lower town, the Saint-Martial hermitage is entirely laid out in the hollow of a mighty cliff. Of Cappadocian inspiration, it consists of several cells, a refectory, a kitchen and a curious monolithic church, which, although less known than those of Aubeterre-sur-Dronne and Saint-Émilion, is one of the summits of subtractive architecture in the South-West of France. Very sober, it retains a platform carved out of the rock, a statue of Saint Anthony of Egypt and another of Saint-Martial.
The visit is under the responsibility of the visitors.
2-hour visit by reservation only – 10 people max.
The visit is under the responsibility of the visitors.
2-hour visit by reservation only – 10 people max.
Activities on site
- Recreational leisure
- Tourist cave / Other developed natural sites
Location details
- In the countryside
- Near a national road
- On the outskirts of the city
- Troglodyte site
800 m from the port of Mortagne towards Mageloup, Saint Romain sur Gironde
Customers
- Groups welcome
Group visit services
- Guided group tours permanently
- Guided group tours on request
Opening
From 01/01 to 31/12/2024, every Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday: open
Departure of visits 10:30 a.m. – 14:30 p.m. – 16:30 p.m. – by reservation.
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday: open
Departure of visits 10:30 a.m. – 14:30 p.m. – 16:30 p.m. – by reservation.
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