Lying near the bank of the River Dordogne, renting a a self catering house in Martel lets you see the sights of this medieval town.
Known locally as "The Town of the Seven Towers", as the town features several medieval structures that are still standing today, Martel used to be a key stopping point on the pilgrimage route to Rocamadour and still features many interesting sights to see for visitors today.
With your rental in Martel you can explore interesting historical places such as the Palais de la Raymondi, a 13th Century building that is now home to the tourist office; La Tour Tournemire, an imposing tower that was formally the town's prison; and the Cordeliers tower, the only remaining part of a Fransiscan Monastery built in Martel in 1230.
You're very close to the famous city of Rocamadour, known as the 'city in the cliff', where you can visit the many interesting sights such as the Chapelle Notre Dame, and the crypt of St. Amadour. You might even try a privately owned farmhouse in that area.
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