Moutier-Malcard

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GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION		CLOSEST TOWNS
Town	Moutier-Malcard	Mortroux at 2.6 km (3 min)
Insee code	23139	Nouziers at 4.5 km (5 min)
Postcode	23220	La Forêt-du-Temple at 5.9 km (7 min)
Latitude	46.3923840	Malval at 7 km (8 min)
Longitude	1.9453490	Genouillac at 7.6 km (8 min)
Altitude	From 262 to 433 meters	Linard at 8.1 km (9 min)
Surface	25.81 km²	Bonnat at 9.9 km (10 min)
Population	540 inhabitants	La Cellette at 10.2 km (12 min)
Density	20 inhabitants/km²	Aigurande at 11.8 km (13 min)
Chief town	Guéret (at 32 km, 36 min)	Chéniers at 12.1 km (14 min)
Department	Creuse	Sazeray at 12.6 km (14 min)
Region	Limousin	Search another town

LOCATION

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TOWN PRESENTATION

The common Moutier-Malcard (alt. 375 m) has just over 500 residents around the town and 42 villages. It lies north of the department of Creuse, in a typical region of beautiful grove.

History: Moutier has monasterium transformed into mostier designating a monastic establishment. In the Middle Ages, the word has designated more broadly, a collegiate church or parish. There are traces of the name in the 13th century, the parish falls in the Abbey Deols. Malcard comes from the name of the Lord which depended on the monastery Willelmus Malachara late twelfth, early thirteenth. In the 14th century, the village's name was written monasterio Malecare then Mallecare Moustier in 1571.

Shops and services: You will find in the village shops and post base. We are in a farming region: the white cows (Charolais) and red (Limousine) dotted the green fields. You will also meet nice asses, a large breeder of Black Berry is installed on the town. More original still: a passion for plants and biodiversity, Laboute cultivates hundreds of wild flowers which he sells the seeds.

SIGHTSEEING

The Church of St. Martin of Tours dates from the 12th century. It is probably the site of the old monastery. It contains beautiful wooden statues from the 15th and 17th century.

Include another round of the 15th century, ancient crosses and the wooden tower Lamy 3 km from the town. This is the only vestige of a feudal castle of the 13th century. It has been restored but was again abandoned. You can approach, but it is forbidden and dangerous to enter. It was one of the residences of forced Cem Turkish prince, son of the Sultan of the Ottoman Mehmet II, the vagaries of history have placed under the protection of Pierre d'Aubusson.

EVENTS AND CELEBRATIONS

Flea market in September.

ATTRACTIONS, LEISURES AND ACTIVITES AROUND

Of course, the real wealth of the Creuse is the nature and diversity of its landscapes, its lights and moods, the seasons. But you will also discover historic sites, castles, Romanesque churches, artists' workshops, landscape creations, traditional activities, in short, a rich rural heritage and preserved.

The Creuse and Indre and Cher nearby, offering nature lovers and outdoor activities, a variety of activities in a natural yet authentic and preserved. Like hiking, cycling or mountain biking, golf, tree climbing, tours by car or bike riding, swimming and water sports, diving, canoeing, fishing in streams, rivers or lakes, discovering the fauna and flora and ornithology.

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