Saint-Cybranet
Saint-Cybranet
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A Roman road ... A secondary route is detached from the main road Sarlat, Gourdon and oblique to the valley Céou. It follows the ridge of hills from whence its name "cami de pressed," But up to, down to the Pech de Cayre to cross the river at the ford of the greenhouse "ga pressed. It happens to Peyretaillade (Milepost). Strategic location, ford "the greenhouse" was the meeting point of three domains. Thus, it was established a toll charged by the King.
Name of the town ... In texts, the town appears late in the late 15th century under the name "Saint Cyprianet. It is named after a saint who according to legend was the companion of Saint Amand and Saint Sour, the 6th century and is located in a cave overlooking the Dordogne valley. In 1709, there are about 570 inhabitants. At that time, these cultures are those of the chestnut, corn, grapes. In 1835 the town was a major producer of truffles because the figure of 1200 pounds is so advanced that year. The town will lose the late 19th century until the thirties a regular part of its inhabitants, after the phylloxera crisis of migration to cities, war 14-18 today to reach 355 inhabitants.
It is a land of contrasts between the fertile valley bottoms, wooded hills and dry plateaus. In the midst of this ecological mosaic are discovered villages accessible by numerous small winding roads that run toward the plateau. The town has a large wealth of small heritage buildings. The walker curious amateur or enthusiast in botany not be intimidated by the sunken roads amount to the hillsides. The rich orchid flora is remarkable.
Church of the 14th century.
Former rectory.
Castle Goursac.
Dolmen of the Pech Esparoutis.
Calvary, dry stone huts, ovens, fountains, laundries, sinks.
The Gardens of Albarède (tel: +33 5 53 28 38 91).
Organic Fair late May
 | The Bridge to Céou Saint-Cybranet (Photo credit: Jean-Marc Caron) |  |
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