Saint-Geniez-ô-Merle

Saint-Geniez-ô-Merle

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Geographic information Closest towns
TownSaint-Geniez-ô-Merle Saint-Cirgues-la-Loutre at 3.7 km (4 mn)
Insee code19205 Saint-Bonnet-les-Tours-de-Merle at 8.4 km (11 mn)
Postcode19220 Saint-Privat at 8.4 km (10 mn)
Latitude45.0837560 Goulles at 9.4 km (12 mn)
Longitude2.0676500 Servières-le-Château at 9.5 km (11 mn)
AltitudeFrom 243 to 563 meters Hautefage at 11.2 km (12 mn)
Surface15.83 km2 Saint-Julien-aux-Bois at 11.7 km (14 mn)
Population108 inhabitants Cros-de-Montvert at 12.3 km (14 mn)
Density6 inhabitants/km2 Saint-Julien-le-Pèlerin at 12.7 km (16 mn)
Chief townTulle (at 46 km, 52 mn) Darazac at 13.3 km (16 mn)
DepartmentCorrèze Rouffiac at 17.5 km (20 mn)
RegionLimousin Search another town

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Town Presentation

In the southern department of Correze the borders of Limousin, Pays de la Xaintrie on the township of Saint-Privat (arrondissement of Tulle) lies the small town of Saint-Geniez-ô-Merle.

Covering an area of 15.9 square kilometers, it occupies a very diverse topography, ranging from 563 meters on the agricultural plain and 243 meters in the valley Maronne. The inhabitants of Saint-Geniez-ô-Merle numbered 108 at the 2004 census.

Initially installed at a place called? Le Vieux Bourg? and called Geniez-Las-Coste, City Hall is relocated in 1897 from the village to the hamlet of Soult, the more the center of the town at that time it changes its name to the current Saint-Geniez-ô-Merle.


Sightseeing

  • Must visit "Les Tours de Merle
  • The Citadel Merle was both the seat and symbol of feudal power, administrative and legal center of a heritage property but also the cradle of a family, "Merle's house" was still part of the daily life of the late Middle Ages to the bulk of the population then. The political system was based on a company bailey castle which is the center of power, based on moral values and warrior. The quality of its architecture has been the undisputed model constructions nobles, bourgeois or peasant of Xaintrie which surrounds and which today remains one of the most overlooked, but also the best preserved.
  • Opening of the citadel of Merle April to Halloween.
  • Visitor guide in French, English, German and Holland.
  • Paying entrance.
  • Numerous hiking trails well marked, inquire at the Tourist Service +33 5 55 28 22 31.


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The castrum Merle
 
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Elegant cuisine served in a beautiful shady garden in summer or in a conservatory climatisée.Piscine available to our very comfortable clients.Hôtel
Located at 10.3 km from Saint-Geniez-ô-MerleFrom 15 € to 55 € per person 

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Les Ombrages    Pleaux
Overlooking the old cattle market and less than a minute walk from the centre of Pleaux, Les Ombrages offers the best of two worlds. Tranquillity and comfort within the house and its...
Located at 13.8 km from Saint-Geniez-ô-MerleFrom 40 € to 70 € the double room 
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La Grange is a carefully restored old barn and is located in heart of Bourg d'Astaillac 5 km from Beaulieu sur Dordogne, in a very quiet location, with views overlooking the valley...
Located at 24 km from Saint-Geniez-ô-Merle55 € the double room 
Domaine de Borie    Bretenoux
The oldest cottages Lot ranked 3 ears of corn from 1988 to 6 rooms with complete toilet. in an area of XVth century amid a park of 10 acres opposite the Chateau de Castelnau. Christening...
Located at 26 km from Saint-Geniez-ô-Merle 

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Gite laloSaint-Cirgues-la-Loutre
At the heart of the Xaintrie, near the Cantal, batch, this former bread oven restored awaits you in a green and relaxing; Altitude 500m, unobstructed view of the town and valley of...
Located at 3.4 km from Saint-Geniez-ô-MerleFrom 180 € to 360 € per week 
House for 8 personsGlénat
Terraced house, entrance indépendante.Coin kitchen lounge, 3 bedrooms, 2 s water chauf Elect, terrace, golf, indoor pool common
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Le Vaurette     Monceaux-sur-Dordogne
In a luxuriant and protected valley, our campsite, bordering the river Dordogne, offers you a great comfort with a family atmosphere. A whole range of sports (football, tennis, ping-pong,...
Located at 15.2 km from Saint-Geniez-ô-MerleFrom 15 € to 23,50 € per day 
Camping de la presqu'île d'espinet Saint-Gérons
Camping 3 stars on a lake of 600ha or you can go fishing, water sports, beach lifeguard, swimming, tennis, volleyball, table tennis, the quiet location of mobile home and cottage.
Located at 22 km from Saint-Geniez-ô-MerleFrom 13 € to 15 € per day 
Chez Danièle Biars-sur-Cère
Family camping with bathroom independently at home, caravan equipped wood floor under eaves. Free access to washing machine and freezer.
Located at 25 km from Saint-Geniez-ô-Merle 

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Logis Auberge De Saint Julien Aux Bois   
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Set in the green countryside of Corrèze, in a charming village, Auberge Saint-Julien-aux-Bois offers a warm and friendly welcome in a family atmosphere and in a typical setting. Auberge...
Located at 7.7 km from Saint-Geniez-ô-MerleRoom from 43 €
Hotel Fouillade   
8.0
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This fully renovated hotel with an excellent restaurant offers well-appointed rooms designed to provide ultimate comfort. Rooms come in 4 categories to meet all budgets. Savour typical...
Located at 10.5 km from Saint-Geniez-ô-MerleRoom from 50 €
Auberge des Charmilles   
7.9
Beaulieu-sur-Dordogne
Located in the historic village of Beaulieu on the banks of the Dordogne River, Les Charmilles is a delightful country house inspired by poetic charm. This house has been entirely renovated...
Located at 21 km from Saint-Geniez-ô-MerleRoom from 68 €

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