Salles-Lavalette

Salles-Lavalette

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GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION CLOSEST TOWNS
TownSalles-LavalettePalluaud at 5.3 km (5 min)
Insee code16362Nanteuil-Auriac-de-Bourzac at 6.3 km (7 min)
Postcode16190Juignac at 6.7 km (7 min)
Latitude45.3834930Montignac-le-Coq at 6.7 km (7 min)
Longitude0.2330290Gurat at 6.8 km (7 min)
AltitudeFrom 65 to 191 metersSaint-Amant at 7.7 km (8 min)
Surface20.15 km²Vaux-Lavalette at 8 km (8 min)
Population335 inhabitantsSaint-Séverin at 9.8 km (9 min)
Density16 inhabitants/km²Vendoire at 10 km (10 min)
National labelMontmoreau-Saint-Cybard at 10.2 km (11 min)
Chief townAngoulême (at 35 km, 41 min)La Chapelle-Grésignac at 10.3 km (11 min)
DepartmentCharenteSaint-Paul-Lizonne at 10.6 km (11 min)
RegionPoitou-CharentesSearch another town
LOCATION

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TOWN PRESENTATION

Small village bordering the Dordogne, Salles-Lavalette brings together some 335 inhabitants. The town lies in Occitan and is one of the boundaries with the langue d'oil. The remote location of major cities of Angouleme and Perigueux in fact a place to live and quiet reign.

Salles-Lavalette gastronomic specialties include both those of the Perigord and Charente. It is therefore possible to enjoy a good foie gras as the famous "Cagouilles" slippers.

The vineyards of Cognac raced down the slopes before communal ravaged by phylloxera in the 18th century. Large converted cellar and a few mansions recall this auspicious time. If the vines have been replanted, ranchers took over, making the landscape, flowering rapeseed, sunflower, tobacco, wheat, barley or corn.

The town is classified as a flowery villages.


SIGHTSEEING
  • The mill sartyi: This water mill is turning over more than 40 years. Returned to service since 2009 through the volunteer efforts of some residents, it is now possible to taste the bread from flour, the famous bread sartyi proposed bakery Salles-Lavalette. You can visit the mill on Saturday morning or by appointment (groups and schools).
  • The church of Saint-Martin: Touching monument to Romanesque chancel, nave large, mysteriously broke his bow, his ceiling upside down boat hull is unique in the region, as the story says that the carpenters of the port of La Rochelle lack of work would come down to restore the church Salles-Lavalette enthroned at the center of town. Although far from the sea, the church Saint-Martin calls the trip.
  • Small restaurant, located across from the municipal school, where you can enjoy a glass of Pineau des Charentes or to taste some local specialties like foie gras or duck breast.
  • Confiturier, below the town, on the street leading to the football field, providing you discover the regional flavors revisited: classic jams such as strawberry or apricot, but also other taste all the more surprising as eggplant, strawberry, peppers, artichoke-truffle ...

EVENTS AND CELEBRATIONS
  • Every Friday evening, leaving the village school: Organic Market, offering fresh produce. Vegetables and fruits Vegetable sallésien, bread from the bakery of the village, sallésiennes jams, goat cheese ... From 15h to 19h on the town hall square.
  • July: Day sartyi Mill. Country Farmers Market, a tour of the mill, the possibility of on-site catering, musical entertainment.
  • In September: Demonstration of tractor pulling.
  • Early December: Christmas market with pig on a spit. Carriage rides and tours for children. Farmers Market and local artisans.

ATTRACTIONS, LEISURES AND ACTIVITES AROUND
  • You can make as many walks and cycling trails qu'équestres around Salles-Lavalette. Similarly, in all the villages around you can admire the many Romanesque churches.
  • Salles-Lavalette is located 16 km from the Parc Naturel Régional Périgord Limousin, hiking and beautiful scenery not to be missed!
  • A Montmoreau St. Cybard is a municipal swimming pool for adults and children. Attention, open in summer season only! Located near the sports complex and stadium.
  • Brantome in the Perigord: Nicknamed the Venice of Perigord and located in the Périgord Vert, the village offers many essential activities such as canoeing, night tours ... Many restaurants where you can taste the specialties of the region for all prices. In summer regattas every Thursday evening.
  • Aubeterre sur Dronne: Located on the banks of the Dronne, this small village, ranked among the most beautiful villages in France, is full of wonders to discover, such as the monolithic church, the museum located on the main square in the heart of this small village typical. For smaller families, a range has been built on the banks of the river plunge, playground for children, petanque, tennis courts and picnic tables.
  • In summer, in all the surrounding villages, held the "merrymaking" holiday villages, according to the Commons, bric a brac, rides, farmers markets countries, refreshment, entertainment and activities.
PHOTOS
Overview of the village in winter
 
Small quiet streets and quiet ...
Moulin sartyi
 
Church of St. Martin
Vault wooden church
 
Mills sartyi indoors
Church
 
Bakery Salles-Lavalette
Market on Friday evening, Town Hall Square
 
Christmas Market
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WEATHER
Wednesday 15 February
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Min. -1°C - Max. 6°C
Thursday 16 February
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Min. -1°C - Max. 9°C
Friday 17 February
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Min. -2°C - Max. 7°C
RESTAURANTS 
Le donzac
Saint-Sulpice-de-Roumagnac
In the country of its panoramic terrace overlooking the valley of the Dronne, or modern dining room, kitchen products with the local touch of originality of the head and more!
Located 24 km from Salles-LavaletteFrom 15 € to 30 € per person 

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BEDS & BREAKFASTS 
Le thie    
9.7
Dirac
10mn of Angouleme, and in an old farmhouse, bears, flowers in the countryside, 4 cottages and 3 rooms and breakfast welcome you all year, to discover our beautiful Charente, for holidays...
Located 25 km from Salles-Lavalette60 € the double room 
Au tout calme    
9.7
Oriolles
A guest house located in a house in the early nineteenth century, on a farm in a small hamlet in the Haute Saintonge.
Located 28 km from Salles-Lavalette40 € the double room 
Les Vieilles Vignes    
9.8
Saint-André-de-Double
At the heart of the forest of the Double. Veronique and Didier will show you Les Vieilles Vignes. This old house renovated offers 2 double bedrooms air-conditioned and a family suite...
Located 29 km from Salles-LavaletteFrom 80 € to 135 € the double room 

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VACATION RENTALS 
Maison avec spa sud charente  SPECIAL OFFER
Palluaud
Located in a very quiet hamlet, its setting is ideal for a relaxing and lazing and for nature lovers and hikers. Outside, you can enjoy a set consisting of a wooden terrace with garden...
Located 3.4 km from Salles-LavaletteFrom 400 € to 580 € per week 
Les Gacheries Gites  
9.6
Champagne-et-Fontaine
Adjacent to our house, three holiday cottages are fully indépendant. Each is well equipped. We are at your disposal to ensure you a pleasant holiday. Our 200 year old property is located...
Located 10 km from Salles-LavaletteFrom 115 € to 400 € per week 
Village de gîtes de Beauclair
Douchapt
The village of gîtes Beauclair is ideally located at the same time in a nature surrounding and close to cities like Périgueux or Riberac. The 15 independent cottages are located along...
Located 22 km from Salles-LavaletteFrom 245 € to 580 € per week 

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HOTELS
Hôtel De La Paix     
7.6
Saint-Séverin
Peace Hotel is set within 1500m² of gardens on the edge of Saint Séverin village. It features an outdoor swimming pool and rooms with views of the garden and surrounding countryside....
Located 8.2 km from Salles-LavaletteRoom from 45 €
Chateau Le Mas De Montet    
9.6
Ribérac
Château Le Mas de Montet, a beautifully restored Renaissance château that has provided high-quality accommodation before and since Président François Mitterrand was a regular guest....
Located 12.2 km from Salles-LavaletteRoom from 150 €
La Braisiere     
7.5
Saint-Romain
This Logis is located in the Charente village of Saint-Romain. It has an outdoor swimming pool and a sunbathing terrace. Each guest room has free Wi-Fi access. The Braisiere’s restaurant...
Located 13.6 km from Salles-LavaletteRoom from 48 €

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