Small mainly agricultural commune where we raise sheep and goats and where they grow nuts, Montvalent is located on one of the roads of the Limousin pilgrimage down to join Saint-Jacques de Compostela via Rocamadour.
Until the mid-twentieth century, there was a train station, two fairs deemed lambs and a school. Today, because of the rural exodus, the station and school are closed but hikers and pilgrims march through the streets of this town in full renovation, recognized as one of the finest in the region with its new hall built the old by "artist-craftsmen."
His St. Christopher Church, dating from the twelfth century whose beautiful wooden altarpiece (XVII) has just been restored, is backed by the old cemetery located at the foot of the ramparts, dominated by the old guard tower.
Montvalent Haut Quercy is located in the extreme north of the Midi-Pyrénées region, in the heart of the Lot Dordogne Valley. A landscape of contrasts between the meanders of the fertile valley and the arid woodlands of oaks plateaux.
An ideal place for walks on foot, by bike or car, such as swimming or canoeing down the river recognized as one of the most beautiful in Europe. In addition, this region is full of historical and architectural treasures.
Situated on the D840 road between Martel and Gramat, the small village, medieval fortress, was built on a rocky promontory overlooking the valley. At the foot of the limestone cliffs, there are three revivals of the famous underground river of Padirac vauclusiennes the fountains of St. George, of Lombard and Finou.
