Take the time to discover the village of Sergeac!
Sergeac is a charming town located on the edge of Vézère, 5 km south of Montignac-Lascaux. Bordered by high cliffs, the village concentrates many prehistoric deposits. As you enter the village, you cannot miss the monumental Hosannière cross. In the center of the village, the beautiful fortified round tower of Cramirat Castle still remains. It served for a long time as a residence for the master tutors of the Community of the Templars of Sergeac, until their annihilation on October 13, 1307. Also a few steps away you will find the church of Sergeac, a discreet treasure, faithful to the first plans of the Templars. The Hospitallers of Saint John of Jerusalem, heirs in 1312 of the Commandery of Sergeac, reconstituted a community and installed their commander Guillaume de Crémirac in the castle in 1316. This, after being fortified, became the “hospitum of Cramiraco”.
Sergeac: a rich prehistoric past
Long before the Templars, the site of Sergeac was a place appreciated by prehistoric men, as evidenced by the Castel Merle site. This site is home to one of the highest concentrations of deposits in Europe. With no less than 10 rock shelters, occupied by the Man of Neanderthal 85 years ago, then by the Man of Cro-Magnon 35 years ago.
Getaways and hikes by Sergeac
Beautiful getaways await you around Sergeac! Whether you choose long distances or simple walks, several hikes allow you to discover the Vézère Valley. The Sergeac trails lead you to encounter nature, its history, its culture, its heritage. Don't forget that these routes can be used by other practices, namely horse riding and mountain biking.
Two loops of around 2 hours leave from the village:
- Cabin loop
- Brandes Loop
Practical Info
Attention ! If you are looking for a hotel in Sergeac, there are not any. The hotel you are probably looking for is the Hôtel de Castel Merle, a few hundred meters away.
