Saint-Méard-de-Gurçon: Church, Wine and Golf

Saint-Méard-de-Gurçon offers several concrete points of interest to help you plan your trip: a church listed as a historic monument, a timber market hall, a route with different ways to explore it, as well as golf and wine. If you are looking for a hotel in Saint-Méard-de-Gurçon, you can first consider whether architectural history, outdoor activities, golf or wine will shape your stay.

The Church and Local History

The Église Saint-Méard has been listed as a historic monument by decree dated 25 February 1974. Its west portal dates from the 16th century. The church therefore has two distinct historical reference points: the listing of the building as a monument and the date of a specific architectural feature. The small timber market hall in Saint-Méard-de-Gurçon was built in 1837 and moved to the church in 1847. Alongside the portal, it points to a later building phase and to its architectural connection with the church.

Family history also provides a long timescale: the Barde family’s presence in Saint-Méard-de-Gurçon is traced back to 1610, and further generations followed. This year adds a family-history perspective to the building dates and the date of the portal.

Walking Route or Golf

The Boucle de Saint Méard de Gurson is an 8.9-kilometre walking route starting in Saint-Méard-de-Gurçon. It passes the church, the small timber market hall and the landscaped square with its washhouse and fountain. You can use the loop for walking, mountain biking or horse riding; all three activities are rated easy.

Golf de Montravel offers a 9-hole course on natural terrain in Saint-Méard-de-Gurçon and was established in 2009. These are different activity options to consider when planning your day: on the loop, you can focus on the distance, route and three ways of using it; at the golf course, on the number of holes and the natural terrain. You can weigh up whether a route with named local landmarks or golf suits you better.

Wine and Visits

Château Laulerie welcomes visitors to an 18th-century Périgord farmhouse, where you can discover wines from the Montravel appellation. The château also produces and sells wines from the Bergerac, Montravel, Lalande de Pomerol, Puisseguin-Saint-Émilion, Pécharmant and Crémant de Bordeaux appellations. The selection of appellations may change over time. If you are interested in a particular appellation, check the current selection before your visit.

Château Le Raz offers both self-guided and guided visits; both options are available by appointment only.

Road Connections

The junction of the D32 and D708 is in Saint-Méard-de-Gurçon. The D708 connects the north of the Dordogne département with the Garonne Valley. Since spring 2001, the village has been less than ten kilometres from an access point to the A89. These connections help place the village in its regional context; for your specific journey, please check the current road layout.

Discover more destinations: Saint-Laurent-des-Hommes, Montrem, Mouleydier, Razac-Sur-l'isle, Château-L'évêque, Berbiguières, Saint-Sulpice-D'excideuil, Domme

For the broader travel overview: Dordogne.