Discover Saint-Mamet

Saint-Mamet brings together sacred art, historical landmarks and a range of activity themes. For planning your trip, these highlights can be grouped into distinct categories: from dated stained glass and wall paintings in the parish church to Cascade Sidonie and the Croix Gravée, as well as Aran Park and a climbing area known for its technical character. This makes it easier to explore the town according to the themes that matter to you.

Parish church and sacred art

The first known mention of the parish church of Saint-Mamet dates from 1369. This date refers to the mention, not the year the church was built. The central windows in both side aisles feature stained-glass windows signed by Bordieu and dated 1845. Wall paintings by Romain Cazes can be found in the apse of the choir, in the choir, and on the east wall of the north side aisle. Stained glass and wall painting thus appear side by side as distinct art forms, while three areas of the church are specified for the wall paintings.

Architectural terms also help with spatial orientation: the apse is the end section of the choir, while a side aisle runs lengthwise beside the nave. This makes it easier to distinguish the church areas mentioned and locate the wall paintings within the building.

Historical landmarks from different centuries

The Vestige du Vieux Moulin is a stone and iron relic from the 18th century. The Fontaine on Avenue du Portillon is made of stone and dates from 1829; two copper spouts sit between two troughs. The privately owned Vestige du Château Fondeville is a relic from the 17th and 18th centuries. These landmarks span from the 17th century to the Fontaine’s specific date of 1829. Together, they show that Saint-Mamet’s history can be traced not only through the parish church, but also through the mill relic, the Fontaine and Château Fondeville.

Cascade Sidonie and the Croix Gravée

Cascade Sidonie is designated as a protected site; the corresponding order is dated June 19, 1931. It is visible on the outskirts of Saint-Mamet and lies on the road to the Col de Portillon. This provides both its protection status and specific points of reference.

The Croix Gravée is located on a granite boulder at the Col du Portillon de Burbe, at an elevation of 1,293 metres; the pass lies between France and Spain. This information connects the historical landmark with a clearly specified elevation and border location. It offers a different perspective on the landscape from the description of Cascade Sidonie, which places it on the outskirts of town and on the road to the Col de Portillon.

Wildlife and climbing

Aran Park is home to around twenty animal species. The species on display may change, so the number should be understood as an estimate. The park’s interpretation centre is housed in a former Guardia Civil barracks. The building’s current use as an interpretation centre thus meets its former use as a barracks.

Climbing at the Site d'escalade de Saint-Mamet is considered technical. If you are interested in including climbing in your trip, this description is a useful guide to what the area offers. Together with the information about animal species at Aran Park, climbing adds two distinct activity options to the cultural and historical themes.

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