Serres-et-Montguyard brings together two distinct settings: Serres lies in the Dropt Valley, while Montguyard sits on a hillside. Churches, a Romanesque chapel, and routes between Eymet and Issigeac give visitors different points of interest during their stay. If you’re looking for a hotel here, you can first consider whether local history, architecture, or outdoor activities should be your main focus.
A valley, a hillside, and two settlements
Serres-et-Montguyard was formed in 1793, in the early years of the French Revolution, by the merger of two previously separate settlements. The area’s history explains why Serres and Montguyard have different geographical settings today. Serres lies in the Dropt Valley, near the D25 departmental road. Another way in is via the Eymet–Serres municipal road. Montguyard is a small settlement on a hillside.
When choosing a specific place to stay, check how its location relates to the places you want to visit. This will help you plan around their individual highlights without treating the two settlements as one and the same.
Churches, a chapel, and local history
The 13th-century Saint-Pierre Chapel in Montguyard has preserved its Romanesque choir. This gives the architecture a specific historical and structural context: in addition to its date, part of the Romanesque choir has survived. There is also a village fountain in Montguyard.
The former Templar commandery of the Order of “St Peter” is also in Montguyard. It is private property, so take this into account when planning your visit. Together with the church in Serres, the commandery shows that the religious and historical sites are spread across the two settlements. If you’re interested in architectural history, it’s therefore worth keeping Serres and Montguyard in mind as distinct stops.
On foot or by bike
Stage 13 of the Chemin d’Amadour runs for 28 kilometres from Eymet to Issigeac. The Church of Saint-Pierre-ès-Liens in Serres is along the route. Montguyard, the settlement with the chapel, lies off the Chemin d’Amadour. This distinction is useful for planning: the church in Serres is directly connected to the route, while Montguyard offers a separate destination for the chapel.
Another option is cycling route No. 7 in the Southern Bergeracois, between Eymet and Issigeac. It is 33 kilometres long, rated fairly easy, and designed to take three hours. At kilometre 26.50, the route reaches Serres, then continues through the Dropt Valley towards Eymet. Check route conditions and markings before setting off.
The two distances refer to different activities: 28 kilometres is the Chemin d’Amadour stage, while 33 kilometres is the cycling route. The fairly easy rating and three-hour duration apply to the cycling route, not the walking route. This helps you choose based on your preferred activity, rather than reading the figures as comparable walking or cycling times.
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For the broader travel overview: Dordogne.
