The Boucle de Marsaneix begins in Marsaneix and is signposted as a circular walk. It is a practical starting point for planning your trip if you would like to include a walk in your stay. Other attractions offer different highlights: the Ferme de Puygauthier is known for fattening ducks, specialities and farm tours; the memorial in the hamlet of Martel commemorates nine Maquis fighters.
Walking the Boucle de Marsaneix
As a circular walk, the Boucle differs from a route with separate start and finish points: it is a loop that begins in Marsaneix. This gives you a clearly named starting point for your plans. Its signposted route provides clear orientation and makes it a practical choice if you would like to explore on foot. Check the latest route information before setting out, as details may be updated. This will help you plan your walk using the information that applies to your visit.
Agriculture and specialities at the Ferme de Puygauthier
The Ferme de Puygauthier raises fattening ducks and produces foie gras, magrets, confit and other specialities. Its range therefore includes both duck farming and the processing of the meat into various products. If you are interested not only in the products but also in the work behind them, the farm offers a tour by prior reservation. Visitors can learn about the farm’s craft and expertise. The product range and the tour thus answer two different questions: what is produced, and what skills go into making it?
Meetings at the “Apéros à la ferme”
The “Apéros à la ferme” are designed as immersive, festive experiences that include meeting local farmers. They have a different focus from the farm tour: festive experiences and encounters rather than insights into the farm’s craft and expertise. In 2026, the events were scheduled for Thursdays in July and August. If you are planning a trip for a later year, check the dates again in advance.
Remembrance and architectural history
A memorial to the Resistance stands in the hamlet of Martel in the commune of Marsaneix. The stele commemorates nine Maquis fighters who died for France on 18 July 1944; it was inaugurated on 22 July 1945. These dates mark two different events: the deaths of the nine fighters and the inauguration of the memorial the following year. This clearly distinguishes the date of their deaths from the act of commemoration.
The Church of Saint-Gilles dates from the late 19th or early 20th century. This dating gives a range rather than a single year. Its architectural history therefore differs from the precisely dated remembrance at the stele: here, the focus is a building, while there, it is a specific commemorative event. Anyone interested in the history of the area will find two distinct points of reference in time.
Discover more destinations: Saint-Barthélemy-de-Bussière, Saint-Germain-de-Belvès, Conne-De-Labarde, Mareuil, Saint-Nexans, Siorac-En-Périgord, La Tour-Blanche, Lavaur
For the regional travel overview: Dordogne.
