17th-century frescoes and a gilded 19th-century altarpiece give the Chapelle Notre-Dame-du-Bout-du-Pont a rich cultural and historical character. Nearby are the Southern Gothic Église Saint-André, the Château de Jottes, built almost entirely of brick, and the trails in the Bois des Escoumes. For trip planning, Lherm offers a range of options: historic furnishings, architecture and time outdoors. You can plan your stay around whichever of these perspectives interests you most.
The chapel and its history
The Chapelle Notre-Dame-du-Bout-du-Pont was listed as a historic monument by decree on 1 February 1978. The notice from the Ministry of Culture, last amended on 24 July 2026, confirms its protected status. Its former location adds to its history: it stood outside the old fort, at the far end of a former drawbridge. Its furnishings bring together two further periods: 17th-century frescoes and a gilded altarpiece from the 19th century. This makes it possible to view the chapel from different perspectives. Its former location describes its relationship to the fort and drawbridge; the dates show the time gap between the furnishings. Anyone considering architectural and art history together will find both a historic connection to the site and specific details about its furnishings.
The Église Saint-André is an example of Southern Gothic architecture. At the Château de Jottes and its outbuildings, a different feature stands out: they are built almost entirely of brick. The Southern Gothic classification describes the church’s architecture; the brick construction identifies the material used for the château and its outbuildings. This offers two distinct ways to compare them: architectural style on the one hand and building material on the other. The chapel adds the themes of historic monument protection and the different dates of its furnishings.
Trails in the Bois des Escoumes
The Bois des Escoumes has several trails and a picnic area, as well as a permanent orienteering course. Trail No. 1 follows the banks of the Touch and passes through the woods. You can choose from a range of options: a network of woodland trails, a permanent orienteering activity, or a route linking the riverbanks and woods. The picnic area provides a clearly designated place to take a break. This gives you a possible stopping point as well as an opportunity to get active.
The Tour du Lherm
The Tour du Lherm offers another option: this 14 km loop starts and ends in Lherm and is designated for horse riding, hiking and mountain biking. Compared with Trail No. 1, it has different distinguishing features: the Tour is defined by its length and loop format, while Trail No. 1 follows the banks of the Touch and passes through the Bois des Escoumes. You can weigh up whether a loop with a specified distance or a route through a named landscape is more important to your choice of outing. Check the route details for the Tour du Lherm before setting out.
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