Saint-Mexant: Culture and Rolling Countryside

Saint-Mexant combines a historic village centre with a landscape of rolling plateau, small valleys and ponds. Different highlights can be combined when planning your trip: the Romanesque church and Maison Brugeau, viewpoints in different directions, a circular walk to local heritage sites, and a farm visit offered during school holidays by prior reservation only. There is also a café-theatre in the area.

Village centre and viewpoints

Saint-Mexant lies on a rolling plateau with small valleys and ponds. The viewpoints include views northeast towards the Monédières; from Bois Michou, the view extends to the Monts du Cantal. These are two distinct landscape references: one is the northeast direction, with the Monédières as the view’s focal point, and the other is the location of Bois Michou, with the Monts du Cantal. If you are planning your trip around scenic landscapes, these two viewpoints can enhance your impression of Saint-Mexant.

Church and Maison Brugeau

The architectural features and imagery of Saint-Mexant’s church can be considered separately. The nave is Romanesque and dates from the late 11th or early 12th century. The bell tower is 30 metres high and was built in the 18th century. The historiated capitals in the choir depict, among other figures, a mermaid, a woman with reptiles and a lion. The church therefore offers both architectural details about its style, height and construction date, and specific figurative depictions to observe.

Another historic building is Maison Brugeau: this residence, built in the 18th century, now houses Saint-Mexant’s town hall. Its features include a square tower, windows with curved lintels, a cantou (traditional fireplace) and dormer windows with projecting hipped roofs. If you are interested in architecture, the church and Maison Brugeau offer different details through which to explore the village’s architectural style and history.

A circular walk through local heritage

The circular route “Circuit n° 2 – Chemins des 3 Corrèzes” starts in Saint-Mexant and passes by the Sechadour and the communal bread oven. These stops complement the church and Maison Brugeau with two other named features of local heritage. If you would like to add a circular walk to your trip, you can include this route as a separate highlight alongside the buildings described above.

Farm visit and direct sales

GAEC de La Vache Noire, located in Saint-Mexant, raises Limousin cattle and Cul Noir du Limousin pigs. The farm offers tours during school holidays by prior reservation only, on 06 14 23 19 58. The tour introduces the farm, its working methods and its philosophy. When possible, you can also see the cattle and pigs up close during the visit. Confirm the date and make your booking with the farm in advance by telephone.

The farm also favours direct sales at its own premises. If you are interested, contact the farm before visiting. This allows you to consider farm sales and a possible tour as two separate reasons to visit when planning your trip.

Café-theatre in Saint-Mexant

L'Atelier des Artistes is a café-theatre at 2 Rue des écoles in Saint-Mexant. Its programme includes comedy, one-man shows and magic. Drinks and a selection of tapas are also available when attending a performance. This combination of a show and refreshments is part of the café-theatre experience. If a particular performance is important to your trip, check the specific dates in advance.

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