Saint-Cirgues-de-Malbert
Description
The commune of St-Cirgues-de-Malbert covers 1621 hectares at an average altitude of 720m. It has a population of 229 and is made up of a fertile plateau and a very hilly wooded area
The commune of St-Cirgues-de-Malbert covers 1621 hectares at an average altitude of 720m. It has a population of 229 and is made up of a fertile plateau and a very hilly wooded area. Unlike the plateau, there are no ancient archaeological remains in the hilly area. The start of any human occupation of the Saint-Cirgues-de-Malbert site, overlooking the River Doire, has not been precisely determined.
There are a number of interesting features: the Romanesque church (wall fresco, magnificent reliquary of Saint-Cyr now in the Museum of Art and Archaeology in Aurillac), a very well restored former Templar commanderie (privately owned), the Saint-Jean-Baptiste chapel in l'Hôpital with its gable bell tower and Romanesque doorway, two restored bread ovens in Bourcenac and l'Hôpital, where every year the various festival committees bake their bread for the village festivals.
There are several play areas in the village, mainly in l’hôpital, but also Bourcenac and Serre.
Information
Amenities
Public WC, Play area
Language spoken
French