Salles-Lavalette

Small border town with the Dordogne, Salles-Lavalette includes some 335 inhabitants. The town is located in the Occitan area and is one of the limitations with the langue d'oil. The remote location of major cities of Angouleme and Perigueux in fact a place where there is good food and quiet.

The gastronomic specialties Salles-Lavalette include both those of Périgord and Charente. It is possible to enjoy a good foie gras and cricket Charente.

The vineyards of Cognac communal ran down hills before being ravaged by phylloxera in the 18th century. Large cellars and some converted mansions recall the heyday. If the vines were not replanted, ranchers took over, making the surrounding landscape flowering rapeseed, sunflowers, tobacco, wheat, barley or corn.

The town is ranked among the villages in bloom.

Municipality	Salles-Lavalette
Postcode	16190
Tourism label
Latitude	45.3834930 (N 45° 23’ 1”)
Longitude	0.2330290 (E 0° 13’ 59”)
Altitude	From 65m to 191m
Surface area	20.15 km²
Population	333 inhabitants
Density	16 inhabitants/km²
Prefecture	Angoulême (35 km, 41 min)
Insee code	16362
Intercommunality	CC Lavalette Tude Dronne
Department	Charente
Territory	Charentes
Region	New-Aquitaine

Palluaud	5.5 km (6 min)
Nanteuil-Auriac-de-Bourzac	6.3 km (9 min)
Montignac-le-Coq	6.6 km (9 min)
Juignac	6.6 km (9 min)
Gurat	6.9 km (8 min)
Vaux-Lavalette	8.5 km (10 min)
Vendoire	10.1 km (13 min)
Saint-Séverin	10.2 km (14 min)
Saint-Paul-Lizonne	10.4 km (15 min)
La Chapelle-Grésignac	10.5 km (14 min)
Montmoreau	10.8 km (13 min)
Bouteilles-Saint-Sébastien	11 km (15 min)
Pillac	11 km (15 min)
Saint-Martial-Viveyrol	11.4 km (15 min)
Champagne-et-Fontaine	12.7 km (18 min)

The Sartier mill: This watermill not turned over for more than 40 years. Returned to service since 2009 thanks to the volunteer efforts of some residents, it is now possible to taste the bread from flour: the famous bread Sartier proposed bakery Salles-Lavalette. It is possible to visit the mill on the 1st Saturday of the month (10 to 12) or by appointment (groups and schools) summer from 15 June to 15 September: visits every Wednesday and Saturday from 10am to 12pm.
The Church of St. Martin: Touching monument to Romanesque choir, his voluminous nave his bow mysteriously broken, its hull boat overturned ceiling, unique in the region, since history says that La Rochelle port carpenters lack of work would have come up Salles-Lavalette to restore the towering church in the town center. Although far from the sea, the church Saint Martin invites you to travel.
Restaurant "Gourmet envy", located opposite the town hall, where you can enjoy a glass of Pineau des Charentes or to taste some local specialties such as foie gras or duck breast.
Jam at the bottom of the town, on the street leading to the football field, offering to help you discover the regional flavors revisited: classic jams such as strawberry or apricot, but also other tastes all the more surprising as eggplant, strawberry, peppers, artichoke-truffle...

Every Friday morning: Market, offering fresh produce. Vegetables and fruits vegetable SALLéSIEN organic bread from the bakery of the village, sallésiennes jams, honey and derivatives, goat cheese, butcher... On the town hall square.
The first Saturday in August: Moulin Sartier Festival. Producers Country Market, guided tour of the mill, snacks on site, musical entertainment.
Early December: Christmas market with pig on a spit. Rides and tours of carriages for children. farmers market and local artisans.

Conférence d'Etienne FEAU , Conservateur Honoraire du Patrimoine : « DIALIBA KONATE, Historien du Mandingue et Dessinateur ET DESSINATEUR «

On 22 may 2024
Eglise Saint-Martin, Le bourg
CONFERENCE by Etienne FEAU, Honorary Curator of Heritage : "dialiba konate, historian of the mandingue and drawer". - 22 MAY at 6pm at Saint-Martin Church - Free admission

Exposition "Au Coeur de l'Histoire du Sahel, l'Épopée de Soundiata Keita" Dans l'Église Saint-Martin de Salles Lavalette

From 22 may to 30 june 2024
Eglise Saint-Martin, Le bourg
As part of its partnership with the Musée d'Angoulême / Musée du Papier, Salles-Lavalette is hosting the exhibition "Au coeur de l'histoire du Sahel, l'épopée de Soundiata Keita".

« Sieste Musicale» : Découverte de l'Univers Musical du Sahel

On 30 may 2024
Eglise Saint-Martin, Le bourg
"musical sieste" hosted by Christian MOUSSET, Founder and former Director of the musiques metisses Festival : "discovering the musical universe of the sahel". - 30 MAY at 6pm : Eglise Saint-Martin - Free admission

Café Littéraire Autour de Noel NDJEKERY , Auteur de « Il n’y a pas d’arc en Ciel au Paradis «

On 6 june 2024
Restaurant l'Envie gourmande - le bourg
Literary café with Noel NDJEKERY, author of "Il n'y a pas d'arc en ciel au paradis. Hosted by Bernard MAGNIER, specialist in African literature, literary journalist - Aperitif offered by the Town Hall and tapas plates

You can make as many walks and cycling trails qu'équestres around Salles-Lavalette. Similarly, in all the villages around you can admire the many Romanesque churches.
Salles-Lavalette is located 16 km from the Parc Naturel Régional Périgord Limousin, hiking and beautiful scenery not to be missed!
A Montmoreau St. Cybard is a municipal swimming pool for adults and children. Attention, open in summer season only! Located near the sports complex and stadium.
Brantome in the Perigord: Nicknamed the Venice of Perigord and located in the Périgord Vert, the village offers many essential activities such as canoeing, night tours ... Many restaurants where you can taste the specialties of the region for all prices. In summer regattas every Thursday evening.
Aubeterre sur Dronne: Located on the banks of the Dronne, this small village, ranked among the most beautiful villages in France, is full of wonders to discover, such as the monolithic church, the museum located on the main square in the heart of this small village typical. For smaller families, a range has been built on the banks of the river plunge, playground for children, petanque, tennis courts and picnic tables.
In summer, in all the surrounding villages, held the "merrymaking" holiday villages, according to the Commons, bric a brac, rides, farmers markets countries, refreshment, entertainment and activities.

Last name	Activity type	Rate	City
Le Ferron animal park	Nature and the great outdoors	5 € to 8 €	Condéon (27 km)
Sightseeing cruise in the Venice of Périgord	Entertainment	7 € to 10 €	Brantôme en Périgord (32 km)
Tour and tasting at the Domaine Montansier	Local flavours	Free	Graves-Saint-Amant (39 km)
Face de Tract Escape Game	Entertainment	52 € to 84 €	La Rochefoucauld-en-Angoumois (41 km)
Comille Aventure treetop adventure park	Sports sensations	20 €	Cornille (46 km)

Last name	Outing type	Difficulty	Duration	Departure municipality
Loop of Vendoire	Hike	Easy	2:30	Vendoire (6.4 km)
Loop by the King of Chauzes Cross Rat	Hike	Easy	4:00	Paussac-et-Saint-Vivien (24 km)
Ancient loop Paussac Saint-Just	Hike	Easy	4:00	Paussac-et-Saint-Vivien (24 km)
Trotte-Renard Mill	Village visit	Easy	1:30	Bunzac (36 km)
Banks of the Tardoire	Hike	Easy	1:30	Eymouthiers (38 km)

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