Saint-Martin-du-Lac

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Saint-Martin-du-Lac
Saint-Martin-du-Lac (France)
Saint-Martin-du-Lac
region Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
Department Saône-et-Loire
Arrondissement Charolles
Canton Paray-le-Monial
Community association Marcigny
Coordinates 46 ° 15 '  N , 4 ° 3'  E Coordinates: 46 ° 15 '  N , 4 ° 3'  E
height 242-417 m
surface 14.04 km 2
Residents 242 (January 1, 2017)
Population density 17 inhabitants / km 2
Post Code 71110
INSEE code 71453

Saint-Martin-du-Lac - Church and stone cross

Saint-Martin-du-Lac is a French municipality with 242 inhabitants (at January 1, 2017) in the department of Saone-et-Loire in the region of Bourgogne Franche-Comté .

location

Saint-Martin-du-Lac is located on the east bank of the Loire at an altitude of about 250 meters above sea level. d. M. in the old cultural landscape of the Brionnais . The place is about 27 kilometers (driving distance) south of Paray-le-Monial and about 28 kilometers north of Roanne . The places worth seeing Anzy-le-Duc , Semur-en-Brionnais , Iguerande , Montceaux-l'Étoile and Saint-Julien-de-Jonzy are all within a radius of about 15 kilometers; Charlieu is about 20 kilometers southeast.

Population development

year 1962 1968 1975 1982 1990 1999 2006
Residents 246 255 220 213 218 238 257

In the 19th century the place had more than 700 inhabitants at times. The phylloxera crisis and the mechanization of agriculture have resulted in a significant population decline since then.

economy

The hilly surroundings of Saint-Martin-du-Lac have always been characterized by agriculture, with viticulture being practiced well into the 19th century. In the meantime, cattle breeding ( Charolais cattle) plays a major role. The place itself functioned as a handicraft, trade and service center for several hamlets and individual farms in the area until the early 20th century. Today the rental of holiday apartments also plays a certain role in the income of the place.

history

In the Middle Ages, the church and the village were part of the Anzy-le-Duc priory .

Attractions

Saint Martin Church

The parish church of Saint-Martin is a single-nave building from the 19th century with a Romanesque apse and a south tower from the late 11th century.

Others

  • In front of the church there is a stone cross with an octagonal shaft on a stepped base.

Web links

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