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Steady climb from Daumazan to Meras

Sunset Spot

Small drinking water point accessible to the left of the cemetery entrance.

Saint-Martin-d'Oydes is a small commune located in the south-west of France, in the Ariège department in the Occitanie region and is part of the Community of communes "du Pays de Pamiers". Saint-Martin d'Oydes, a remarkable fortified site, is the only circular village in Ariège. This medieval shape, called "elliptical" or "circular", has remained completely intact. Its houses are grouped in a ring around the church. For a few years Tony Blair, then British Prime Minister, came to spend his family holidays in Saint Martin d'Oydes and even inaugurated the village's Tourist Office. He stayed in the 12th-century fortified castle... Its church and the Saint-Anastase fountain, a local pilgrimage site believed to be miraculous for the eyes.

Not busy, very nice

By this road (which turns out to have a good percentage of ascent), we again take a little height. The mountains at the bend of very pretty curves on the road and in the landscape appear in all their majesty. This beautiful countryside bears the name of Pyrenean Piedmont.

By this detour, you avoid going through the road that crosses the cavity right through. It is certainly one of the most beautiful views of this unique cave.

This beautiful village is at the crossroads between the mountains and the plain. Its weekly market is really famous and attracts a lot of originals and people who live a bit on the margins of society. We thus meet a heterogeneous crowd as well as craftsmen and traders selling quality products. When the gendarmes arrive to carry out checks, out of solidarity, everyone warns each other. For that, Montbrun makes me think of a village of irreducible Gauls. Apart from Sunday which is lively, there are often deserted streets, but also the best baker in the area.