A royal villa under the Merovingians, the land of the Saillant - Orbaciacus - was then a vassal of the Church, dependent in the 9th century on the abbey of …
The village and its old noble houses dominated by the imposing remains of the castle constitute a picturesque whole which makes it one of the most beautiful villages in France. …
This bridge, dating from the medieval period, is reinforced by cutwaters which protect the foundations against the current and upstream elements that may strike it.
Medieval bridge from the 16th century over the Vézère with six pointed arches. It was formerly a toll and a pontoonage. At the foot of the bridge, a picnic area with games for children.