Martel
Known since the 17th century as "the town of seven towers," Martel is a medieval village in the Lot department of southwestern France, founded in the 11th century as a salt-market settlement at a crossroads on lands belonging to the Viscounts of Turenne. For over five centuries it served as the capital of the Quercy portion of the Viscount of Turenne's territory. Today it is a member of Les Plus Beaux Villages de France and a recognised site for walnut, truffle, and preserve trading, with a café and restaurant scene that would suit a town twice its size.
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- Population1,615
- Nearest water from center 2.8 km1.7 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 22 km14 mi
Nearest airports
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Martel: quick answers
Where is Martel?
Martel is in Lot, France, about 25 km16 miles in a straight line from Brive-la-Gaillarde.
How do you get to Martel?
The nearest airport is Brive (BVE), about 25 min away by road. The nearest train station is Bétaille, about 19 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Martel?
The warmest month is July, averaging 21°C70°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at 5°C41°F. The wettest month is May, with about 102 mm4.0 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Martel?
OpenStreetMap lists 1 museum, 8 restaurants, 1 café and 1 place of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Martel?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include La Roque-Gageac, Saint-Leon-sur-Vezere and Montignac-Lascaux.