Beauville, village promontoire sur la vallée de la Séoune

From the promontory village of Beauville, the circuit goes down progressively in the valley of the Séoune, by shaded paths. A climb, rather steep at the beginning, allows to reach the pech of Marcoux. At the calvary, do not hesitate to continue the ascent on the boxwood-lined path. As early as the Gallo-Roman era, a temple stood here, probably dedicated to Mercury. The name of Marcoux may be derived from that of the god. In the 12th century, a church was built, and still exists. It is classified as a historical monument. Go back down towards the Petite Séoune, which you will follow for a few hundred metres on a wide track that marks the wooded foot of the hill. Once you have crossed the two rivers again, just before their confluence, you will need to make a final effort to reach the fortified town (almost 120 m of ascent for the last kilometre).