Saint Mayme de Pereyrol is a small commune in the Périgord Blanc region near the village of Vergt.
The origins:
There is every reason to believe that the village's current name "Pereyrol" comes from "Pereyrou", which means rolling stone due to the presence of very stony soil, and "Mayme" comes from Maxime, who was the patron saint of the commune before the Revolution. The "x" in Maxime was transcribed incorrectly ... so it became a "Y" ... and the "i" in Maxime became useless and disappeared...
Birthplace ofAntoine Gadaud ( 1841-1897), army doctor, General Councillor, Mayor of Périgueux, Senator and Minister of Agriculture.
It was also the stronghold of Pierre Grelletyleader of the Croquants du Périgord between 1638 and 1641 (commemorative plaque affixed to the corner of the town hall on May 14, 1967).
In 1967, a barbarian cemetery was discovered in the hamlet of Les Martres, containing Merovingian tombs (5th-8th century). Nearby is a ford tower dating from 1800.
Saint Maxime Church
The church of Saint MaximusThis Romanesque building dates back to the 9th century. Partly destroyed in the 10th century during barbarian confrontations, it was rebuilt, notably with its 17-meter steeple, during the 11th century. Inside, in addition to its carved wooden altarpiece dating from the Louis period, is a large painting called "Admiration of the Shepherds", donated by Emperor Napoleon.
Seven calvaries around the village bear witness to a rich historical past.
The fortified bell tower of the church of Saint Maxime, in Saint mayme de Pereyrol, has all the characteristics of a defensive "wall-belfry".
This church bears witness to the region's turbulent history, from the Hundred Years' War to the Wars of Religion, and medieval wars between rival lords ...
It was in the Middle Ages that churches evolved into veritable strongholds where people could take refuge in the event of enemy attack.
It was against this backdrop that the parishioners of the Romanesque church of Saint Mayme de Pereyrol built a tall rectangular bell tower. There are no loopholes in the bell tower, only openings at the top of the wall for the bells.
Pumpkin Fair
The St Mayme de Pereyrol pumpkin fair takes place every year on the second Sunday in October. In a village of 290 inhabitants, this traditional fair attracts over 6,000 visitors every year.
It's a day dedicated to craftsmanship, with demonstrations, entertainment for young visitors, a folk group inviting you to dance, and a chance to take a break under the big top for a bite to eat.
Surprise entertainment. The baker (o'bio pain) will revive the village's wood-fired oven, fruit juice will be pressed on the spot, animal exhibits, painting exhibition in the church.
Join us for a timeless family day out to discover the riches of the Périgord Blanc.
Town hall info
Secretariat open Tuesdays and Fridays.
Town Hall address: 20 route des Mérovingiens
24380 Saint Mayme de Péreyrol.
Tel: 05 53 54 76 33
St Mayme de Pereyrol was last modified: March 19th, 2023 by pumpkins
