GRP Midi Corrézien - Etape 6 : de Branceilles à Turenne
Description
118 km of fully-marked trails between three "Plus Beaux Villages de France": Turenne, Collonges-la-Rouge and Curemonte.
Come and take in the sights and exceptional heritage throughout your stay, where each stage has a number of discoveries in store for you: Turenne and its castle, the fortified church of Noailhac, Collonges la Rouge with its castles and turreted houses, Meyssac and its grain market, Curemonte with its three castles, its three churches and its orientation table, Saillac with its church with polychrome tympanum and its oil mill?
Technical Information
Altimetric profile
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Points of interest
Turenne
The hilltop town of Turenne overlooks the countryside in all directions. Atop the hill there remain the ruins of the 13th century medieval Château de Turenne. This castle served as the feudal powerbase of one of the most powerful dynasties in medieval France - the Viscounty of Turenne. They reigned over the regions of Limousin, Périgord and Quercy for almost 10 centuries from the early Middle Ages until the 1700s. The 14th century Keep and Guard’s room of the castle remain intact and when exploring this listed monument, a climb up the spiral staircase of the fortified towers is rewarded with truly spectacular 360 degree views. In the village below, the 17th century Church of Our Lady of St.Pantaleon is acclaimed for its magnificent stained glassed windows.
Turenne castle
The Château de Turenne, an exceptional site between earth and sky! A remarkable site in the Corrèze, the Château de Turenne is a must-see destination for anyone staying in the Corrèze, the Lot or the Dordogne. Located 15 kilometres south of Brive la Gaillarde, it is an obligatory stop on your tourist circuit. Built on a rocky spur 350 metres high, the castle of Turenne is visible from all sides. From the courtyard of the castle, the views are breathtaking. You will also appreciate its beautiful medieval buildings, such as the two large 13th century towers, which stand proudly above the charming village of Turenne, listed as one of the most beautiful villages in France. Enjoy the landscapes and the hanging garden thanks to the restoration of the Kiosque Gourmand in addition to an exhibition space dedicated to new technologies. 2023, the exhibition IRRUPTION! AI and artistic creation, by the artist Christophe Labarde.
César Tower viewing table
The viewing table is situated on the round tower said about Caesar on the site of the Castle. We reach its summit by a spiral staircase. From there, we can admire a wide panorama indeed beyond the Dordogne valley of the south and, by favorable weather, up to the monts du Cantal. Private site, entrance fee.
Ranch de Chadenac
Open all year. Supervision ETA. Manege, career. Walks and hikes. Accommodation in gîte.
Church
Doorway with a polychromic Tympanum representing the Adoration of the Magi. A hunting scene is depicted on the cabled pier. Free entrance. Guided tours by prior arrangement for groups(on booking only) arranged by the Dordogne valley tourist office.
Additional information
Contact
Fixed telephone : +33 5 55 26 91 90
Cellular telephone : +33 6 69 44 11 27
e-mail : correze@ffrandonnee.fr
Web site (URL) : correze.ffrandonnee.fr/
Balisage
Yellow and red (GRP®)
Typologie de l'itinéraire
Hiking Route (GR®)
Durée moyenne de l'expérience
Over 4 hours
Thèmes
Cultural
Natural
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