Un chemin de Saint-Jacques de Bénévent l'Abbaye à Rocamadour

The Lac des Bariousses in Treignac (99ha) is the ideal destination for a relaxing or sporty day out, with family or friends. On site, you will find a beach with supervised swimming, picnic tables, children's games, a volleyball court, a bowling alley and a snack bar. It is also possible to stay in a 3-star campsite facing the lake. The beach is accessible to all thanks to its PRM access (tapirail) and a TIRALO® amphibious swimming chair. With the Station Sports Nature Vézère-Monédières, rent your canoe-kayak, your stand-up paddle, your pedal boat or your electric fishing boat. You can also try out all types of nature sports. The beach of the Bariousses lake has been awarded the "Pavillon Bleu" (blue flag), a guarantee of good environmental quality.

The medieval town of Treignac is situated at the foot of Les Monédières, on the banks of the River Vézère. Old bridges dating from the 13C, chapels, a corn market, a 15C tower and numerous old houses make this an attractive town to visit. Treignac is also renowned for its white-water sports and has hosted the World Canoeing Championships.

Church-style romance (thirteenth century), it was frequented by residents of the castle and the servants of the lords. Our Lady of the Lower Court was the first name: it was located in the lower courtyard of the castle. This name was abandoned in favor of Notre Dame des Bans, because, in this square, were proclaimed the new interesting treignacois. This "auction" called the ban. The church was rebuilt in 1471. The steeple was rebuilt in 1602 and left a side door, the style of Louis XIII, was opened.

C'est l'escalier en pierre et à vis de l'Hôtel Forest de Faye, hôtel du XVIème (1585), démoli lors de la construction de la Cité Administrative. Une décoration en accolade encadre la porte d'entrée. A droite, le blason de Treignac. Trina Ostia, Trina Castella, Trina Suburbia (Trois portes, Trois Chateaux, Trois faubourgs).

Construite au XIIIème siècle, elle est contemporaine de la ville murée. Elle fut reconstruite en 1484, après le sac de Treignac par Rodrigue de Villandrando (1438). Il venait récupérer les 1000 écus que lui avait empruntés Jean de Comborn. Elle comporte actuellement douze piliers, deux piliers ont été abattus en 1910 en raison des embarras de circulation dans le quartier de Notre Dame de la Paix. La charpente est en châtaignier et elle est couverte en ardoises de Travassac. Sur la droite se trouve un appentis grillagé où étaient enfermés les poids et mesures.

Cette chapelle fut construite à l'aide de souscriptions. La première pierre a été posée en avril 1646. Ce lieu de culte recevait la Confrérie des Pénitents Blancs fondée en 1637 pour contreblancer l'influence protestante; pendant la Révolution, un club politique l'a utilisée pour y tenir ses réunions. Au début du XXème siècle, la Confrérie s'est éteinte au décès du dernier des Pénitents.

Le village est situé au coeur du massif des Monédières et la Voie de Rocamadour. Ne manquez pas l'église Saint-Salvy et son clocher porche. C'est l'endroit idéal pour les amoureux de Sports Nature!!! A tester : le parapente, randonnées pédestres et équestres ...

1-hectare lake: Supervised swimming, fishing. Paragliding school and take-off sites nearby.

L'architecture date des XVI et XVèmes siècles, sur des bases romanes. Elle a évoluée jusqu'à la fin du XVIIIème siècle.

Settled at the feet of the Monédières mountains and surrounded by forests, this charming village has an astonishing natural setting and offers rest in the heart of the Corrèze. Many points of view, walks in the surroundings, old houses and hearty local dishes have to be discovered.

Reconstruite fin XIXème siècle (1894) après destruction pendant la Révolution. En 1489, une église antérieure est construite à l'emplacement d'une plus ancienne datant, peut être, des Templiers. Le portail gothique est le seul élément qui subsiste.

Le village de l'Eglise aux Bois est situé sur la plateau de Millevaches à la limite du département de la Haute-Vienne. Il abrite une petite église entourée en partie par son cimetière, l'ensemble se trouve au milieu des prés avec pour décor la forêt. Un baptistère en granit, une statue de Saint-Christophe du XIIème siècle, et une pietà du XVème siècle sont classés Monuments Historiques.

On the banks of the river Corrèze, a few steps from the old town stands this chapel, in the heart of a breathtaking nature. Dated from the 15th Century, the chapel is dedicated to the Virgin Mary and a pilgrimage is organized every year, September 8th. It shelters the statue of Notre-Dame du Pont du Salut, brought from Spain.

Dated from the 15th Century, Margot gate is the most famous monument of the old city of Corrèze. Its name may come from the queen Margot, first wife of Henri IV and daughter of Catherine de Médecis. In the center, the statue of Saint-Martial, the patron of the city, welcomes the visitors.

The Saint-Laurent de Bar church is relatively recent since it opened for worship in 1885. It is a Neo-Romanesque monument built in granite from the region with a slate roof. Elements of the square such as a column shaft (11th-12th century) as well as a 15th century keystone come from the church of the old town of Bar le Vieux.

Bar offre des reliefs tourmentés qu’elle doit à la confluence de vallées profondes : celles de la Corrèze, de la Menaude et de la Vimbelle qui entaillent les plateaux pour se rejoindre aux limites les plus basses de la commune. La beauté et la diversité des paysages, le site religieux de Chastres et les nombreux sentiers de randonnée sont les attraits touristiques majeurs de ce bourg.

The Pays de Tulle viaduct is located north of Tulle in the towns of Naves and Les Angle sur Corrèze. This is one of France’s highest bridges (deck height and column height.) The bridge is made of prestressed concrete, using the successive corbel method. It spans across the Correze valley. The viaduct is 854 m long and 150 m high. This construction is based on a curved outline with a 1350m radius. This gives the structure an ample and dynamic appearance.

Naves is located on a plateau which overlooks the valley of the river Correze. THe first inhabitants settled there, at the crossroads of two important antique roads. The village grew from the 5th century, after the desertion of the former gallo-roman site of Tintignac, the ruins of wich are still visible nowadays. Saint-Pierre lès Liens' church shelters the altarpiece of Duhamel's brothers, realised between 1680 and 1704. This masterpiece is one of the most prestigious witness of Baroque art in the region.

This altarpiece has a large 17th century panel in matt wood, part of another altarpiece, carved with beautifully crafted bas reliefs.

Tulle, the préfecture (main administrative centre) of the Corrèze, has an attractive, unspoilt atmosphere. Its main attraction is the medieval quarter of the Enclos, a maze of narrow streets and staircases that wind between tall houses adorned with wooden balconies. Near the cathedral, the Maison Loyac is an architectural masterpiece dating from the 16C. Tulle is famous for its lace and is also the capital of the accordion, which is celebrated every year at the Festival des Nuits de Nacre.

Built in the 12th century on the site of a first monastery, then transformed into a cathedral in 1317, it took almost two centuries of work to complete the construction of this building. The original Romanesque plan was to be evaluated over the centuries and replaced by a light, airy and slender Gothic style, as evidenced by the 73-metre high bell tower of the Cathedral, which is the highest bell tower in the Limousin. With its choir and transept removed, it contains spectacular works, including the Great Organs built in 1839 and listed as a Historic Monument, and its immense stained glass window with its deep blue tones which tells the story of the Lunade. This miraculous procession put an end to a terrible period of plague in the 14th century, and even today, more than 8 centuries later, it is still held every year, attracting a large number of faithful.

Located between the cities of Tulle and Brive-la-Gaillarde, this village, made of wooden hills, is built on a prehistoric site. This place used to be very important during the Middle Ages since the currency were beaten there under the Merovingians, then besieged during the Religion wars and, more recently, a land of Resistance. The Romanesque church and the dungeon are the remains of this rich history, which watch the valley of the river Corrèze.

Alignement néolithique de pierres dressées autour d'un bloc central, probablement lié au culte du Soleil et de la Lune.

Situated on the D48, 1.5 miles NW of Aubazine, puy de Pauliac provides a stunning panorama of the region with, to the north, the Monédières, to the west, the Corrèze valley and, to the south, the Causses. Nearby, a stone circle, and a path leading through the heath and the chestnut woods takes you to the summit where there is an orientation table providing a broad view.

Le site de Roche Bergère, dit l'Hermitage, entre Puy de Pauliac et le dolmen est un ancien habitat de pierres sèches, composé d'une maison d'habitation, de diverses constructions, dont on ne connaît pas la destination précise.

Dolmen dit de "La cabanne aux fées".

En gneiss rose (pierre d'Aubazine), formé de 3 pilliers. Ce monument date du Mégalithique, dernier étage de l'époque néolithique (voilà 4000 ans). Il s'agit sans doute d'une sépulture.

This extraordinary 12C work of art has been carved out of the rock and constructed with impressive corbelling. Built by the monks from the abbey, it runs for a distance of 1.5km along the side of a rock to supply the monastery with water.

Built by St Étienne and his companions in the 12C and affiliated to the Cistercian order in 1147, the abbey comprises several monastic buildings which house a chapter room, scriptorium, kitchen and dormitory. A fishpond, fountain and the garden of the 12C cloisters may also be visited. No visits on Sunday mornings. Closed on Monday.

Visite guidée toute l'année sur réservation pour des groupes de 5 pers minimum. Tarif 2€/pers Durée 1h

Built on a hill overlooking the Gorges du Coiroux, the small town of Aubazine grew up around a monastery founded in 1135 by St Etienne and his followers. This large Cistercian abbey is the best preserved in the Limousin. The ruins of the Le Coyroux convent can be seen not far from the abbey.

A voir portail du 13ème siècle, bénitier du 12ème siècle, et cloche en bronze du 17ème siècle.

Cuve baptismale, piéta du 15ème siècle ... demandez la clé à la mairie (la mairie est ouverte tous les matins du lundi au vendredi, en après midi les mardi et vendredi)

The medieval turrets and towers of Collonges-la-Rouge define the skyline of this unusual 14th century village. The distinctive deep red sandstone of the buildings (rich in iron oxide) sets it apart from any other and is at its most striking at dusk. The village became a stronghold of the Viscounts of Turenne in the 14th century, one of the largest fiefdoms in France. A wander through the narrow cobbled streets leads to an impressive church, artisanal workshops, lovely restaurants and small boutiques selling local wines and decorative objects. The centre boasts many impressive 15th and 16th century houses such as the Maison de la Sirène, with period interiors and a small mermaid sculpted in a stone outside. A visit to the Château de Vassinhac, owned by the former feudal Lord of the town, is now fully refurbished with antique pieces including the former bed chambers of the famous French writer Colette.

Dans la belle salle voûtée, le CIAN (Cercle International des Amis de la Noix) et ses treize membres vous racontent, par le son et l’image, la merveilleuse histoire de la noix. Les salles suivantes conservent son mystérieux « trésor ». A 5 km de Collonges-la-Rouge.

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.