Visits

Situated on the south-western slopes of the Dordogne Gorge below the village of Nougein, the Bardot garden covers some 1,200 m². It is characterized by a fairly steep slope. Horizontal terraces supported by low dry-stone walls enable the garden to take full advantage of the exceptional micro-climati...

 Marcillac-la-Croisille

Made of carved oak, this winged tabernacle and the display come from the Récollets de tulle convent. In the 1930s, the altar, tabernacle and altarpiece were reassembled by local craftsman Germain VAL, who integrated the old elements into a modern structure.

 Sarran

This tabernacle is made of dark walnut wood, once covered with polychrome paint. The work is attributed to the DUHAMEL brothers (Pierre and Julien). It comes from the Château de La Rochette in the commune of Pandrignes (near Marc-la-Tour (19)). The tabernacle was originally housed in a small chapel...

 Meyrignac-l'Église

The current building is a Gothic architectural ensemble; however, the chapels date from the Renaissance, as do the numerous frescoes and funerary liters that adorn it. Recent restorations have rediscovered the mural paintings. Listed as a Historic Monument since 1977. To visit, contact the town hall...

 Chapelle-Spinasse

The present church was rebuilt in 1860, and its vessel shape is reminiscent of a three-bay barn. Its sloping roof allows for a lauze roof, its Limousin-style portal features a curious glass slab lintel, its calibrated round-headed windows (five to the north and five to the south) are adorned with be...

 Marcillac-la-Croisille

Single-nave church with transept, apse and apsidal chapel. The oldest part of the church dates back to the 12th century, of which only the foundations of the porch, the domed apse and the Romanesque chevet (protected by decree) remain. The rest of the church has undergone modifications over the cent...

 Rosiers-d'Égletons

FOR TOURS AND TOURIST INFORMATION ONLY The church of Saint-Antoine-l'Ermite (the Egyptian), built in the second half of the 12th century and deemed too small by the parish priest, was destroyed and rebuilt at the end of the 19th century. The semi-circular apse remains as the church's choir, as does...

 Égletons

Located in the communes of Lapleau and Soursac, this daring structure spans the Luzège gorges at a height of 92 metres. Inaugurated in 1913 by President Poincaré, it was used until 1959 by the "Transcorrézien", the picturesque jalopy that used to criss-cross the countryside from Tulle to Ussel. Comp...

 Lapleau

Roc du Busatier is certainly one of the most remarkable panoramas to be found in the Gorges de la Dordogne. It's a feast for the eyes, and one that leaves you begging for more! On site, the picnic area under the trees is the ideal refreshment point before taking a lovely stroll to the Jardin de Bard...

 Marcillac-la-Croisille

 Marcillac-la-Croisille

 Lafage-sur-Sombre

The church dates back to the 12th century, when it retained an interesting semicircular chevet with leaning columns and, inside, a number of historiated and foliated capitals. In the 14th century, a side chapel was added, housing a remarkable funerary monument in limestone. This highly refined work...

 Soudeilles