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

Situated on a steep site overlooking a meander of the Corrèze river, this stronghold was built in the late 13th or early 14th century, north-east of Saint-Yrieix-le-Déjalat by the lords of Saint-Yrieix. Its purpose was to guard the valley road between Bonnefond and Saint-Augustin, and it was defende...

 Saint-Yrieix-le-Déjalat

The Center for the Discovery of the Middle Ages (CDMA) opens the doors to a forgotten world, the reality of the medieval world: domestic and monastic life, dynastic struggles and deadly rivalries, development of trade and technical innovations (in the fields of architecture, craftsmanship, armaments...

 Égletons

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

A viewpoint overlooking the Sombre stream at its confluence with the Chastang reservoir, offering an exceptional panorama of the Dordogne Gorges. The surrounding cliffs and rocks provide shelter for two birds accustomed to these rocky environments: the Peregrine Falcon (Falco peregrinus) and the Co...

 Saint-Merd-de-Lapleau

The church at Moustier-Ventadour was originally the chapel of a Benedictine priory founded under the obedience of Cluny by Viscount Ebles II in the early 12th century. The church was rebuilt in 1494. The current building is the result of the rebuilding of this chapel, of which the cornice of the che...

 Moustier-Ventadour

Emilie has teamed up with an otter to make her handcrafted soaps. Bulle has thus become not only her emblem, but above all that of her commitment to taking care of herself in the purest respect for nature. Cold-saponified soaps made from organic vegetable oils, without perfumes, essential oils or s...

 Bar

Come and discover the Bastide motte castrale, once a symbol of seigniorial power. The site was strategically located on the border between the Viscounty of Ventadour and the Viscounty of Turenne, close to the Dordogne valley, a major trade route in the Middle Ages. Today, the remains and surroundi...

 Laval-sur-Luzège

Former railroad bridge used for the Tacot Tulle-Ussel. This 207m-long metal cage bridge was not built until 1949, near Marcillac, due to the construction of the Vallette dam, which covered 5km of the former Transcorrézien route with 15m of water. Previously, the train crossed the Doustre (a tributar...

 Marcillac-la-Croisille

In the Maison de Pays des Monédières, in the heart of Chaumeil (his native village), discover the life and work of Jean Ségurel, a famous 20th-century accordionist who sold millions of records. Through objects, films and period music, Jean Ségurel's life, from his passion for music to the creation o...

 Chaumeil

Much more intimate than the Roc du Busatier or the Jardin de Bardot, the Chapeloune viewpoint is nonetheless an incredible vantage point from which to admire the Dordogne Gorges. An exceptional vantage point, with an orientation table providing information on changes to the landscape and its flora...

 Saint-Merd-de-Lapleau

Come and discover alpacas and farm animals at the foot of the Monédières mountains! Visit every Saturday. Duration 1h30. 7/person, 4/3-10 yrs and free for children under 3. Tours by prior arrangement on 06 31 13 84 38 or fraysse.mar@gmail.com Bring boots or old shoes.

 Chaumeil