Visits

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

Viewpoint over Egletons and surrounding area. Picnic tables, benches, orchard, vines, ....

 Égletons

Sabine and Jacques take you on a tour of Scottish Highland Cattle in the peat bogs. They'll tell you all about the history of these cows, their origins and their breeding. You can also meet the farm animals (cows, calves, sheep, donkeys...) and discover their lives through activities and games on t...

 Péret-Bel-Air

Rebuilt in the late 19th century (1894) after destruction during the French Revolution. In 1489, an earlier church was built on the site of an earlier one, possibly dating from the time of the Knights Templar. The Gothic portal is the only surviving feature. The presbytery, below the church, was on...

 Meyrignac-l'Église

The inscription in tiny Gothic letters on the keystone of the first bay, Anno Domini 1409 (the Radiant Gothic period), suggests a date of construction. In fact, it was originally the chapel of the now-defunct château built by the DE GIMEL family. Listed 17th-century paintings: The Marriage of Cana...

 Sarran

The llama is a small camelid native to Peru, gentle and docile. Come and discover this fabulous animal! We offer a range of activities: llama discovery and lunging with the llamas on the paths near the farm, agility workshop, day-long hike with 2 llamas, animal mediation, educational farm (small an...

 Lamazière-Basse

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

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

This remarkable 7-hectare site, made up of cliffs, primary moorland and sloping woods, offers a magnificent view over the Luzège valley. These typical gorges are home to numerous species, including birds of prey such as the Peregrine Falcon (Falco peregrinus), the Red Kite (Milvus milvus) and the r...

 Laval-sur-Luzège

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

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

At the entrance to the Plateau de Millevaches, the 852-metre-high Puy de la Tourte offers a panoramic view of the horizon, from Egletons to the Monts du Cantal.

 Soudeilles