Visits

At an altitude of 572 meters, on a rocky spur that dominates the gorges of the Soudeillette and the Vigne for two hundred meters, the castle of Ventadour raises its imposing ruins in a site that evokes both the power of medieval feudalism and the blossoming of courtly love, to which the name of the...

 Moustier-Ventadour

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

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

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

A 500 m2 botanical garden on the premises of an organic producer of aromatic and medicinal plants. Popular uses, anecdotes and plant mythology are the main themes of the guided tours. In July and August, botanical events and lectures. Presentation of plants linked to mythology and legends. An area...

 Saint-Yrieix-le-Déjalat

Reconstruction of a 1930s classroom (furniture, manuscripts, tools, various objects...) and various themed exhibitions in July (in 2017, photo exhibition: Regards croisés vie quotidienne en Corrèze autrefois ...) . Visits by appointment only (book 48 hours in advance). Contact: Association les Amis...

 Saint-Merd-de-Lapleau

At an altitude of 820 m, the Puy de Sarran, marked by its triple calvary, takes the form of a conifer-covered dome. It lies between the Pradines fault to the east and the Treignac fault to the west. From the summit, there's a wide view over the Corrèze and Auvergne mountains.

 Sarran

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

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

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

 Égletons

Egletons, medieval town in the Ventadour region: Situated in the heart of the Corrèze region, Egletons is an ancient city of Celtic origin, which grew considerably during the Middle Ages. The former capital of the grand duchy of Ventadour, Egletons boasts a remarkable medieval heritage linked to the...

 Égletons

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