DISCOVERY GUIDE www.vacances-en-correze.net TOUT DE SUITE AILLEURS contents outdoor leisure cultural heritage map 32-33 Listed villages (“Most Beautiful 6-7 Corrèze map and sports activities 13 Outdoor pursuit resorts Villages in France” and “Most 14-15 Recreational lakes offering Beautiful Detours in France”) swimming and other activities 33-34 Typical towns and villages 35-36 Fortresses and castles discovering nature 16-17 Canoeing-Kayaking / Rafting 10 Extraordinary natural sites River Rambling / Canyoning centres 37-40 Museums 11-12 Parks and gardens on the rivers of the Corrèze - major museums (37) gastronomy - themed museums (38) 48-49 Local specialities 18-19 Swimming pools and aqua-centres 50 Themed routes 20 Sailing / Water skiing / Jet skiing - commemorative sites (39) - other exhibition centres (39-40) 50-52 Fairs, markets and food festivals / 20 Windsurfing Bistrots de Pays 21 Rowing 41 Unique heritage 21 River tourism 42-43 Feats of engineering 21 Fishing 43 Archaeological sites tourist offices 54-55 22-23 Hiking 24 Cycling and moutain-biking 25-27 Equestrian properties festivals and events 28 Golf courses 44-46 Festivals and events 28-29 Adventure and leisure parks / tree-top adventure trails (TTAT) This pictogram 29 Climbing / Via Ferrata will enable you 29-30 Aerial pursuits arts and crafts to identify sights 30 Electric vehicles 47 Arts and crafts offering special facilities 30-31 Motor sports and activities for children. 31 Cross-country skiing 2 3 a world Apart! a journey back in time LES PLUS BEAUX VILLAGES DE FRANCE Our historical buildings have preserved their original beauty and taken on a new lease of life. Quite simply, you’re spoilt for choice… Saint-Robert In the Corrèze, you have a real feeling of getting away from it all - unexpected encounters, unique places to explore, and unforgettable experiences to share… Amaze yourself by discovering a Corrèze even Curemonte more breathtaking and captivating than ever! Turenne Collonges-la-Rouge landscapes to take your breath away Such a huge variety of landscapes across such a small distance! Discover nature with an abundance Orgues de Bort of colour and an incredible environmental diversity. Ségur-le-Château Plateau de Millevaches unforgettable shared experiences In the Corrèze we like nothing better than getting together to watch a rugby match, the king of sports in the region, stroll around the Book Fair in Brive, head for a local strawberry or blueberry fair, or attend one of the numerous concerts and Causse corrézien festivals held throughout the year. Les Tours unexpected de Merle encounters Longeyroux otter Marvel at a fortified castle, or perhaps an aspect of the region’s wild beauty. From the Tours de Merle to the otters hiding amid the peat bogs of Le Longeyroux, there’s a whole new world awaiting discovery! 4 5 Clermont-Clermont- Clermont- ParisParis (460 (460km) km) FerrandFerrand (90 km) (90 km) Ferrand (90 km) The MostThe Most Beautiful Beautiful Villages Villages in France in France Paris(90 (460 km)(90 km) km) LyonLyon (330 (330km) km) LimogesLimoges The Most Beautiful Villages in France Limoges (90 km) Lyon (330 km) StopoverStopover villages villages (villages (villages étapes) étapes) Stopover villages (villages étapes) The MostThe Most Beautiful Beautiful Detours Detours in France in France The Most Beautiful Detours in France Art andArt Historyand History area area (Pays(Pays d’ArtArt andd’Art et d’Histoire)History et d’Histoire) area (Pays d’Art et d’Histoire) AirportsAirports Airports Arnac-Arnac- RailwayRailway stations stations PompadourPompadourArnac- Railway stations Pompadour HautefortHautefort ClergouxClergoux Hautefort Clergoux Marcillac-Marcillac- la-Croisillela-Croisille MauriacMauriac La Roche- Marcillac- La Roche- la-Croisille Mauriac CanillacLaCanillac Roche- Canillac PérigueuxPérigueux (80 km) (80 km) SalersSalers BordeauxBordeauxPérigueux (200 (200 km)(80 km)km) Salers Bordeaux (200 km) PleauxPleaux Pleaux NoaillesNoailles Noailles BrivezacBrivezac Brivezac MartelMartel GrottesGrottes Martel LaroquebrouLaroquebrou de LascauxdeGrottes Lascaux de Lascaux Laroquebrou AurillacAurillac SouillacSouillac Aurillac Les EyziesLes Eyzies SarlatSarlat Souillac Saint-CéréSaint-Céré Les Eyzies Sarlat Saint-Céré La RoqueLa Roque Gageac Gageac GrotteGrotte de Lacave de Lacave GoureGoure La Roque Gageac de Padiracde Padirac RocamadourRocamadourGrotte de Lacave Goure de Padirac CahorsCahors Rocamadour ToulouseToulouse (240 Cahors (240km) km) Toulouse (240 km) 6 7 Throughout this guide spends his you’ll discover a whole host of amazing sights. holidays in Enjoy a whole host of activities and experiences at these 10 unique sites in the Corrèze, the Corrèze where you can explore themes such as prehistory, the Middle Ages, geology, literature and nature, as well as learning all about the men and women who have made their mark on the region. Discover this exciting and unique aspect of the Corrèze! Gouffre de la Fage p10 Jardin du Bout du Monde p11 Jardins de Colette p12 Parc arboretum et sylvatum p12 Forteresse de Ventadour p35 Medieval farms of the Château de Val p35 Musée de l’Homme de Your kids will love this indispensable guide. Corentin loves Xaintrie p36 Néandertal p38 coming to the Corrèze for his holidays as he can enjoy all the sports and creative activities he really likes, visit lots of fun and amazing places, and be taken care of by dedicated and caring instructors and guides. To find out about the hundred or so holiday ideas in the Corrèze for kids aged 2-12, make sure you view our children’s guide at www.vacances-en-correze.net or request a copy by calling Pans de Travassac p41 Les Cars Gallo-Roman site p43 + 33 5 55 29 98 78. 9 LOSTANGES MAP D7 DISCOVERING NATURE JARDIN DU BOUT DU MONDE Cascades de Murel MAP E6 Lieu-dit Saumont EXTRAORDINARY Albussac/Forgès PARKS AND GARDENS A round-the-world tour following in the 15km northwest of Argentat. A trio of waterfalls in footsteps of travelling naturalists. NATURAL SITES the gorges of the Franche-Valeine. Footpath (yellow 500 species planted in 2ha of grounds. markers) from either Albussac or Forgès. GORGES ET AURIAC MAP G6 Open from 3 May to 28 September. VALLÉE DE LA DORDOGNE Site de Roche de Vic MAP D6/E7 JARDINS SOTHYS Entrance fees: from 5 €/adults. In Albussac Tel: 05 55 25 47 78 Orgues de Bort MAP I4 A 360° panoramic view of the Corrèze and beyond. On this 3.7ha estate, themed (Japanese www.jardin-de-lostanges.com Perched 350m above the town of Bort-les-Orgues, these garden, rose garden, wet meadow) and rock formations were formed by volcanic lava flow. The Rocher du Peintre viewpoint MAP F8 «sensory» gardens. end of the rock is shaped into 80-100m-high columns Viewpoint overlooking the Cère gorges at Camps. Open 26 April to 12 October. MARCILLAC-LA-CROISILLE MAP F5 over a distance of 2km. Viewing table. Jardin du Bardot CASCADES DE GIMEL MAP E5 Entrance fee: from 5v/adults. This 1,200m² garden is situated in the Dordogne Saint-Nazaire viewpoint MAP I4 12km northwest of Tulle. Shop, cosmetics zone and restaurant. gorges below the village of Nougein. Access via the Roc On the D127, 12km west of Bort-les-Orgues. A trio of waterfalls with a total height of 143m in the Tel: 05 55 91 96 89 du Busatier footpath (red markings). From the end of the promontory there is a magnificent view Gorges de la Montane. www.lesjardinssothys.com Tel: 05 55 93 04 34 of the Dordogne (Marèges reservoir) and Diège gorges. Open 01/03 to 01/11, daily in July and August. www.marcillaclacroisille.correze.net Entrance fee: from 5€/adults Gratte-Bruyère belvedere MAP H5 Tel: 05 55 21 26 49 On the D168, 12km southeast of Neuvic. NEUVIC MAP H4 Superb view of the confluence of the Dordogne and Arboretum de Neuvic d’Ussel Sumène rivers (L’Aigle reservoir). MILLEVACHES-MONÉDIÈRES Parc naturel régional Millevaches en Limousin 6-hectare arboretum, recipient of the “Jardin Remarquable” and “Arbre Belvédère du Roc du Busatier MAP F5/6 Viewpoint overlooking the Gorges de la Dordogne (near Tourbière du Longeyroux MAP F/G2 Remarquable” labels. 2km country walk. Over 250 Nougein in Marcillac-la-Croisille). 15km northwest of Meymac. species of trees and shrubs from the Americas, Asia A biological site of European interest. Situated at an and Europe. altitude of 900m, this vast boggy depression covers an Open from 1 July to 31 August for individual visi- tors and from 1 June to 31 October for groups. NOAILLES MAP B/C7 area of 250ha and is home to the source of the Vézère river. Two waymarked footpaths with information boards. Entrance fee: from 5€/adults. GOUFFRE DE LA FAGE Tel: 05 55 95 18 43 - www.tourismemeymac.fr Tel: 05 55 95 81 31 or 06 73 96 48 45 10km south of Brive. A superb site which www.larboretum-neuvicdussel.com Mont Bessou (977m) MAP G2 allows visitors to explore the underground CHAMBERET MAP D2 The highest point in the Limousin. On the D36, 4km world of the Corrèze limestone plateau. Maison de l’Arbre et de la Nature north of Meymac.Situated at an altitude of 1,001m, Palaeontological deposits. A NATURA Situated near an 11-ha arboretum, this centre an observation tower offers views of the Cantal moun- 2000 site, it houses one of the largest bat hosts exhibitions, as well as offering activities and tains, the Auvergne and the Haute-Corrèze. colonies in Europe. information on the local area. Open from 29 May to 31 August. Basic archaeology workshop for 7-12-year-olds Suc-au-May (908m) MAP E3 Tel: 05 55 97 92 14 or 05 55 98 15 04 1 April to 30 September (daily in July- Chaumeil August). 360° panoramic views of the Corrèze and the Monts d’Auvergne. Entrance fee: 8v/adults Tel: 05 55 85 80 35 PNR MILLEVACHES EN LIMOUSIN www.gouffre-de-la-fage.com Tel: 05 55 67 95 30 - pnr-millevaches.fr 10 11 PURSUITOU RESORTDOORTS ..