Charming towns and villages

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Go back in time and discover the rich medieval past of our unique towns and villages. The region is full of charming villages, with old half-timbered and granite houses roofed in the traditional way with slate or local stone (lauze). Just perfect for a leisurely stroll!

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Argentat Situated on the banks of the Dordogne, Argentat was for centuries a major trading port. Traditional flat-bottomed gabare boats once left the Quai Lestourgie loaded with local products such as wood,...[+]

Aubazine Built on a hill overlooking the Gorges du Coiroux, the small town of Aubazine grew up around a monastery founded in 1135 by St Etienne and his followers. This large Cistercian abbey is the best preserved...[+]

Beaulieu sur Dordogne The medieval town of Beaulieu stands on the right bank of the River Dordogne. Nicknamed the "Limousin Riviera" because of its mild climate, the area is perfect for strawberry cultivation. The abbey...[+]

Brive la Gaillarde The word "gaillarde" has two meanings: used nowadays to mean bold or charming, in the Middle Ages the term described a fortified town such as Brive. This sunny, friendly town has a rich history, an...[+]

Collonges la Rouge Once a stopping-point on the pilgrims' route to Santiago de Compostela in northern Spain, this village of red sandstone is famous for the exceptional quality of its architecture. Explore the village...[+]

Corrèze The Corrèze river has given its name to this charming small town and to the département. Dating back to the 9C, the old fortified town has retained its slate roofs and parts of its ramparts last breached...[+]

Curemonte A medieval village with three castles and three churches, Curemonte is built on a rocky outcrop and offers plenty of historical interest. Old aristocratic houses adorned with small turrets and escutcheons...[+]

Donzenac Perched on a rock overlooking the River Maumont, medieval Donzenac consists of a series of circular streets all of which lead to the Grand' Place. Strolling past old doorways lining the village's narrow...[+]

Gimel les Cascades Gimel stands on a rocky outcrop overlooking the magnificent Gorges de la Montane. Here, the three waterfalls known as the Saut, Redole and Queue-de-Cheval stand at a height of between 38 and 60 metres...[+]

La Roche Canillac This little town surrounded by the meander of the River Doustre is divided into two parts: the Roche-Haute, built on the plateau, and the Roche Basse, nestling into the hillside 50m below. Founded...[+]

Meymac Built on the edge of the Plateau de Millevaches, Meymac is one of the gems of the region, with its steep slate roofs, granite stone, a solidly built market hall and picturesque narrow streets running...[+]

Meyssac Meyssac's history is closely linked to that of the viscounty of Turenne. Fortified in the 12C, Meyssac has a rich cultural and architectural heritage. Of particular interest are the 16C half-timbered...[+]

Pompadour This small town is famous for its castle, offered by Louis XV to his mistress Jeanne Le Normant d'Etiolles. Pompadour is also renowned as the home of France's National Stud, as well as a Mare Farm,...[+]

Saint-Robert This lively medieval village is built on a ridge on the border between the Corrèze and the Dordogne. Its narrow streets, small shops, delightful fountain and 12C Romanesque church all add to the town's...[+]

Ségur le Château Built on a meander of the Auvézère, this small town was a major centre in the Middle Ages, with an important Court of Appeal that held authority over 361 seignories. The town retains ruins of its 12C...[+]

Treignac The medieval town of Treignac is situated at the foot of Les Monédières, on the banks of the River Vézère. Old bridges dating from the 13C, chapels, a corn market, a 15C tower and numerous old houses...[+]

Tulle Tulle, the préfecture (main administrative centre) of the Corrèze, has an attractive, unspoilt atmosphere. Its main attraction is the medieval quarter of the Enclos, a maze of narrow streets and staircases...[+]

Turenne The Viscount's fief. Built on a hillock, the ruins of the feudal castle and the Tour Léon dominate the village of Turenne. Of interest in the village are its old houses, Chapelle des Capucins, 15C...[+]

Ussel Situated on the final spur of the Plateau de Millevaches, between Diège and Sarsonne, Ussel is a fine example of the Corrèze's medieval past. This old town was once a judicial and ducal centre and...[+]

Uzerche The origins of this fortified town date back to pre-Roman times, when the area was inhabited by the Gauls. In the 10C, the town was home to a powerful monastery and an influential Benedictine abbey...[+]

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