Historical routes and itineraries

For history-lovers, the Santiago de Compostela pilgrim route crosses the Limousin and the Corrèze has two trails that link up with it, both of which are lined by some of the region’s artistic and architectural heritage. Other routes retrace the footsteps of famous medieval noble dynasties like the Ventadours and Turennes, and even the legendary King Richard the Lionheart. For gastronomy fans, two gourmet routes provide a fascinating insight into local products the Limousin apple and Périgord walnut, both AOC (Appellation d’Origine Controlée).

Richard the Lionheart road - Arnac Pompadour The castles of Rochechouart, Montbrun, Châlus, Lastours, Jumilhac, Coussac, Ségur, Pompadour and the fortified church at Le Chalard once...Learn +

The Limousin Apple Road AOP - Arnac Pompadour The aim of the Limousin Apple Route is to promote the various aspects of the land associated with the A.O.P. (Appellation d’Origine Protégée)...Learn +

Historic road through the Quercy - Brive la Gaillarde Standing on the border of the Duchy of Aquitaine and the area controlled by the Count of Toulouse, this region was coveted by many powerful...Learn +

The Perigord Walnut Route A.O.C. - Collonges la Rouge The Perigord Walnut Route winds its way through the walnut growing landscapes of the Corrèze, Lot and Dordogne valleys, offering a choice...Learn +

Way of St-Jacques of Compostela in Limousin - Collonges la Rouge During the Middle Ages, the Limousin, a land of saints, saw a growth in the number of pilgrimages in the region and the veneration of relics...Learn +

Exploring the Transcorrézien routes - Espagnac The former tracks of the TRANSCORREZIEN railway line provide visitors with a different perspective on the Corrèze, following routes based...Learn +

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