Visits

Built in the 12th century, the church has been modified several times over the centuries, notably in the 19th century, when the bell tower-wall was rebuilt after the vault collapsed at an unknown date. The nave and chevet remain from the 12th century.

 Champagnac-la-Noaille

The old church: already replacing a church dating back to the 10th century, the Archives Départementales still hold two sketch plans of this 12th-century church (restored in the late 14th or early 15th century by Guillaume de Lestranges, bishop of Tours), which enable us to size it, orientate it and...

 Lapleau

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

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

Bridge spanning the Dordogne river, linking the communes of Saint-Merd-Lapleau and Auriac. The Chambon bridge was built to replace the old bridge (built in the 19th century), which was drowned by the water reservoir when the Chastang dam was built between 1947 and 1952.

 Saint-Merd-de-Lapleau

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

 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 tabernacle is made of dark walnut wood, once covered with polychrome paint. The work is attributed to the DUHAMEL brothers (Pierre and Julien). It comes from the Château de La Rochette in the commune of Pandrignes (near Marc-la-Tour (19)). The tabernacle was originally housed in a small chapel...

 Meyrignac-l'Église

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

Late 15th century fleur-de-lys cross. The central shaft, with its chamfered corners, supports the cross, which has the particularity of having the petals of the fleurons joined together, forming an openwork nimbus of eight lobes joined two by two in the shape of a heart. Oriented cross: Christ is p...

 Chaumeil

The church at Moustier-Ventadour was originally the chapel of a Benedictine priory founded under the obedience of Cluny by Viscount Ebles II in the early 12th century. The church was rebuilt in 1494. The current building is the result of the rebuilding of this chapel, of which the cornice of the che...

 Moustier-Ventadour

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