Natural Curiosities

During the summer months, swimming is authorized and supervised by 2 lifeguards on this 22-hectare lake located below the Monts d'Ambazac, on the outskirts of the town. This free l…

Emerged in 1952, the island is now an emblematic site of contemporary creation, where centuries intertwine. The authentic heritage of the former Vassivière estate challenges the mo…

Quiet, supervised family beach. Large grassy areas. Pizzeria. Nearby tennis court, bowls pitch, family fishing course, picnic area. Main first-aid post: 05 55 69 42 12.

Quiet family beach with lifeguard surveillance. Beach restaurant. Water-ski club nearby. Main first-aid post: 05 55 69 42 12.

Natura 2000 site. Protected wetland. Visible from the circumlacustrine road at the junction of the D222 and D 43 bis. A peat bog is a wetland of stagnant water where plant organic …

It was one of the stops on the annual pilgrimage between the church at Bersac-sur-Rivalier and Notre-Dame de Sauvagnac, 10 km away (Saint-Léger-la Montagne). The chapel is dedicate…

22-hectare lake 2km from Bessines, France's leading stage village. Numerous recreational and sporting activities are available. Around the lake, classified as a Z.N.I.E.F.F, you ca…

This river rises near Pétillat/Lépinas in the commune of Peyrabout, canton d'Ahun in Creuse, at an altitude of 684 m in the Massif de la Courolle. The river retains its fast-flowin…

Remarkable yews and pneumatophores of old hornbeam trees line the Notre-Dame des Champs chapel, which can be seen on Beynac's "Squirrel" hiking trail. After the Henri IV bridge, th…

Located in the west of the Haute-Vienne department, between the Basse Marche and Vienne plateaus, the Monts de Blond site forms a small mountain isolated in the countryside. This g…

From its 509-metre height, the Col de la Sablonnade offers unrivalled views of the velodrome, framed by the Limoges conurbation in a green setting.

This 7-hectare lake, located close to the village behind the Raymond Poulidor velodrome, is a pleasant, peaceful place for fishing enthusiasts to relax. The site is easy to access,…

The Charroux oak, located at Place de Charroux in the village, is listed in the inventory of remarkable trees in the Limousin region. Over 250 years old, its branches are impressiv…

The Maulde is a small river that rises in the Creuse and flows through the Haute-Vienne into the Vienne after a journey of almost 70 km. It feeds the largest man-made reservoir in …

The 70-hectare Lac de Sainte-Hélène is ideal for canoeing, kayaking, water skiing, wakeboarding, fishing, sailing and canoe rental. Supervised swimming from July 1 to August 31 (ex…

Supervised swimming from July 1 to August 31, all week except Wednesday (1pm to 7pm): children's pool and games. Water sports and equipment rental at the campsite (canoe, etc.). Pe…

Remarkable tree, 4.50 m in circumference. The architecture of this tree bears witness to its history. It has been pruned and pollarded. This oak is testimony to a "peasant tree". I…

Looking for all kinds of activities? Come to Espace Hermeline and experience adventure in the great outdoors! Enjoy swimming, fishing and other activities on land or in the open ai…

When you visit Espace Hermeline's "Pavillon Bleu" beach, you're choosing a site with a number of facilities designed to minimize the impact of tourist traffic. Come and enjoy the s…

As a granite region, the Châtaigneraie abounds in stones of all kinds and curious shapes. Here, in Bussière-Galant, at a place called "Pierre-Pointue" or "Pierre-Folle", a stone ni…

Perched at an altitude of 550 metres, the Courbefy viewpoint invites you to contemplate one of the most beautiful panoramas in the Limousin. Here, undulating landscapes stretch as …

The Ile de Chaillac is the largest island on the Vienne, measuring 3 kilometers long and 300 meters wide. Two loops enable you to discover its wealth of flora and fauna.

It's part of a vast area known as the ?vallée de la Glayeule? which stretches around the Glayeule river and spans several communes. The area is classified as a ZNIEFF (Zone Naturel…

Swimming will be supervised from 15/07 to 20/08/2023 inclusive. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday: supervised swimming from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. Friday: supervised swimming from 2 p.m. t…

12-hectare lake in the village with children's playground, water games, table tennis, volleyball court. Campsites and cottage villages. Summer entertainment. Restaurants nearby. Nu…

The Gartempe Valley offers a diversity of landscapes, from steep-sided valleys to moors and forests. As the Gartempe flows through the Haut Limousin region from Val d'Oire sur Gart…

From the top of the Saint Martial hill, you can admire the village of Châteauponsac, the Pearl of the Gartempe. This charming village in the Haut Limousin region stretches out befo…

Les Roches are located on the heights of Villemonteix. Legend has it that the rocks were brought here by the Virgin Mary in her apron, and traces of her footsteps and the cradle of…

On the banks of the Tardoire, in the Peyrassoulat area, there are hidden treasures. The Peyrassoulat site is classified as a Natural Zone of Ecological, Faunistic and Floristic Int…

Did you know? The Charente River rises in Chéronnac and flows many kilometers into the Atlantic Ocean beyond Rochefort in Charente-Maritime. A curiosity not to be missed on your vi…

The Cognac la Forêt lake, located 200 m from the village, is a 1-hectare bathing area with a sandy beach and various leisure facilities, ideal for relaxing days out and family outi…

Three are listed in the inventory of remarkable trees in the Limousin region by the Direction Régionale de l?Environnement, de l?Aménagement et du Logement. They are the oak-cave o…

Lac de Saint-Pardoux has 3 sandy beaches, supervised in summer from 12.30 pm to 7 pm. The Site de Chabannes beach is the most shaded. In addition to swimming, you can hire boats su…

On the outskirts of Limoges, in the commune of Couzeix, the Mas du Loup forest extends over 44 hectares of tranquil countryside. This departmental site, classified as a Sensitive N…

The Benaize river rises in the commune of La Souterraine and forms the boundary between the Indre and Vienne departments. It spreads out in the middle of a green bed to form Lac de…

This viewpoint in the Boubon communal forest, which rises to an altitude of 470 meters, is on the "Boubon forest" hiking trail, listed in the departmental hiking trails plan. Here …

Located in the heart of the Parc Naturel Régional Périgord-Limousin, Grand Puyconnieux, the highest point of the Monts de Châlus (alt. 498 metres), offers a wide, far-reaching pano…

Here in Haute-Vienne, you can see the Dordogne on the other side of La Dronne. Which can sometimes take on the appearance of a mountain torrent.

Located in the heart of the Parc Naturel Régional Périgord-Limousin, Grand Puyconnieux, the highest point of the Monts de Châlus (alt. 498 m), offers a wide, far-reaching panorama …

The Vienne River rises on the Plateau de Millevaches in Corrèze, at an altitude of almost 900 m, and flows through the entire Portes de Vassivière area. A paradise for fishermen, i…

The hamlets of Cessaguet and Eynanças in Flavignac are well known as sites for observing the autumn and spring migrations of the grey crane. Every year, they make a stopover here i…

Just a stone's throw from the village, Lac Saint-Fortunat is a place to relax, with a supervised beach in summer and a refreshment bar open in summer (from 06/07 to 25/08/2024). Th…

Shepherd's lodges are temporary dry-stone shelters built by farmers to protect themselves from the elements, and erected on high ground to make it easier to keep an eye on their fl…

Nestled in a wooded valley in the commune of La Chapelle Montbrandeix, this is a place of perfect serenity where anglers, walkers and nature lovers come to enjoy the calm and unspo…

At the gateway to the Millevaches en Limousin regional nature park, the small village of La Croisille sur Briance has made a name for itself with its 2-hectare lake. This small lak…

Just 8 km from Saint-Léonard de Noblat, the Les Allois communal forest offers 35 hectares of lush greenery in which to relax. Oak and chestnut trees line the well-maintained footpa…

This is one of the most beautiful sights in the Limousin. It is a gigantic rocky chaos perched at an altitude of 650 m, from which the view stretches as far as the eye can see for …

This is one of the most beautiful sights in the Limousin. It is a gigantic rocky chaos perched at an altitude of 650 m, from which the view stretches as far as the eye can see for …

This serpentine heathland, one of the most beautiful in the region, covers some twenty hectares. Although it lost its rocky chaos in the 1950s to stone the roads used for land cons…

The St Laurent moor has been designated as a site of major ecological interest at European level (Natura 2000 program). It is managed by the Conservatoire Régional des Espaces Natu…

Lac du Pont-à-l?Âge covers an area of 49 hectares. It has a wild, singing character, where trees, water and stone create a harmonious, peaceful landscape. This reservoir on the Ard…

Art Nature activities for children.

Lac d'Uzurat, north of Limoges, is a peaceful natural area renowned for its walks and outdoor activities. Surrounded by greenery, it offers an ideal setting for relaxation, fishing…

The Maison de la Nature, near Uzurat in Limoges, is the headquarters of the Haute-Vienne departmental hunters' federation. Dedicated to biodiversity, the Maison de la Nature aims t…

Welcome to the heart of the serpentine moors of Le Cluzeau and La Flotte! In the communes of Meuzac and Château-Chervix. Discover an extraordinary world. Discover an ecological div…

Supervised swimming: July 1 to August 31, Tuesday to Sunday, 2pm to 7pm. Water sports: kayaks, pedalos, stand-up paddles. Children's playground: wooden playground (from age 2), mul…

The musical trail invites you to discover the original relationship between the plant species present on site and musical instruments. The 1.4 km loop, which can be walked in one t…

Natura 2000 site - Protected area. Situated on the edge of the circumlacustrine road, straddling the communes of Peyrat-le-Château and Beaumont-du-Lac, the Bois de Crozat is the hi…

Excavated as early as the 15th century, it served as a water reserve for fires, a basin for retting hemp and a drinking trough for animals. Today, it covers 7.5 hectares in the hea…

At over 1,000 hectares, Lac de Vassivière is the largest lake in the Haute-Vienne region. It is a tourist resort with 5 supervised beaches, a wide range of accommodation (self-cate…