©Christmas legends in Limousin on the legend stones and winter walks around the dolmens and menhirs|©VisitLimousin

A magical Christmas in the heart of LimousinChristmas legend stones

The legend stones for Christmas

How about an extraordinary Christmas in the heart of Limousin legends?

In our unspoilt hills, stones thousands of years old come to life on Christmas Eve: they open up to reveal glittering treasures, come down to drink from the rivers, dance to the sound of bells… The Limousin invites you to explore its legendary rocks on a magical walk, a combination of wonder, natural heritage and winter walks.

Get ready to experience suspended moments where nature becomes a storyteller and every trail becomes an adventure.

©The Rochers de Puychaud legendary stones of the Limousin on the Circuit des Mégalithes in the Monts de Blond|© Nitot — CC BY-SA 3.0

When the stones
awaken at Christmas

Christmas night transforms the Limousin into a land of wonders. At precisely midnight, when the bells ring out across the valley, the show begins! Imposing rocks rise gently, revealing glittering caverns.

In Blond, the Rochers de Puychaud open up to reveal heaps of gold and precious stones.

Near Fromental, the Menhir des Fichades rises twelve times to the rhythm of the stroke of midnight, offering a unique chance to discover the hidden treasure.

But be warned: it all disappears at the last stroke of the bell!

DID YOU KNOW?

These moments suspended between heaven and earth have inspired generations. Even today, these majestic sites await you for a walk full of mystery and wonder.

The guardians
of the treasures

Behind every stone is a story that touches the heart. In the Monts de Blond, a poor widow climbs the hill of Puy-Chaud with her children on Christmas Eve. When the rock opened at midnight, dazzled by the gold, she rushed up… but the stone closed in on her children! A year later, a miracle: they reappeared, peaceful and grown up. She hugs them, without a glance at the riches.

In Montrol-Sénard, the Pierre Servière tells a similar story, in which a white pigeon protects the captive child. These timeless tales remind us that the real treasure is the ties that bind us together. Come and walk along these emotionally-charged paths and let yourself be carried away by the magic of the legends of the Limousin.

Discover our legend stones

©Photographie Animaliere Danais Todd Sur Le Site De La Pierre Branlante Une Des Pierres A Legende Du Limousin|©Anaïs Todd

©Meet a snowman on a hike to the Pierre Branlante, a legendary stone in the Limousin.|©Cathy Lafont

Living stones in an enchanted Limousin

The Limousin at Christmas has other extraordinary surprises in store: here, the stones move and roll! In the wild Brame valley, the Pierre Sarrazine descends on Christmas Eve to drink from the river. In Montrol-Sénard, the Pierre Servière rolls down the hill to the pond to drink before returning to its place.

In the leather town ofSaint Junien, the young oak trees around the Sainte-Hélène rock start dancing on Christmas Eve when the bells ring out.

Would you like to experience this magic on a grand scale? Put on your boots, breathe in the invigorating air of our valleys and set off on a winter hike around the legendary sites of the Limousin. Where the boundary between reality and wonder becomes deliciously blurred…

Practical info

Organise your Christmas with Limousin.

Looking for an unforgettable Christmas in Limousin? Discover our selection of unusual and large-capacity accommodation, our suggestions for festive activities, the most beautiful Christmas markets and all our good tips for making the most of the magic of the festive season in Haute-Vienne.

Christmas in Limousin

Take a tour of the megaliths

Discover the mysterious megaliths of Haut-Limousin, north of Limoges. There are three options: a road circuit, a mountain bike route or a hike. On the programme: 11 extraordinary legendary stones, enigmatic dolmens and the spectacular Ceinturat menhir, the highest in Haute-Vienne!

The megalith tour

Our selection of legendary stones

Pierre Branlante, Roche aux Fées, Pierre à Sacrifices… The Limousin is full of unusual stones in astonishing shapes. Each has its own story, legend and mystery. Let us tell you their extraordinary tales!

Legend stones

Experience adventure with Terra Aventura

Turn your walk into a treasure hunt around the megaliths with your children! Two specially-designed geocaching trails await you:“Les mégalithes et leurs légendes” (Megaliths and their legends) in Cieux and“Voyage au pays des fées” (Journey to fairyland) in Compreignac. Perfect for a family outing where history meets adventure in an unspoilt natural setting.