Lake Du Pont A Lage and its peninsula: one of the hidden gems to visit in Limousin
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Passerelle En Bois
5 unusual and hidden placesThings to discover in Haute-Vienne
1. The Lake at the Age of the Bridge
in Laurière ~ 30 mins / 20 km from Lake Saint PardouxPeaceful and in harmony with nature, the poetic spirit of this hidden gem invites you to continue your walk along the water’s edge with a stroll through its woods. 💙
Not to be missed: the headland, accessible only via a ridge path — a truly unusual spot in Haute-Vienne, still little known to visitors. 🤫
2. Little Lourdes in Limousin
in Saint-Auvent ~ 15 mins / 14 km from Saint-JunienOfficially known as the “Notre Dame de la Paix” sanctuary, this miniature version of Lourdes features all the elements of the original site in the Pyrenees: the grotto, the Way of the Cross, the chapel… ⛪
In Saint-Auvent, the Terra Aventura trail‘Le nouveau défi de la Perinqueta’ lets you and your family explore this unusual spot in the Haute-Vienne and learn about its history. 🗝️
Le Petit Lourdes, on Limousin: one of the most unusual places in Haute-Vienne
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Walking tour in Limousin - Remarkable trees on the Peyrassoulat site near Saint Junien and Oradour sur Glane
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3. The Peyrassoulat site
in Chéronnac ~ 15 mins / 13 km from RochechouartYou feel so tiny at the foot of these 500-year-old giants! 🌳
These majestic trees (plane trees and yews), planted in this garden and then forgotten, now form a veritable natural theatre — a hidden gem of the ‘ Limousin ’ that few visitors have yet discovered 👁️
Recharge your batteries amongst these venerable trees and the meandering Tardoire River… by following one of our walking trails (routes of 9 km, 9.3 km, 14.8 km and 15.5 km)! 🥾
4. The Roche aux Fées Shelter and the Pas de la Mule
in Cieux ~ 18 mins / 16 km from Saint Junien in the Monts de BlondTruly legendary stones, situated on the Megaliths walking trail, this site is ideal for getting off the beaten track in Haute-Vienne and experiencing a real-life spectacle! 🪨
The ruins of the Fairy Palace, the setting for a fantastical battle between the Mandrake and the prince who came to rescue his betrothed… It’s up to you to create your own story! 🧚♀️
Circuit Des Megalithes Randonnee Limousin
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The Etang de Murat, classified Natura 2000, and its ornithological observatory in Limousin.
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5. Murat Pond
in Saint-Léger-Magnazeix ~ 20 mins / 18 km from Le Dorat in the Haut LimousinOne of the largest and oldest artificial ponds in the department — and one of the ‘ Limousin’s’ favourite hidden gems for birdwatching: cranes, grebes, ospreys… and even beavers live here in complete tranquillity. 🪿
Ideally situated along migratory routes, the birdwatching centre and the nature trail ensure you won’t miss a thing of the landscape, particularly in autumn when it’s cloaked in golden-brown hues. 🍂
