Saint Victurnien 2019 Otpol Bord De Vienne
Rail De TrainChange the air while preserving it:Take the train for a ride!in Haute-Vienne
Saint Victurnien 2019 Otpol Bord De Vienne1. Around Saint-Victurnien station
With line 18 - Angoulême-Limoges“Ladies and gentlemen, we are arriving at Saint Victurnien station… Saint Victurnien, 3 minutes stop”.
A short 4.5 km loop, this walk will take you through the village and along the banks of the River Vienne to the leisure centre – all the more reason to spend a day on the spot. Whether you’re coming from Saint Junien, Limoges, Aixe-sur-Vienne or Angoulême, line 18 offers you a choice of timetables for an outing at your own pace.
On the spot, extend the pleasure with another circuit “Victurnien’s walk”.
On the same TER line :
- at Saint Junien, the “Around Saint-Junien station” tour will take you on a tour of the glove-making town.
- At Saint-Brice-sur-Vienne, the “Circuit des bords de Vienne par bois et villages” passes close to the station (250m).
2. Around St-Léonard-de-Noblat station
With line 26 - Limoges-Ussel“Passengers travelling to Saint Léonard de Noblat are asked to make a gourmet stop at the Maison du Massepain”.
From Limoges, Ussel, Eymoutiers or any other stop on line 26, the TER will take you on a 3.8 km tour of the medieval town. Stroll through the picturesque narrow streets, looking up at the collegiate church, and visit the Gay-Lussac museum along the way.
If you’ve come by train, make a diversion to the Historail railway museum and its collection of railway artefacts 😉
3 other circuits of 4 km, 10 km and 20 km, close to the station on foot, are also to be discovered by the miaulétous. Yes, “miaulétous”, that’s what we call the inhabitants of this beautiful town, original isn’t it?
Collégiale de Saint Léonard de Noblat classée à l'Unesco
EymoutiersLittle City of Character
3. Around Eymoutiers station
With line 26 - Limoges-UsselTER train number 87 to Eymoutiers, departing at 10.15 am, will leave from the “petite cité de caractère®”.
The architecture and history of this village await you as you step off the train! This 3.3 km route will introduce you to the town and its treasures, including the 13th-century collegiate church… A beautiful viewpoint over the town is the ideal place to sample pelauds, a local speciality that’s a must-taste!
Other walks can be found close to the station:
- the Suquet de la Grolle circuit, 15.4 km of unspoilt countryside
- the Tour d’Eymoutiers, 8.3 km of architectural heritage and forests
4. Around Aixe-sur-Vienne station
With line 18 - Angoulême-Limoges“Ladies and gentlemen, you have arrived at Aixe-sur-Vienne station. Don’t forget to do your shopping at the Maison de la Porcelaine.
As soon as you leave the station, you’re on the banks of the Vienne. This 5.2 km walk will take you through the town centre and the lovely Arliquet site, with its park, chapel and ponds. Take the opportunity to visit the Maison de la Porcelaine, which we’re sure you won’t leave empty-handed!
Rando Balade Aixe Sur Vienne
Porte Bergere DoratLittle City of Character
5. Oak path - Le Dorat
With line 24 - Limoges-Poitiers“Ladies and gentlemen, your attention please. When you get off the train, please take the avenue de la gare and walk 650 metres to the start of your tour , place de la Collégiale”.
The town and surrounding area of Le Dorat, this Petite Cité de Caractère®, will delight you with its typical Limousin architectural heritage. Visit the famous collegiate church with its magnificent stained-glass windows. This 5.7 km loop will give you a breath of fresh air, in the heart of landscapes and panoramas that are 100% Haute-Vienne.
