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Our unusual settingsin Haute-Vienne

Our unusual Limousin scenery

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The Limousin and the Haute-Vienne are full of unusual scenery, some of it well-known, some of it secret… Here is a selection of these places, to be discovered along the way, during a visit… Between wonder and change of scenery, discover the unusual Haute-Vienne…
At a glance

1. A Buddhist temple

in Rancon

We’re not in Thailand or Cambodia, yet a Buddhist temple stands majestically in the heart of the Haute-Vienne. The Tung-Lam Linh-Son International Buddhist Retreat and Study Centre has been based in Rancon since 1986.

2. Un air de Montana

at Château Chervix

Open Range is a Quarter Horse training and breeding centre reminiscent of the ranches of the United States. Created out of a love of horses and nature, it’s also a lifestyle in a rare setting. For a weekend, a training course or an extended stay, you can stay in one of the gîtes with their authentic character.

3. The little Canada of Limousin

the Lac de Vassivière

In the heart of Limousin, we have our own little Canada! Lac de Vassivière surprises and amazes with landscapes reminiscent of North America. The lake, its forests, its colours – it’s a guaranteed change of scenery! It’s an ideal spot for a whole host of activities: hiking and mountain biking, horse riding, water sports, Terra Aventura, tree climbing, escape games, visits, etc.

4. Le facteur Cheval du Limousin

The Initiatory Stones

An atypical artist, Jean-Marie de Saint-Nicolas invites you to discover his park of 140 granite sculptures (animals, characters, etc.) and various architectural works, as well as an exhibition room of paintings depicting the most beautiful sites in the Limousin and the rural work of yesteryear.

5. A Statue of Liberty

in Châteauneuf la Forêt

The Châteauneuf-la-Forêt war memorial is a replica of the Statue of Liberty illuminating New York harbour. It is a reminder of the heavy toll paid by rural communities during the two world wars.

6. The 7th Company

from Limoges to Eymoutiers

The steam locomotive 140 C 38, built in 1919, was used in the film “On a retrouvé la 7ème compagnie”, in which the cult line “Touche pas à ça p’tit con” was filmed running inside the driver’s cab. Every summer, the CFTLP association (Conservatoire Ferroviaire Territoires Limousin Périgord) provides traction for the tourist trains.

7. The trail of legendary stones

in Compreignac

Whenever you walk along it, the magic is always there. Some corners seem enchanted, particularly around the Fadas rock, the Turtle rock or the Monkey head… So many places, so many legends…

8. Colombier bridge

in Veyrac

Lost in the Veyrac countryside, the Pont-Colombier is a curiosity unique in Europe.

This seventeenthᵉ century monument combines two functions in a single construction: a stone bridge with five arches… topped by a real dovecote! Beyond its beauty, this monument tells a story of prestige: the dovecote was a sign of power, and the pigeons it housed fed the seigneurial tables 🕊️✨

Listed as a Historic Monument, it is easy to discover via the “dovecote bridge tour”.