Temple Rancon
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Les Pierres Initiatiques De Saint Nicolas
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Our unusual settingsin Haute-Vienne
1. A Buddhist temple
in RanconWe’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 ChervixOpen 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.
Le Ranch Sous La Neige 720
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Lac de Vassivière
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3. The little Canada of Limousin
the Lac de VassivièreIn 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 StonesAn 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.
Les Pierres Initiatiques De Saint Nicolas
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Monuments Aux Morts Chateauneuf La Foret
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5. A Statue of Liberty
in Châteauneuf la ForêtThe 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 EymoutiersThe 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.
Train A Vapeur en gare d'Eymoutiers
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Compreignac Tete De Singe Cbc
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7. The trail of legendary stones
in CompreignacWhenever 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 VeyracLost 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”.
Pont Colombier Pres De Veyrac
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