Where to walk in the woods less than 30 minutes from Saint-Léonard de Noblat

It’s a bit of a favourite. Listed as a Natura 2000 site, the Epagne forest is one of the most beautiful places to take a forest walk in Haute-Vienne. 🩵

Its exceptional richness and almost magical atmosphere make it a very popular cool walk in summer. Mossy stones, the scent of wild garlic and the murmur of the River Vige accompany the walk. 💧

There are a number of ways to explore the forest: hiking, an interpretation trail, or Terra Aventura for a fun family outing. A real concentrate of preserved nature. 🧭

Just 15km from Saint-Léonard de Noblat, the Boucle du Parleur is a short, easy walk through the forest and along the water’s edge, ideal in summer. 🌿

The trail begins with a charming avenue of hazel trees, then winds through undergrowth, stream and river in the unspoilt Taurion valley. 💧

🧐 Keep your eyes peeled along the way: the remains of an old mill can still be made out in the vegetation. A great introduction before discovering, at Saint-Léonard de Noblat, a mill still in operation: the Moulin du Got 💙

At the end of the walk, it’s time to relax at the Soleil Levant lake, for a swimming break with a lovely view of the Monts d’Ambazac. 🏖️

At the gateway to the Parc Naturel Régional de Millevaches, discover the Varaches communal forest, which overlooks Lac de Sainte-Hélène. The Belvedere trail (5 km, 1h30) alternates between cool undergrowth and views over the valley and lake… Perfect for a walk less than 30 minutes from Saint-Léonard de Noblat between forest and water! 🌲

After the forest walk, it’s time to enjoy the pleasures of the beach: supervised swimming, play area, paddle, pedalo… 🏖️

Adventurers can try their hand at Terra Aventura ” Le dragon de la Maulde “, a geocaching treasure hunt… at night, torch in hand, to track down the phosphorescent clues! 🔦

Halfway between Saint-Léonard and Limoges, this easy 4.2km (1h) nature walk runs alongside the Auzette in a veritable green corridor. 🌿

The shady path crosses woods and riverbanks, passes under charming stone bridges and allows you to observe the local flora and fauna. 🐦

A quiet woodland walk perfect for families: children’s play area and picnic tables at the start (Morpiénas sports park). 👨‍👩‍👧

Ideal for combining a cool walk in summer with exploring Limoges (10 min), with its historic centre, museums… 🏛️

One of the first arboretums in France welcomes you to a 40-hectare site where you can immerse yourself in a grandiose experience: more than 300 species from all five continents, including spectacular giants (62-metre sequoia, 64-metre Douglas fir!), a century-old twisted beech, the handkerchief tree… 🌲

A genuine open-air botanical interpretation trail, ideal for both enthusiasts and families enjoying a leisurely stroll through the forest. 🚶‍♀️‍➡️

Extend your walk with a panoramic picnic at the Pierre Branlante: perched at an altitude of 650 m, it offers one of the best views of the Monts d’Ambazac and the Mont de Blond. Total relaxation guaranteed! ✨

This little green setting offers a forest walk near Limoges. The signposted Moulin de la Vergne trail (2.3 km, 40 mins) takes you through the woods around a pretty lake populated by swans and ducks. Absolute peace and quiet guaranteed! 🦢

Shady paths, a fitness trail and picnic tables make this an ideal nature outing around Limoges for children. The soothing atmosphere of water, trees, birdsong and a refreshing waterfall will delight the whole family. 🌳

Before you come, make a diversion to ” La Petite Ferme ” (10 min), a producers’ shop, to put together a 100% Limousin picnic to enjoy by the water! 🧺

Want to combine nature and heritage when you visit Limoges? Head for the Bois de la Bastide, a 78-hectare green lung to the north-east of the city, easily accessible and ideal for a walk in the woods after exploring the city of porcelain! 🏃‍♀️

Four signposted trails (from 2 to 7 km) are available for leisurely walks, jogging, mountain biking or fitness trails. 🚴

Limoges is a city where nature is very much alive: numerous urban parks, bucolic banks of the Vienne and even forests classified as sensitive natural areas such as Le Mas du Loup (Couzeix, 45 min) and the Vaseix forest (Verneuil-sur-Vienne, 45 min)… The perfect way to fill up on greenery between two visits! 🌲

This is the last of our selection but one of the most beautiful walks in the forest with children in Limousin! 🍃

Just imagine: a remarkable 40-hectare forest where the river Briance winds its way 💦 and, towering above it all, the majestic ruins of Châlucet, a feared 13th-century fortress perched on its rocky promontory. 🏰

This exceptional estate combines a leisurely stroll in the forest( 7kminterpretation trail, ExplorGame fun application) with medieval exploration. 🌳

For a breathtaking panoramic view of the forest and valley, climb to the top of the Jeannette Tower. 👀 Budding knights can try their hand at Terra Aventura geocaching in the forest“à l’assaut de Châlucet“. 👨‍👩‍👧