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Discover Ventadour

Le Château de Ventadour
Le Chateau de Ventadour, vestiges des machicoulis
Credit : D.Agnoux - CC VEM

Description

The impregnable and prestigious Chateau de Ventadour.From the church, pass in front of the town hall, go down the D124 and, at the granite cross inserted in a wall, turn left towards the houses. Continue by the path that descends, cross the bridge over the stream called the Vigne, leave the left path and go back up. Cut the D991 and take the path on the left. It rises up into the beech grove of puy Dru. On the plateau, continue to the left.Take the road to the right, then take the left fork onto the path. Continue by the road to the left and cross straight through the hamlet of Les Bouyges (the last house on the left shows, on a window lintel, a remarkable bas-relief representing two animals facing each other, possibly hares). Continue straight ahead along the path, at the fork go the right, then, at the second fork, on the left, and start the descent into the gorges. At the edge of the plateau, 100 m after the second fork on the left, you can access a view of the Soudeillette valley and the rocky spur where the fortress of Ventadour stands. Continue the descent, which becomes very steep along the quarry (take care), and you will reach the Pont des Bouyges car park.Cut the D991, go around the barn to the left and cross the meadow. Cross the footbridge over the Soudeillette, at the confluence with the Luzège and continue along the trail that enters the oak forest, the Bois du Claux. At the intersection, take the sunken path on the left and continue up the hill. Take the track to the left, then the road. Turn left and cross the Roudal bridge.Go up by the road on the right along the escarpment (which once protected the castle) and arrive at a junction, at the top of the hill on the left stands the Chateau de Ventadour home to Bernard de Ventadour, one of the most famous troubadours.Continue along the road. It leads to La Chanselve, then to Moustier-Ventadour. Turn left to return to the starting point.

Technical Information

Walking
Difficulty
Very easy
Duration
3h
Dist.
8.1 km
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Lat : 45.394991Lng : 2.104365

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Advised parking

Place de l'Eglise, Moustier-Ventadour

Advice

The path slopes and is slippery in wet weather for the descent to the Pont des Bouyges.

Access

5 km east of Egletons by the D991 and D124

Ambiance

Here, on the rocky escarpment overlooking the slopes of the gorges of La Vigne and La Soudeillette, one of the most important and impregnable castles in the region was built. From this eagle's nest, the art of the Troubadours shone out throughout Europe. The most eminent troubadour of all was Bernard de Ventadour.

Arrival

Place de l'Eglise, Moustier-Ventadour

Departure

Place de l'Eglise, Moustier-Ventadour

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Caution!
We have no information on the difficulty of this circuit. You may encounter some surprises along the way. Before you go, please feel free to inquire more and take all necessary precautions. Have a good trip! 🌳🥾