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Brignac trail to the mill at Le Got

Sentier arboré
Le Moulin du Got
Le long de la voix ferrée
Les bords de la Vienne
Credit : J.LARDY - Office de Tourisme de Noblat

Description

A family walk alongside the water tracing the history of the milling and paper industry in Limousin...From Brignac station, cross the road and take the earth path opposite. Go through the meadow and go to the far left.Continue on this path between the railway track and the Vienne. When you arrive at the Le Got mill, go under the railway track by taking the tunnel, to reach the entrance of the building. Or go to the level crossing, cross over, and take the road to the left to reach the mill.Follow the road in the opposite direction to return to Brignac station.

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Walking
Difficulty
Very easy
Duration
1h
Dist.
4.2 km
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Starting point

Lat : 45.863704Lng : 1.440069

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Public transport

Rail stop from Brignac to Royères, served by the TER line n°08 "Limoges - Ussel": www.ter.sncf.com/nouvelle-aquitaine/gares/87592063/brignac/pratique

Advice

Don't miss out on visiting the Moulin du Got, the last witness of the paper industry in Limousin. There are picnic tables on the banks of the Vienne river next to the Moulin du Got. Bring waterproof shoes in wet weather. On-site, Terra Aventura geocaching is possible with the "Let the little papers sail" route.

Advised parking

Car park at Brignac station, Royères

Access

25 minutes from Limoges. Take the D941 towards Saint-Léonard-de-Noblat. At Royères, at the traffic lights, turn left on the D124. Go through the village of Saint-Antoine and make your way to Brignac station.

Arrival

Brignac, Royères

Ambiance

This round trip takes you to discover the banks of the Vienne and immerses you in the heritage of the mills of Limousin. Walk between the river and the railway on a level, shady trail passing through meadows and groves. In this peaceful setting, you can see the fauna and flora of the banks as well as the remains of mills. Follow their traces on the banks of the Vienne to the Moulin du Got, where artisans perpetuate the art of traditional papermaking.

Departure

Brignac, Royères

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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! 🌳🥾