GRP Midi Corrézien - Etape 1 : de Turenne à Noilhac

Turenne does not lack panache with the slender silhouette of its limestone keep, an avalanche of slate roofs and bold turrets. You will be amazed by the richness of the heritage: the church and its gilded wooden altarpiece, the private mansions of the 16th and 17th centuries, to be admired by following the signposted itinerary so as not to miss any of them. And of course the castle, or rather its imposing ruins: the ramparts, the 13th century keep and the Caesar Tower. From the top, the panorama is unforgettable!

The beating heart of the former Viscounty of Turenne, this listed thousand-year-old castle overlooks one of the Most Beautiful Villages in France. Discover the grand historic rooms, the César Tower and its spectacular views. Enjoy the magnificent poetic and philosophical hanging garden and the gourmet kiosk Le Mess des Officiers. Boutique, entertainment, immersive workshops, exhibitions. Guided tours in high season or self-guided tours with the mobile app. Book your table for an extraordinary meal and enjoy the scenery and the hanging garden thanks to the gourmet kiosk, Le Mess des Officiers, open every lunchtime during the long weekends in May and from July to the end of August. Bal en Blanc du Maréchal, 27 July 2026. The 2026 season programme is available on the website.

The orientation table is located on Caesar's round tower on the Château site. A spiral staircase leads to the top. From here, you can admire a wide panorama well beyond the Dordogne valley to the south and, on a clear day, as far as the Cantal mountains. Private site, entrance fee payable.

The church at Noailhac has a Romanesque choir adorned with arcatures. The capitals are very archaic (Adam receiving the apple from Eve, Daniel in the lion's den). The nave - three 15th-century bays - is rib-vaulted and flanked by two chapels whose keystones bear the Noailles coat of arms. Of particular note is the 12th-century baptismal font in red sandstone, decorated with a checkerboard pattern.