SARL EKO: Discover Ambazac, Haute-Vienne

This circuit allows you to appreciate Ambazac in all its forms. You will be able to admire the village of Bourdelas, the mills, the small built heritage, the forest, the panoramas, the pond of Jonas, the monks' barn.

Hiking through the Haute-Vienne in the magnificent massif of the Monts d'Ambazac, the first western foothills of the Massif Central, which culminate at 701 m altitude. You will walk through the Limousin mountains and its historical heritage. This hike will offer you many panoramas on the Monts d'Ambazac, and will take you through forests of deciduous trees, conifers and beech trees. Dive into the history of the 12th century, with the chapel of the monastic order of Grandmont (variant), and discover the many villages with traditional architecture.

Hiking through the Haute-Vienne in the magnificent massif of the Monts d'Ambazac, the first western foothills of the Massif Central, which culminate at 701 m altitude. You will walk through the Limousin mountains and its historical heritage. This hike will offer you many panoramas on the Monts d'Ambazac, and will take you through forests of deciduous trees, conifers and beech trees. Dive into the history of the 12th century, with the chapel of the monastic order of Grandmont (variant), and discover the many villages with traditional architecture.

Hiking through the Haute-Vienne in the magnificent massif of the Monts d'Ambazac, the first western foothills of the Massif Central, which culminate at 701 m altitude. You will walk through the Limousin mountains and its historical heritage. This hike will offer you many panoramas on the Monts d'Ambazac, and will take you through forests of deciduous trees, conifers and beech trees. Dive into the history of the 12th century, with the chapel of the monastic order of Grandmont (variant), and discover the many villages with traditional architecture.

This is a longer version of the dolmen trail, suitable for experienced hikers. In fact, it begins to approach the relief of the Limousin's mid-range mountains. Relatively flat up to Grand Royères, the trail then climbs over stony terrain to the village of Cloud. Then the descent to Les Vergnes offers a beautiful view of the Monts d'Ambazac.

Much more demanding, this route is aimed at demanding trail runners who already have experience in the discipline. After a gentle start on a rolling road, the côte de Trasforêt sets the tone for the rest of the route, which continues on a false flat to Vieux Hureau and Saint-Sylvestre et Grandmont, one of the most important monastic orders of the Middle Ages. Descents on stony forest paths, flat terrain and climbs follow one another to conclude the loop at Vieux Hureau. The return to base is downhill on very old and sometimes very technical paths, especially after Puy Garsault.

This is a "discovery" trail around Muret, the base of which is shared with the Dolmen trail and the Puys trail. After passing between the two ponds, the trail follows a track to the Etang des Gardèches and then enters the forest. It passes by the fountain and oratory of Saint-Etienne, and further on, by a dolmen. A must-see for the curious? The return journey is more exposed, with a short technical descent. This trail is marked with retro-reflective markers, so you can discover the pleasure of running at night.

More demanding, this route is suitable for those with a little trail experience. Essentially flat at the start, with a few false flats, it features a loop to discover the Lieue dolmen, then continues through the forest before exiting onto more open landscapes around Puy Bertrand. The return journey takes in some very old paths, requiring careful foot placement.

The path of the monks of Grandmont is a magnificent hiking trail in the heart of the mountains of Ambazac! You will discover during this walk the history of the monks of Grandmont whose order was the most widespread in Europe at the end of the 13th century.

Explore the ruins of the Le Bost mill during a walk between woods and rivers in the preserved Taurion Valley.In the village of Bost, with your back turned to the inn, take the earth path on the left, just before the first house. At the small clearing, continue slightly to the left and take a very pleasant path that descends, overlooking the Parleur stream.When you arrive at the small wooden bridge over the Parleur, continue slightly to the left for about thirty metres and, after a bend to the left, follow the Taurion for 500 m.At the crossroads, continue straight ahead along the forest road that leads up to the village of La Sagne. At the top of the forest road, turn left on the communal road, go through the village of La Sagne then, at the crossroads, turn left to the village of Le Bost. Go through it, and admire the beautiful old houses. At the end of the village, find the car park.

Come and enjoy this family campsite with its breathtaking views of the Monts d'Ambazac and the magnificent Jonas fishing pond! Cécile and Sébastien will guide you through the Limousin region on foot or by mountain bike. There's a choice of 17 rental units, including 13 mobile homes, as well as Lodges tents ideally positioned on the campsite, and an unusual accommodation option: the Kota Nature! 45 bare, grassy pitches separated by hedges are also available for traditional camping in complete tranquillity, with tent, caravan, van, camper van or bicycle. Possibility of renting a 48m² reception tent with floor for camping guests. Equipped with a heated swimming pool (open from June 24 to September 8), a snack bar and a convenience store, this campsite is sure to provide you with an unforgettable vacation!

This pretty stone and wood cottage has been entirely designed and furnished to offer you a peaceful country holiday in the Monts du Limousin. A large picture window gives you a picture postcard view every day of the year. Enjoy the outdoors and all the activities available nearby, or simply take your time by the wood-burning stove. Beds made on arrival.

Away from the hamlet, this original gîte, perched on the edge of the forest with a breathtaking view of the Monts d'Ambazac, is fitted out like a loft on 3 levels. A placid donkey and a few sheep in their pen are the only immediate neighbours: the perfect place to take a cure for walks in the middle of nature, free from connected objects.

In the estate of the famous porcelain maker, Théodore Haviland, this beautiful granite farmhouse, listed as a Monument Historique, has been comfortably renovated and is imbued with the air of a family home. A private swimming pool (11X4 m) is open from May to September, with a wide view over the estate. Beautiful interior courtyard.

Family home on 2 levels with veranda, located in a small hamlet in the Monts du Limousin. Close to hiking and mountain biking trails, fishing lakes and rivers. Heated swimming pool from May 15 to September 15. Nearby shops

"Le Châtaignier, Le Village et Le Ruisseau" 3 wooden chalets nestled at the foot of the Monts d'Ambazac in the commune of St Sylvestre, fully equipped for your utmost comfort, offer you a breathtaking view of a relaxing environment. The ideal bucolic setting if you want to get away from it all and enjoy nature to the full in the Monts du Limousin! Cécile and Sébastien will give you a personal welcome and advise you on the many hiking trails, mountain bike circuits, trails and visits you can make during your stay in the Monts du Limousin. New for 2023, let yourself be tempted by a sensory experience that's out of this world, out of time. Enjoy an outdoor hot tub by booking the "Le Ruisseau" chalet, which has a Nordic bath for an additional 60?

Le Châtaignier, a wooden chalet nestled at the foot of the Monts d'Ambazac in the commune of St Sylvestre, is fully equipped for your comfort, and offers a breathtaking view over a relaxing environment. The ideal bucolic setting if you want to get away from it all and enjoy nature to the full in the Monts du Limousin! Cécile and Sébastien will give you a personal welcome and advise you on the many hiking trails, mountain bike circuits, trails and visits you can make during your stay in the Monts du Limousin.

Le Ruisseau, a wooden chalet nestled at the foot of the Monts d'Ambazac in the commune of St Sylvestre, is fully equipped for your utmost comfort, and offers a breathtaking view over a relaxing environment. The ideal bucolic setting if you want to get away from it all and enjoy nature to the full in the Monts du Limousin! Cécile and Sébastien will give you a personal welcome and advise you on the many hiking trails, mountain bike circuits, trails and visits you can make during your stay in the Monts du Limousin. Let yourself be tempted by a sensory experience and enjoy a hot outdoor bath (bain nordique) for an additional 60?

Beyond the owners' house, the small granite house, totally independent, opens on a lawn with a view on the forest. Ambazac is 2 km away.

20 mn north-east of Limoges, at the foot of the Monts d'Ambazac, the gîte is located in the heart of a small village. Ambazac and all amenities are 700 m away. Adjoining another gîte and another house, it is accessed by a few steps, and has a small terrace.

Fed by two large streams flowing down from the hills, the Jonas lake spreads over 20 hectares at the edge of the village. This natural setting offers a breathtaking view of the Monts d'Ambazac. Its incomparable rural setting is ideal for hiking and fishing. An educational and awareness-raising trail (panels created in partnership with the LPO) tells the story of the pond and the richness of its fauna (fish and birds) and flora. A progressive sports trail equipped with 8 apparatus, designed and implemented by the municipal youth council, is also available to all. Other services include: a mountain bike base with access to 19 signposted circuits (sporting or family itineraries); grassy play areas; parking lot; dry toilets. The nearby 3-star Ecrin Nature campsite is the ideal place to enjoy all this.

Comfortably seated on one of the 6 picnic tables by the Jonas lake, take advantage of this beautiful natural site with its walks, interpretation trails...

Its foundations date back to the 12th century, and it was almost entirely rebuilt in the late 15th century following the Hundred Years War. A watchtower was erected on the north façade in 1587 during the Wars of Religion. Its current appearance largely corresponds to the alterations carried out in 1782 (framework, bell tower, paving, vaults, doors) and between 1839 and 1875 (woodwork, choir, bell tower). Inside is the late 12th-century Châsse Saint-Macaire, the only one of the 7 reliquary shrines placed on the main altar to have survived the dissolution of the Grandmont Order in 1772 and the dispersal of the treasury in 1781. It is one of the largest engraved copper and champlevé enamel reliquaries of the period preserved in France. The other treasure is a 13th-century dalmatic (liturgical vestment).

Listed in the supplementary inventory of historic monuments, this is the only 12th-century vestige of Grandmont Abbey still standing. Its dimensions, 800 m2 and 65 m long, are imposing. Its 1st description dates from the 18th century: "a barn divided into 3 naves with a framework supported by 2 rows of 10 cut granite pillars capable of housing the harvest of the 4 Grandmont estates, the men and the livestock". It included a chapel. Today, it hosts concerts, exhibitions and conferences A project to restore the site is currently underway. The association will become the owner and, with the Atelier du Limousin and the Val de Seine School of Architecture, will welcome architecture students year-round on an innovative model preparing them for ecological change. Their 1st project (July 2023) was the construction of a shelter for meetings and information on current and future work.

Discover the history of 14 heritage sites on a tour accessible to all (2.2 km/1h). Start on the right-hand side of the town hall, built between 1898 and 1900. Other sites: Dr. Ballet?s cast-iron fountain inaugurated in 1911, Saint-Antoine church (reliquary shrine, dalmatic), Saint-Antoine medieval fountain, gendarmerie (1791), girls? school (1892) built on land donated by Th. Haviland, fairground, boys? school (1879), main street, post office (1870), porcelain factory (1931), formerly the ?Coqui? mill, school (1856-1858), Mavest garment factory relocated from Bas-Rhin in 1940 and active until 1982, railway station built by a large number of workers, some of whom were Chinese. The tour is organized by the town council, the Lou Gerbassou association and Les Collectionneurs du Pays d?Ambazac.

In the dark hours of World War 2, Israelis Bidermanas - later Izis - took refuge in Ambazac. Discover one of the greatest post-war photographers through the reconstruction of his photo laboratory. Discover the work of the Paris Match reporter-photographer and the poet-photographer-friend of artists. In the same museum, discover an original museology, 3000 mineralogical samples and 500 petrographic samples that take you on a journey to the origins of our planet. This collection brings together fossils and rocks from 5 continents, of exceptional size and beauty. Unique in France, discover the mining productions of the Limousin region: gold, wolfram, uranium, kaolin. The Espace Jean Ventenat showcases a major collection of over 1,600 specimens.

Over 3 levels, in an original museological setting, 3,000 mineralogical and 500 petrographic samples take you on a journey to the origins of our planet. The collection brings together fossils and rocks of exceptional size and beauty from 5 continents. Unique in France, discover the Limousin's mining productions: gold, wolfram, uranium, kaolin. The Espace Jean Ventenat showcases a major collection of over 1,600 specimens. In the same museum, the town hall pays tribute to Israëlis Bidermanas, who became Izis, one of the greatest photographers of the post-war period. Discover the work of the Paris Match reporter-photographer and the poet-photographer-friend of artists.

Discover our cultural, natural and built heritage on this 185 km circuit. Sixteen panels in the Monts du Limousin highlight illustrious personalities (painters Valadon, Utrillo and Boitel, master glassmaker Chigot, photographer Izis), natural sites, lakes and rivers and our rich history. Enjoy the tranquility of forests, protected natural areas and dry-stone lined paths. Stroll along the Gartempe, Thaurion or singing brooks, or take a break at one of our lakes. So many places, so many pleasures to share! Historic monuments and a vernacular heritage that bears witness to a not-so-distant past are a reminder of talented builders.

An 8.8 km (or 3.1 km) stroll through the tales and legends that populate the history and imagination of our regions. Get ready to encounter beings as fabulous as they are terrifying, and hope you don't run into them along the way.

A 6 km loop to guide you through Limousin traditions and 100% Ambazac anecdotes! On the program: an unusual headdress, Ambazac ?l?atomique? and many other anecdotes? For the less adventurous, opt for the 4km loop.

Take a trip down memory lane with these takeaways: Bo Bun, Pho soup, sutéed noodles and so many other dishes featuring shrimp, prawns, squid...with the flavors of Vietnam.

Located in the Mosaïque district, Pizzéria-Resto El Fredo offers pizzas, salads, pastas, meats and desserts for you to enjoy on site, indoors or on the summer terrace. The pizza dough is homemade, prepared and baked in front of you, and the care taken in preparing the products is a guarantee of quality to please your taste buds

Fast food to take away or eat in

You'll find our gourmet sandwiches from the North at : Wednesday Razès on the square from 6.30 pm to 9 pm Thursday Ambazac place de la République from 6:30pm to 9pm Sunday Nantiat place du commerce from 6:30pm to 9pm

Farinello offers you its home-made pizzas, mainly composed of fresh products. To take away.

This Brasserie, located in the heart of the city center, offers family-style cuisine based on local produce, with weekday lunch menus at 13.90? and Saturday menus at 17.50? In summer, enjoy the terrace.

Closed Monday, open Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Friday and Saturday 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m

Béatrice welcomes you to her old-fashioned bistro. It's the only shop in this little rural spot on the edge of the Dauges peat bog and close to a hiking trail of the "pierre branlante". In the back of the store, she has set up a small grocery selling very local products from producers within a few miles. She sometimes organizes small festive evenings, concerts and shows, in all simplicity. Open Friday, Saturday and Sunday. During school vacations and public holidays, same opening hours from Wednesday to Sunday.

Pizzas and Burgers. Freshly made on the spot or to take away. Burger of the month. Bagles.

By reservation only, 10 people around the table, all eating the same menu with the chef during the week. Service at 12.15pm or 7pm, Monday to Friday. Starter, main course, dessert or cheese + coffee or herbal tea 22?

Come and enjoy this family campsite with its breathtaking views of the Monts d'Ambazac and the magnificent Jonas fishing pond! Cécile and Sébastien will guide you through the Limousin region on foot or by mountain bike. There's a choice of 17 rental units, including 13 mobile homes, as well as Lodges tents ideally positioned on the campsite, and an unusual accommodation option: the Kota Nature! 45 bare, grassy pitches separated by hedges are also available for traditional camping in complete tranquillity, with tent, caravan, van, camper van or bicycle. Possibility of renting a 48m² reception tent with floor for camping guests. Equipped with a heated swimming pool (open from June 24 to September 8), a snack bar and a convenience store, this campsite is sure to provide you with an unforgettable vacation!

This pretty stone and wood cottage has been entirely designed and furnished to offer you a peaceful country holiday in the Monts du Limousin. A large picture window gives you a picture postcard view every day of the year. Enjoy the outdoors and all the activities available nearby, or simply take your time by the wood-burning stove. Beds made on arrival.

Away from the hamlet, this original gîte, perched on the edge of the forest with a breathtaking view of the Monts d'Ambazac, is fitted out like a loft on 3 levels. A placid donkey and a few sheep in their pen are the only immediate neighbours: the perfect place to take a cure for walks in the middle of nature, free from connected objects.

In the estate of the famous porcelain maker, Théodore Haviland, this beautiful granite farmhouse, listed as a Monument Historique, has been comfortably renovated and is imbued with the air of a family home. A private swimming pool (11X4 m) is open from May to September, with a wide view over the estate. Beautiful interior courtyard.

Family home on 2 levels with veranda, located in a small hamlet in the Monts du Limousin. Close to hiking and mountain biking trails, fishing lakes and rivers. Heated swimming pool from May 15 to September 15. Nearby shops

"Le Châtaignier, Le Village et Le Ruisseau" 3 wooden chalets nestled at the foot of the Monts d'Ambazac in the commune of St Sylvestre, fully equipped for your utmost comfort, offer you a breathtaking view of a relaxing environment. The ideal bucolic setting if you want to get away from it all and enjoy nature to the full in the Monts du Limousin! Cécile and Sébastien will give you a personal welcome and advise you on the many hiking trails, mountain bike circuits, trails and visits you can make during your stay in the Monts du Limousin. New for 2023, let yourself be tempted by a sensory experience that's out of this world, out of time. Enjoy an outdoor hot tub by booking the "Le Ruisseau" chalet, which has a Nordic bath for an additional 60?

Le Châtaignier, a wooden chalet nestled at the foot of the Monts d'Ambazac in the commune of St Sylvestre, is fully equipped for your comfort, and offers a breathtaking view over a relaxing environment. The ideal bucolic setting if you want to get away from it all and enjoy nature to the full in the Monts du Limousin! Cécile and Sébastien will give you a personal welcome and advise you on the many hiking trails, mountain bike circuits, trails and visits you can make during your stay in the Monts du Limousin.

Le Ruisseau, a wooden chalet nestled at the foot of the Monts d'Ambazac in the commune of St Sylvestre, is fully equipped for your utmost comfort, and offers a breathtaking view over a relaxing environment. The ideal bucolic setting if you want to get away from it all and enjoy nature to the full in the Monts du Limousin! Cécile and Sébastien will give you a personal welcome and advise you on the many hiking trails, mountain bike circuits, trails and visits you can make during your stay in the Monts du Limousin. Let yourself be tempted by a sensory experience and enjoy a hot outdoor bath (bain nordique) for an additional 60?

Beyond the owners' house, the small granite house, totally independent, opens on a lawn with a view on the forest. Ambazac is 2 km away.

20 mn north-east of Limoges, at the foot of the Monts d'Ambazac, the gîte is located in the heart of a small village. Ambazac and all amenities are 700 m away. Adjoining another gîte and another house, it is accessed by a few steps, and has a small terrace.