Discover Saint-sornin-la-marche and its surroundings

Don't miss this short trail that takes you to the Vigeanne rock and its cirque overlooking the Vincou river. Many panoramas, sometimes wild, are offered to you. Be careful! Be well shod to navigate this steep, narrow and possibly slippery path.

This 9 km circuit offers a walk in the countryside of Saint-Ouen-sur-Gartempe in the Haute-Vienne region of northern Limousin. Worth seeing: a stele in the Mounisme cemetery.

This circuit offers a short stroll along the banks of the Gartempe. Don't miss: the church of Saint-Ouen-Sur-Gartempe and the Gothic bridge. A tour for the whole family!

The "le bredet do cro do loup" trail is a 15 km circuit through the commune of Saint-Ouen-sur-Gartempe in Haute-Vienne. You'll enjoy lovely views over the Gartempe valley.

You can enjoy beautiful views of the Gartempe valley, the Chôme water dam and the viewpoint. Horse lovers will enjoy the nearby Hippodrome Le Dorat-Saint-Ouen-sur-Gartempe.

Between valleys and meadows, this walk follows the Brame river and offers several viewpoints over the Limousin countryside. You'll cross the river via the footbridge at the Locherie mill and discover the lantern of the dead, a reminder of Saint-Genest sur Roselle's medieval heritage.

The commune of Peyrat-de-Bellac is rich in history and its heritage bears witness to this. The 17th century church of Saint Roch houses painted and gilded wooden statues representing Saint Roch, Saint John the Baptist, the Virgin and Child and the Holy Bishop. You will see the Châtaignier castle and enjoy panoramic views of the town of Bellac.

This FFC-approved circuit takes you from Le Dorat and its Romanesque collegiate church to Dinsac, Magnac-Laval, Saint Ouen sur Gartempe, La Croix sur Gartempe and Saint Sornin la Marche to discover the little roads of the Basse Marche in the Gartempe valley.

From Le Dorat, and more precisely from the square on which its majestic Romanesque collegiate church stands, follow the course of the Brame to discover the villages of Oradour Saint Genest and Thiat, and pass close by the Saut de la Brame nature reserve. This FFC-approved circuit then takes you along the Gartempe to the outskirts of Lathus Saint Rémy, before descending to Adriers, then Saint Bonnet de Bellac, la Croix sur Gartempe, Saint Ouen sur Gartempe before returning to Le Dorat, at the foot of its collegiate church.

Discover the architectural and natural heritage of the town of Le Dorat. A short walk in the town and around the city. You will discover unsuspected landscapes and panoramas. Do not miss the visit of the collegiate church and its wonderful stained glass windows.

In the heart of a small hamlet in the Haut Limousin region, this self-contained gîte opens onto a large terrace and lawn, with a south-facing, unoverlooked swimming pool (9 x 4). Covered by a shelter, it's open from May 1 to October 15. Below, a large meadow. A plot of land bordering the Gartempe river is also at your disposal. It is equipped with a table and barbecue.

The gîte is located in a quiet, leafy hamlet, and is the starting point for a number of signposted hiking trails. It's an old renovated house, combining the old and the new, with a fully-equipped kitchen for optimum comfort.

Claire's house is a self-catering cottage in the heart of a farm. The house was built by her parents some thirty years ago, to stay close to her. She has many memories of it, and has taken great care to furnish it comfortably and decorate it to welcome families on vacation. Her kindness, her dynamism and the emotion of her attachment to this place will transport you into this so relaxing environment where she lives with her dog Maïa and her cats Poupy, Perle & Lili. The gîte's garden opens onto the countryside, with occasional visits from beautiful limousines in the next field! If you look at the many trees on the property, you may be surprised to see and hear a peacock! A stay in the heart of nature!

Located 1km from the center of Le Dorat, you'll find yourself in a peaceful, natural setting. It's the ideal place for anyone looking for a relaxing break from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. The owner, a massage therapist, offers you a gentle interlude with wellness massages at special travelers' rates. The 2 bedrooms (each sleeping 3) share the same bathroom.

The 3 chalets for 2 people are located in the peaceful countryside of the Haut Limousin. Each has a private terrace with garden table and chairs, barbecue, deckchairs and a Nordic bath, making it the ideal place for a quiet and/or romantic getaway.

Bed and breakfast located in the city center, composed of 2 rooms and can accommodate 5 people. Microwave and fridge available. No access to an outdoor space.

Independent gite opening on a closed garden and a secured ground with above ground swimming pool open from June 2nd to September 30th according to weather conditions (diam 4m, high 1,2m). Close to tourist lakes (St Pardoux, Mondon) and rivers full of fish. Old villages, hiking, starting point of many excursions, St Pardoux lake, zoos, Limoges and its porcelain, Poitiers and futuroscope, Montmorillon and its book city, many events : shows, producers markets, .........

The B&B is ideally located on the edge of the village center. Shops and services a 5-minute walk away, train station 10 minutes. The guest rooms are on the 2nd floor and have been recently refurbished, with new bathrooms and a room equipped with fridge, kettle, microwave and tea/coffee making facilities. The breakfast room with sitting area (sofa and TV) is on the ground floor, and includes a continental breakfast with bread and pastries from the local bakery. One bedroom for 3 people with a single bed and a double bed (160x200cm), another bedroom with 2 single beds and a double bed.

Every year, the Théâtre du Cloître offers a highlight of the season: the Festival National de Bellac, which revolves around living writing in all its forms (theater, dance, circus, street arts, music). A theatrical, artistic and cultural hub, it offers multidisciplinary programming from September to June: theater, music, dance, circus...

Picnic area with table at Chez Peyraud hamlet.

Picnic area, with two tables in Place du Champ de Foire and another in Rue des Cerisiers.

Carp fishing at night is allowed on the left side of the river upstream of the Lanneau bridge, exclusively with vegetal baits. Fishes must be immediately returned alive to the water after there capture; conservation bag prohibited. Fishers must be signalled with a light source. Fishing licenses sold: in La Croix sur Gartempe (at the restaurant "La Gartempe") and in Bellac (at the tobacconist's "Le Terminus", at Bellac Pêche Passion, at Bricomarché, and at the tourist office of the Haut Limousin), or on the websote www.cartedepeche.fr. Prices: daily fishing license (10€), weekly fishing license (32€), annual fishing licenses (95€ for interfederal men-license, 73€ for the Haute-Vienne men-license, 32€ for women, 20€ for minors (from 12 to 18), 6€ for children under 12). More information generally and on fishing periods on the website of the Fédération départementale de pêche de la Haute-Vienne (only in french): www.federation-peche87.com.

Picnic areas located at the church, with one table, at the petanque court opposite the town hall with two tables, at the old Beissat bridge with one table and the hamlet of Les Granges with one table.

Picnic areas in the hamlet of Reculat, with six tables, and in the hamlet of Vauzelle, on the banks of La Gartempe, with two tables.

Easily accessible, the leisure runs benefit from 3 rainbow trout releases a year by the federation. These sites, broken down on site, enable young and old alike to enjoy their favorite pastime (please note that fishing is closed during releases). In the area of the Thiat-Oradour-Saint-Genest and Le Dorat AAPPMAs, the course stretches over 3.3 km along the Brame (2nd category for fish). Fishing with spoons, lures, livebait and dead fish prohibited until the opening of the pike season). Location: communes of Oradour-Saint-Genest and Le Dorat, from the D4 bis bridge (upstream limit) to the D91 bridge (downstream limit).

Picnic area, with four tables, by the pond near the town hall, plus a table on the Rivallerie site.

Le Dorat is a classified "Petites Cités de Caractère®", capital of the former province of Basse-Marche, with an exceptional heritage. Discover the importance of this religious and intellectual city, fortified in the 15th century, as you stroll through streets steeped in history. Don't miss The Collégiale Saint Pierre (12th-13th centuries), fortified in the 15th century, is one of the most imposing in central France. Topped by a gilded angel (12th century), it houses the relics of saints Israël and Théobald, protectors of the town. The Porte Bergère, the only fortified gateway in Haute-Vienne. The Jardin Santillana del Mar (Garden of the ramparts). Characteristic gates carved in granite. 17th- and 18th-century town houses. The Robert Lapayrière fountain. Every seven years, Le Dorat celebrates the Ostensions Limousines. These ceremonies

Picnic area with one table at the campsite entrance, one area with three tables on Avenue Lucien Liorêt, one table at Place Bertrand Clisson and two tables at Jardin de Santillana.

The collegiate church of Saint-Pierre-aux-Liens (XII?-XIII?) is the largest collegiate church in central France. Fortified in the 15th century at the same time as the town of Le Dorat, the collegiate church houses the relics of Saint-Israel and Saint-Theobald, celebrated during the septennial Ostensions (U.N.E.S.C.O). To discover: Sainte-Anne crypt, lantern tower topped by the 12th-century golden angel, Notre Dame tower, St-Pierre portal. Inside: monumental staircase, pre-Romanesque baptismal font, contemporary furniture, reliquary shrines... - Self-guided tour: 9:30 am to 7:00 pm - Guided tour of the crypt: July and August afternoons - Guided tour of the collegiate church : - Groups (10 people or more): booking through the Tourist Office: 05 55 68 12 79 - Individuals: information at "La Maison du Patrimoine": 05 44 25 46 77

In the small village of La-Croix-sur-Gartempe, Rachel and Greg offer you a warm welcome to their bar-restaurant "La Gartempe", with its simple, flavorful cuisine. You can choose from the daily menu or à la carte dishes, which include a vegetarian option. Reservations strongly recommended.

Situated in the village of Darnac, this bar-bistro offers family-style cuisine based on local produce, with daily and à la carte menus. House specialities include burgers and homemade cakes. Once a month, the bar organizes a Live Music evening featuring local musical talent.

Located in the center of Peyrat-de-Bellac, Sylvie offers traditional, family-style cuisine.

In Peyrat-de-Bellac, Saveurs METISS offers a culinary escape, with specialties from Martinique and elsewhere. Free delivery in Bellac and Peyrat-de-Bellac from 12? purchase.

On the outskirts of Bellac, in the direction of Poitiers, this hotel-restaurant serves French cuisine as well as specialties from Reunion Island. Theme evenings are organized on a regular basis.

La Piccola pizza vending machine is located in Bellac on the 49A road. It offers a wide variety of pizzas: "cheeses", "piquantes", "sucrés-salées", "chaussons", "viandes", "charcutières", "mers", "légumes". There's something for every taste and every price.

Hangar 87 is located next to a fishing pond in a quiet, relaxing setting near Bussière-Poitevine, where Valérie and Stéphane offer you their homemade cuisine, including pizzas, burgers and dishes based on Limousin meats and fries. Take advantage of the terrace and enjoy a musical evening with your meal.

Pizza takeaway in the "Antiquités, brocante Ritter" parking lot

An atmospheric bar offering live music and the possibility of ordering pizzas. It is located at Le Mas de l'Etang

At the entrance to Le Dorat, Romain and Mailys welcome you and offer traditional, family-style yet gourmet cuisine to delight the taste buds of young and old alike. La Marmite is located close to the town center of the medieval city classified as a "Petites Cité de Caractère". Reservations strongly recommended.

Capacity: 5 people 2-storey house with 5 rooms.

In the heart of a small hamlet in the Haut Limousin region, this self-contained gîte opens onto a large terrace and lawn, with a south-facing, unoverlooked swimming pool (9 x 4). Covered by a shelter, it's open from May 1 to October 15. Below, a large meadow. A plot of land bordering the Gartempe river is also at your disposal. It is equipped with a table and barbecue.

The establishment is composed of a room that can accommodate 2 people. The table d'hôte is proposed on the spot (continental breakfast or English breakfast (with supplement of 5€/person). Outside area with garden, garden furniture, hammock and jacuzzi.

The accommodation is located in a quiet hamlet in the commune of Saint Bonnet de Bellac, overlooking a communal path leading to the banks of the Gartempe river. The chambre d'hôtes is independent of the owners' house, offering great comfort and tasteful decoration. Semi-covered terrace and large landscaped garden.

Furnished tourist accommodation for 4 people located in a hamlet in the countryside. 2 bedrooms, 1 bedroom with a double bed and 1 bedroom with 2 single beds. Garden with outdoor swimming pool and games for children, barn with table tennis and billiards, bike loan.

Furnished tourist accommodation for 2 people located in a hamlet in the countryside. 1 mezzanine bedroom with 2 single beds. Garden with outdoor swimming pool and games for children, barn with table tennis and billiards, bike loan.

Recently-renovated Meublé de Tourisme on the banks of the Gartempe river. It comprises 2 bedrooms (1 bed 140 and 1 bed 160) and a mezzanine, and can accommodate 5 people. Terrace with garden furniture and 2ha unfenced plot with access to the river.

Establishment offering 4 rooms for a total capacity of 15 people. Table d'hôte proposed on the spot. Outdoor space with a landscaped garden and an above ground swimming pool.

Gîte in part of an old barn housing two other self-catering units. 3 bedrooms, each sleeping 2, for a total of 6 people. Uncovered outdoor swimming pool. Open from April to October.

Gite in part of an old barn housing two other furnished apartments. Uncovered outdoor swimming pool. Open from April to October.