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Soudat, the favourite village of artists. A very pleasant walk that takes you through fields and forests interspersed with surprising hamlets. You will meet a rich fauna and flora.

The castle and its powerful keep now houses the workshop-museum of the weavers and the charentaise, which traces the history of textiles in the region. A street leads down to the "Crochet" stream which hosts the Lud? eau vive.

A walk in the land of the Neanderthals.

During this hike, you will discover the soul of the Green Perigord which was one of the cradles of the iron and steel industry in France. The economic activity of the region was essentially based on its forges! The Etouars forge made cast iron and naval cannons for the Rochefort arsenal. This was a region whose economic activity was essentially based on its 140 forges! These forges manufactured cast iron, steel and cast iron objects such as pots and firebacks. They were set up as close as possible to the natural resources used (iron ore: the mine; charcoal; watercourses: hydraulic energy). In Etouars, on nearly one hectare, an orchard of old varieties of pome fruits, declined under several forms of plantations: high stems, palissées forms, jouales, place of pleasant walks, wants to be also a privileged site.

This route will take you through the centuries, from the Neolithic period to the Middle Ages and the Gallo-Roman period.

Site of the Roc Branlant and the Chapelet du Diable The rocking rock, a block of granite of 3 m by 3 m, left in balance on a rocky table by the slow work of the waters of the river in the middle of which it is located, is easily balanced by a simple push. A string (or granite chaos) of granite blocks stretches for a hundred meters, letting the water reappear here and there in a discreet lapping. A reach (old canal bringing water to the "Petits Moulins") has been built. It invites you to discover plants along an ethnobotanical path.

Piégut is a commune located in the Parc Naturel Régional Périgord Limousin and is very famous in this area for its Wednesday morning market which attracts many visitors. You will not fail to admire its tower or more precisely the remains of a circular keep which is the most remarkable monument of the village standing on a rock. It is the only vestige of the castle that was destroyed by the troops of Richard the Lionheart in the 12th century. The proposed hike to the Grolhier pond will allow you to discover the granitic Green Périgord. After leaving the village, you will plunge into the forest and walk along several ponds before arriving at the Grolhier pond.

The history of Maisonnais is very rich. The remains of the castle of Lavauguyon testify to a very turbulent past. The Lavauguyon castle tour offers to discover the past of this township rich in historical and vernacular heritage.

The circuit of the Moulin de l'âge proposes a very beautiful hike on the commune of Maisonnais-sur-Tardoire. This walk offers real landscape alternations between woods, meadows, rivers... and pretty panoramas on the Périgord and the Charente.

Located in the heart of the green Périgord, the site of Saint-Estèphe is part of a rural area of meadows, woodlands, ponds and granite chaos. The various developments have privileged a continuity between the walks on the platforms and the old roadway. The great pond of Saint-Estèphe has the characteristic to integrate equipments intended to allow the reception of the handicapped but also to guarantee them the access to the bathe, the canoe, the fishing and the walk. A ferry also allows a complete tour of the pond.

Le petit bonheur is a spacious vacation rental for up to 12 people in the heart of the P2rigord-Limousin region, in Maisonnais-sur-Tardoire. Less than 14 km from the La Prèze golf course, enjoy the peace and quiet of the countryside for a rejuvenating stay on the banks of a pond. Renovated in 2022, this house boasts all modern comforts, a fully-equipped kitchen, terrace, above-ground pool, wifi... Walking trails, activities, nature, cultural discoveries and small-scale Limousin heritage are all within easy reach during your stay.

"La Charnière" is a place where you can find peace and quiet, reconnect with your family on special occasions or spend time with loved ones in the heart of the Limousin countryside. The tastefully decorated gite boasts a privileged location close to the Périgord Vert region, a private garden with jacuzzi, and access in season to a heated 4m x 8m swimming pool, for the ideal relaxing break. Cheryl and Ben warmly welcome you all year round to their self-catering cottage, which sleeps two (with the possibility of accommodating a baby under 2). There are no fixed arrival and departure dates, so you can choose the dates that suit you best. Extras are included in the standard rate to make your stay relaxing, calm and pleasant from the moment you arrive, whether you're coming for a weekend or a longer stay. English is spoken here.

In the heart of the Périgord Vert region, in the Parc Naturel Régional Périgord-Limousin, the St-Estèphe** campsite is located on the edge of a lake with a natural environment that is extremely diverse in terms of both flora and fauna. Spacious, shaded pitches by the lake, as well as fully-equipped tent lodges, without sanitary facilities. Numerous activities: tennis, canoeing, fishing, swimming, hiking, mountain biking. Accessible to people with reduced mobility. Handiplage" certified beach. Gourmet restaurant on site. Campsite open from June to September and tent lodges from May to September. Studios and duplexes available for rent all year round.

An unusual and charming experience awaits you at La Chouette des Granges gypsy caravan. This accommodation on wheels, created especially for the occasion, offers a beautiful view of the countryside and the bell tower of Les Salles Lavauguyon. With its swing, deckchairs, hammock and barbecue, it's sure to be a delightful place to relax and socialize. If you'd like to take to the countryside, bicycles are available on request.

This gîte is located in a quiet Haute-Vienne hamlet, La Borderie, in Maisonnais sur Tardoire, about 45 minutes from Limoges airport. It has two bedrooms, a bathroom, a living/dining room and a fully equipped kitchen. Outside, there's a patio and a large private garden for a rejuvenating stay. This recently renovated house in the heart of the Parc Naturel Régional Périgord Limousin is the ideal base for exploring the Haute-Vienne, and the nearby Charente Limousine and Dordogne. The accommodation is equipped with English and French satellite TV, with a DVD player, but the charm of the Limousin countryside and nature walks will make you prefer outdoor activities.

Charming little country house located in a hamlet in the heart of the Périgord-Limousin Nature Park. Ideal for 4 people who want to recharge their batteries in a peaceful natural setting, this furnished apartment has a spacious bedroom with a double bed and a single bed, plus storage space. The sofa bed in the living room provides additional sleeping space for one person on the first floor. A 5-minute drive from shops and services, and the St Mathieu lake (swimming, stand-up paddle rentals, restaurant...). Numerous hiking trails nearby, at the crossroads of the 3 départements: Haute Vienne, Dordogne and Haute Charente.

In a peaceful corner of the Haute-Vienne, John invites you to slip into a cocoon filled with serenity. Surrounded by nature, The Lodge welcomes you for a night, or even several nights, to let go and relax in a charming, idyllic setting for lovers of the countryside, for those who want to slow down and find themselves.

In a peaceful corner of the Haute-Vienne, John invites you to slip into a cocoon filled with serenity. Surrounded by nature, The Tower, a small, cosy, two-storey apartment, welcomes you for a night or even several nights to recharge your batteries and relax in a charming, idyllic setting for lovers of the countryside, for those who want to slow down and rediscover themselves.

Situated in the heart of nature in the Périgord-Limousin Regional Nature Park, on the Richard C?ur de Lion Route bordering the Dordogne and Charente departments, this gîte offers relaxation and tranquillity in a small hamlet with a pottery workshop. Ideal for recharging your batteries, this former barn has been creatively converted, offering open space over 2 floors, with integrated kitchen, separate bathroom and wood-fired heating.

Former convent, then coaching inn and hotel since 1900. The hotel has been listed in the Michelin Guide since its inception, and has appeared in every edition to date. Adjacent to the town hall, in the heart of the town center, this charming hotel has enjoyed an excellent reputation for over two centuries. Depending on the season, you can enjoy the rich local recipes and home-made pastries on the terrace by the pool, or in the dining room by the log fire. The hotel offers its guests 25 renovated rooms with all the comforts required for a pleasant stay. A tea room and seminar room complete the offer. Free private indoor parking is available exclusively to guests.

Located in the Périgord-Limousin Regional Nature Park, the ancient fruit orchards of Étouars and Soudat are both part of the network of the Aquitaine Regional Plant Conservatory. In Étouars, pome fruits are in the spotlight: on an area of almost one hectare, walk among more than 30 varieties of apple trees, as well as pear trees, fig trees and vines. In Soudat, discover old varieties of stone fruits such as peach or nectarine. In both orchards, the trees come in many shapes, high stems or palisaded forms. Would you like to know more? Take part in technical days in the spring (grafting, pruning, etc.) or in the Étouars orchard discovery day organised in October: at the end of a guided tour, various activities are on offer (identification workshops, tastings, conferences, etc.).

Chestnut grove with guaranteed organic products: fresh, peeled, frozen, jars of chestnut cream, chestnut puree or compote. The chestnut cream is Saveur d'Or Nouvelle Aquitaine 2021. Open all year round, phone call highly recommended Deposit at the grocery store "Blette comme Chou" in Abjat-sur-Bandiat. Farmers' market in Varaignes on Tuesday evening in summer.

Pierrichou, the storyteller of the Village, tells you with an Occitan touch the history of water in Varaignes. A 1.5 km trail that begins with a storytelling tour of the village and ends with an audio-guided tour of the Lud'eau vive, below the Village.

Reception of groups à la carte, for a day or half-day, on the following themes: "In the time of the Weavers... " with a visit of the castle and the museum, lunch, looms of yesteryear) "At the time of the Cannons..." with search for ore, lunch, visit of a Royal forge, white water lud'eau vive Other tours can be created on request with the organizer.

The castle shows the architectural evolution from the 14th/16th century, with its square tower, to the end of the 16th century with its Renaissance façade. It houses the Atelier-museum of the Weavers and the Charentaise.

Located in the château de Varaignes, this workshop-museum of the Weavers and the Charentaise recounts the history of the local textile industry, the life of the Weaver/Farmer through the reconstruction of a weaver's house from the late 19th and early 20th centuries, and the history of the famous "Charentaise" slipper. Outside July and August by appointment.

The church of Notre-Dame, one of the most important and beautiful in the Périgord, was part of the Benedictine abbey of Cluse in Piedmont It is a pure Romanesque edifice with its barrel vaults, round arches, pillars, 28 capitals, its primitively flat buttresses that characterize the 12th and 13th centuries and its magnificent 12-branch rose window from the 15th century. At the end of the 15th century, part of the windows were widened and, faced with the threat of the Wars of Religion, the church was hastily fortified and provided with machicolations The superb portal is reminiscent of the Angoumoisin style by the finesse of its sculpture.

Producers of fattened ducks, foies gras, from fresh to preserved. Farm store. Free tour from 9am to 7pm daily. In season, guided tours of the farm (times and prices: please ask the owners).

Fishing authorized after May 01. Registration required at the town hall. Yearly fee : child 10?, adult 20?

Located in the Périgord-Limousin Regional Nature Park, the ancient fruit orchards of Étouars and Soudat are both part of the network of the Aquitaine Regional Plant Conservatory. In Étouars, pome fruits are in the spotlight: on an area of almost one hectare, walk among more than 30 varieties of apple trees, as well as pear trees, fig trees and vines. In Soudat, discover old varieties of stone fruits such as peach or nectarine. In both orchards, the trees come in many shapes, high stems or palisaded forms. Would you like to know more? Take part in technical days in the spring (grafting, pruning, etc.) or in the Étouars orchard discovery day organised in October: at the end of a guided tour, various activities are on offer (identification workshops, tastings, conferences, etc.).

Menu with choice of 3 starters, 3 main courses and 3 desserts (changing every two weeks). Open Wednesday to Sunday for lunch, and also Friday and Saturday from 7pm to 10:30pm.

Traditional family cuisine. Menus at 13.90?, 16.90?, 24? and à la carte. Services: banquets, seminars, catering, takeaways, hiker's baskets. Group receptions. Closed Wednesday evening, Thursday lunchtime and evening and Sunday evening.

A traditional restaurant with a soft, soothing atmosphere in the dining room and a warm welcome on the verdant, flower-filled, bohemian terrace, complete with background music (jazz, lounge, etc.) for lunch or dinner, you'll leave delighted by our fresh, light, tasty and refined cuisine, with just the right amount of flair and elegance. You can also visit the restaurant's small boutique and treat yourself to a selection of local products (honey, chestnut cream, jams, syrups, craft beers, homemade wines and foie gras, foie gras with truffles, etc.) in a complimentary wicker basket. Reservations recommended. Open Wednesday lunchtime to Sunday evening.

Traditional cuisine, open every lunchtime from 10.30am to 3pm, fish and chips on Wednesday evenings, themed menu on Friday evenings, Saturday evenings by prior arrangement.

The house (1866) and inn are located in the heart of our farm. We produce poultry and goat meat. As far as possible, the raw materials cooked at the inn come from our own farm. Our specialties: foie gras, duck à l'orange, pot au feu spiced with cabri... and also vegetarian cuisine. Reservations required.

Bar-restaurant open Monday to Friday for lunch and dinner. Lunch and dinner menu 14? Weekend reservations possible for groups of 10 or more. Open Monday to Sunday for lunch and Wednesday to Sunday for dinner.

We offer local Périgord cuisine with foie gras, duck breast, etc., as well as travel cuisine with a touch of Asian and African spices. Lunch: Monday to Sunday: 11:30am/14:00pm Evening: Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday: 7:00 pm/22:00 pm

Pub, restaurant. Open Wednesday to Saturday 11am to 3pm and 6pm to 10pm, Sunday 11am to 3pm. In July and August open Sunday evenings.

Café, restaurant, show. Open Wednesday 7am-6pm, Thursday 8am-6pm, Friday 8am-11pm, Saturday 6pm-11pm. Closed Sunday, Monday and Tuesday.

Like an atrium, the open kitchen is at the center of the restaurant. Working exclusively with local produce from nearby farms, we offer a unique menu that changes daily. To make the most of our local produce, we offer an all-you-can-eat sweet and savoury brunch every Sunday, by reservation only. Snacks at lunchtime, restaurant in the evening.

Chablat is a small, quiet hamlet near Varaignes, situated in the nature park "Limousin- Perigord". The 17th century house made of natural stone has been restored very gently to its original character.

Chablat is a small, quiet hamlet near Varaignes, situated in the nature park "Limousin- Perigord". The 17th century house made of natural stone has been restored very gently to its original character.

Ferme de séjour, chambre et table d'hôtes. In the village of Varaignes, 3rd house below the château. 2 guest rooms with private bathroom. Extra bed available at extra cost. Open all year round. The Farm: chestnut grove with guaranteed organic products from the farm: chestnuts (blanched, jams...).

The gite, located within the Parc Naturel Régional Périgord Limousin, offers all the modern comfort. The gite du Trieux has two bedrooms for six people. The access to the whirlpool (for six people outside) is exclusive to the gite. Possibility of using the sauna for 4 people inside (exclusive to the gite, optional for a day or a week).

Located in the north of the Dordogne, in a protected natural setting, Les Toiles de Paugnac invites you to discover the authentic charm of the Périgord Vert. This bed and breakfast has two rooms for seven people.

Campsite located in the heart of the Parc Naturel Régional Périgord-Limousin, in a peaceful little village crossed by several fishing streams. 28 pitches. Lake: swimming and children's games on site. Ping-pong table, bowling green, tennis court. Camper van discharge station in the village, Place Nouvelle.

Maximum parking time: unlimited Illuminated locations Tourist information panels on the site. Rates : Fixed price : 9,50 € per night (parking + water point + drainage point + electrical connection)