Explore Saint-marc-a-loubaud, Creuse, Limousin

Discover this artificial lake, created in 1944. Since 1950, it has fed Lac de Vassivière via an underground aqueduct for hydroelectric generation. The lake has swallowed up the Lavaud-Gelade mill, which once featured on the Etat-Major map. The site is listed as a Natura 2000 zone and a natural zone of ecological, faunistic and floristic interest. The landscape is changing, with moorland gradually giving way to conifer plantations. Start: Place de l'église, 23 km, 6h, yellow markers.

This trail takes in the rocky chaos of the Pierres Fades and the traditional organization of a village through the example of Chertrain. The natural and built heritage along the way enables you to understand the relationship between man and his environment, and to observe the changes that have transformed the face of the countryside. Trail starts in the village of Chertrain. Trail 3 kilometers long, approx. 1h30 walking time. Guide booklet available from the Saint Marc à Loubaud town hall, the Maison du PNR or the Felletin and Aubusson Tourist Office.

The trail passes through a variety of ecological settings, guaranteeing a rich biodiversity. In the past, moors and peat bogs were used for a variety of purposes; today, it is important to enhance the value of these landscapes, which have been forgotten for too long? This site combines an exceptional natural heritage with a vernacular heritage that bears witness to the evolution of local life.

The trail passes through a variety of ecological settings, guaranteeing a rich biodiversity. In the past, moors and peat bogs were used for a variety of purposes; today, it is important to enhance the value of these landscapes, which have been forgotten for too long? This site combines an exceptional natural heritage with a vernacular heritage that bears witness to the evolution of local life.

Start / Finish : Parking de la Rigole du Diable, D3, 23460 LE MONTEIL AU VICOMTE Communes crossed : Le Monteil au Vicomte, Royère de Vassivière

At the foot of the highest peaks of the Millevaches plateau, explore the small village of Pallier. From the Place de la Mairie-école in Gentioux-Pigerolles, turn left by the town hall onto the grassy path that climbs to the edge of the woods. Follow it until you reach an intersection. Continue to the left in the woods, go past two intersections and reach, after a few hundred metres, a crossroads. Take the track on the left and leave the grassy path on the right. Follow it for 2 km. About 200 m after the high-voltage power line, you reach an intersection. Leave the gravel track and follow the path opposite until you find a granite marker on the left. Then turn right: the path climbs slightly upwards to a tarmac-surfaced crossroads. Cross it and continue opposite by the path that goes down to Pallier for 1km. Keep straight on, through woods and meadows, to a crossroads. Take the path on the left to reach the picturesque hamlet of Pallier. In the village, visit the 12th-century chapel. Behind this building are a 16th-century Cross of Calvary fleuronnée, a 19th-century shoeing crush, the notary's house and other village houses. Return to point 6 by the same path. Turn left onto the path bordered by a low wall: it climbs through the pastures before reaching the D8 (watch out for traffic). Take the D8 on the left for 250 m, leaving the D35 on your left, then turn right onto a path that goes downwards. Pass under a high voltage line and reach a crossroads. Leave the path on the right that leads to the quarry, and take the trail on the left that runs alongside the woods and the stream. Pass to the left of a house on a wide road and join the D16 which leads to La Lézioux. Leave on your left the flowered 16th century Cross of Calvary fleuronnée, and take the first path on the right. Go straight up, all the way to the top, granite cross on the right, then go down the long path through the forest until you reach the D8. Follow the D8 on the left until you reach Gentioux-Pigerolles, where the cemetery houses tombs carved by Jean Cacaud.

Let yourself be surprised by the natural site of the Gour de Vaux, this granite chaos crossed by the Thaurion, a small river that rises on the Plateau de Millevaches and flows through rugged terrain. But before that, you'll discover exceptional panoramic views of the authentic, unspoilt Creus countryside, where the imprint of the Creus stonemasons punctuates your walk. Start: cross the hamlet of La Chaise and its stone bridge and take the track to the right, 11 km, 3h, yellow markings.

Dive into the history of the Templars who built a chapel in Pallier in the 12th century. This one offers a very beautiful wall-belfry façade, whose door framed by two buttresses is surmounted by a pointed arch and a tympanum with a 14th century coat of arms. Behind the chapel, there is a cemetery with tombstones decorated with a "double besantée" cross, which has a small circular geometric figure.

Follow the small country roads to fully appreciate the authenticity of the undulating landscapes where forests and meadows alternate, and take advantage of your walk to discover the typical villages of Vallières and Saint-Marc à Frongier, brimming with small rural heritage frozen for eternity in the Creuse granite.

A picturesque and authentic valley that plunges the hiker into a preserved environment, where the almost invisible imprint of man is forgotten. From La Lézioux, turn left onto the D16A towards Gentioux until you reach the bend at the end of the village (before the 16th-century fleuronnée cross). Go down to the right by the sunken path. Walk through the pastures, then follow the perimeter of the pond to the right. Pass on the edge of the pond on the left then take the sunken path on the right under the trees. You will reach the village of Verginas. In the village, turn right, pass in front of a cross, then follow the road: after a stream on the right and a cross on the left, you arrive at a crossroads. Fork right onto the path: it runs alongside woods and pastures on the side of the valley and leads to Chaumont. In the village, turn right, then, at the paved crossing, turn left into a path that goes down to a peat bog. Go along the edge of it to the right; several granite ""plank bridges"" provided access to it - and arrive at an old mill, showing traces of the diversion of water from the Chandouille stream. Continue on the left. A wide track rises as the path goes on, panorama. It turns to the left before joining the D16. Follow the D16 on the right through the woods and go up to Arfouilloux. After the houses, turn right for 1 km on the forest path that runs alongside woods and pastures. In the bend to the left, you pass a stream and follow the beech-lined sunken path to the right until you reach the D16A. Then turn left to reach La Lézioux. A small building housing an old bread oven is on the right."

Welcome to the Gîte des Lacs, a peaceful interlude on the shores of Lake Lavaud-Gelade in Neypoux. Nestled in a green setting, this house of character invites you to slow down and enjoy nature to the full. Just a 10-minute walk away, a wild, unspoilt beach awaits you. The villages of Royère-de-Vassivière and Vallières, 15 minutes away, offer all the essential shops. This cosy 130 m² two-storey house is ideal for families or groups of friends. It offers beautiful, convivial living spaces, perfect for sharing moments together, relaxing, playing or teleworking in peace and quiet. Upstairs, three comfortable bedrooms welcome young and old, including one dedicated to children. A spacious bathroom completes the ensemble. Outside, enjoy a vast 5000 m² enclosed park, a shaded terrace and a secure pool.

Annick and Jean-René welcome you to their 17th-century house in the Creuse region of France, which has been carefully renovated for a peaceful vacation, allowing you to recharge your batteries in calm and serenity. The room has been designed with healthy materials: wood, earth/lime plaster, cellulose wadding insulation, etc. This large 36m² room features a relaxation area, an open-plan bathroom with sink, shower and toilet. The warmth of the larch parquet flooring, stonework and exposed beams lend it a serene charm. 2 velux windows, from which a landscape of forests and green meadows can be discovered, flood it with light. The vegetarian and organic breakfast can be adapted to suit your tastes. Annick and Jean-René offer organic, vegetarian and vegan meals, prepared with care and love. Annick offers massages and relaxation sessions.

Gîte L?UNIK ? Nature break at Lac de Vassivière The modern, bright L?UNIK gîte is located in Royère-de-Vassivière, in the heart of the Parc Naturel Régional de Millevaches. Only 3 minutes from the lake. Ideal for 6 people, the gîte combines design, comfort and authenticity: three spacious bedrooms, a warm living space and an atmosphere conducive to relaxation. On-site: bakery, butcher's shop, grocery store, pharmacy, restaurant, tobacconist's shop, vending machine, charging stations and City Park. An exceptional natural setting: swimming on landscaped beaches, sailing, paddling, canoeing, fishing, boat trips, mountain biking and hiking. Everything you need for an active or relaxing vacation. Explore Vassivière Island and its contemporary art center, farmers' markets, or Eymoutiers, Bourganeuf, Aubusson and Limoges.

The guest house is located in the center of Royère-de-Vassivière and offers three rooms for a total capacity of 6 people. WIFI On the ground floor, the Histoire Creusoise room for 2 people (140cm bed) with private bathroom. Kitchen available for small-scale cooking. Upstairs, living room with TV and independent relaxation area. Souvenirs de Chine room for 2 people (2 x 90cm beds). The private bathroom of the Souvenirs de Chine room is on the landing (opposite the room). Belle Epoque" room for 2 people (160cm bed) with private shower room. Terrace and garden at the rear of the house. Public parking in front of the house.

Stone house located in a small hamlet in Royère de Vassivière.

Terrace boats accessible to all (no permit required). Come and (re)discover the lake for a stroll, a picnic on the water or an evening out with the bistro du lac. Rental by the day, half-day or 2 hours.

Maison 3 is a beautifully renovated barn in the heart of the Limousin countryside. Part of a larger stone farmhouse, the property can accommodate up to 5 people. A large private area is located at the rear of the house, with a zen-like garden inviting you to relax and unwind. The house comprises a living room with a fully-equipped kitchen opening onto the lounge-dining area. The lounge area features 2 sofas, one of which can be converted into a single bed. A wood-burning stove provides heating whenever the weather warms up. Upstairs, you'll find : - bathroom with bath and WC - a bedroom with 2 double beds, with the option of adding screens for added privacy. This gite is ideal for stargazing, as there's no light pollution!

Nearby on Lake Vassivière, in a quiet environment, enjoy the nature activities on offer. 72m2. Living room, kitchen. 2 bathrooms with shower and washbasin. 2 bedrooms (1 bunk bed and 2 single beds per room). 2WC. A barn is at your disposal to put equipment (saddlery, bike, motorbike...). Meadow for horses

Here you'll be staying with a local! Vassiviere, Sylvie and Jean -yves will welcome you to their Fuste "la maison des écureuils" in a natural environment aptly named PETIT CANADA FRANCAIS . You'll set down your suitcases on the first floor, where a family room awaits you, comprising 2 separate bedrooms: "renard roux" (red fox) 1 double bed, "grenouille fraise" (strawberry frog) 3 single beds (2 can be placed closer together), + cot available. Separate toilet and shower room.

Comfortable Creusois gîte located in the quiet hamlet of Masgrangeas, a stone's throw from Lac de Vassivière. Several hiking trails start from the gîte. All the amenities of Royère-de-Vassivière are just 5 minutes away by car or 15 minutes by bike (supermarket, butcher's shop, Tuesday morning market, pharmacy, tobacconist, bar-restaurant, etc.). Online booking: www.leferacheval-vassiviere.com

Created in 1989, the Verger de Cessinas offers 2ha of red berries on the edge of the Lavaud-Gelade lake, in a calm, protected environment. Sales of blueberries, raspberries, blackcurrants, redcurrants and rhubarb, fresh or processed (jams, jellies, nectars and coulis) on site (by appointment). Self-service blueberry picking in summer, Monday to Saturday. Mornings from 9.30am to 12pm at Senoueix in the commune of Gentioux Pigerolles, afternoons from 3.30pm to 6.30pm at St Marc à Loubaud.

The Lavaud-Gelade lake, in Saint-Marc-à-Loubaud, is a real natural gem in the heart of the Millevaches plateau, with its wild, unspoilt character. Created in 1943 on the Taurion River, this vast 300-hectare lake is set in a remarkable environment of moorland, meadows, forests and peat bog wetlands. Classified as a Natura 2000 zone, it is home to a rich biodiversity and offers changing landscapes, between wooded hills and secret shores. Less crowded than Lac de Vassivière, it offers an authentic setting for contemplation, hiking and fishing, in a peaceful and intimate atmosphere.

Discover float tube fishing for predators on the Lavaud Gelade or Faux La Montagne lakes. You're sure to have seen a funny little boat piloted by an angler during your walks along the water! It's a float tube! An ambassador for modern, environmentally-friendly fishing, the float tube offers a host of possibilities for anglers. Lightweight and space-saving, the float tube is ideal for fishing in areas difficult to reach from the shore. Fun and a little sporty, the float tube is sure to appeal to young and old alike! Included in the package: - Introduction to float tube fishing for predators - Loan of top-of-the-range fishing equipment (including lures) - Floatation jackets for safety - Personalized guidance on technique and target fish

With a surface area of 300 hectares, Lac de Lavaud Gelade is one of the largest lakes in the Creuse after Lac de Vassivière. It is a wild and unspoilt site, with a varied landscape and remarkable flora and fauna. This artificial lake, built in 1943 on the Taurion river, is located in the Millevaches Regional Nature Park, between meadows, moors, coniferous and deciduous forests, wetlands and peat bogs. It has been classified as a Natura 2000 zone. Wilder than Lac de Vassivière, this 2nd category lake is much appreciated by nature lovers and anglers alike. It boasts a high density of white fish, predators (pike, perch, zander) and cyprinids. It is equipped with 10 spots for night carp fishing. A hiking trail takes you around this green, watery setting (topo chamina). You can also enjoy

Set in a landscape of heather moorland typical of the Millevaches plateau, this drystone bridge spans the Thaurion river. Listed as a Historic Monument since 1990, this structure dates back to the 17th century. The surviving arch alone illustrates the dexterity of the builders of the time and the workmanship of Creuse stone. It supported a cobbled track, the traces of which can still be seen on either side of the structure. Around the bridge are the stones that formed its masonry. The Limousin region is home to numerous remnants of ancient single-arch bridges. These structures, often referred to as "Roman bridges", date back to Roman times. Others were built between the 12th and 18th centuries. The ideal setting for a picnic break or a souvenir photo in an unspoilt natural setting.

Set in a landscape of heather moorland typical of the Millevaches plateau, this drystone bridge spans the Thaurion river. Listed as a Historic Monument since 1990, this structure dates back to the 17th century. The surviving arch alone illustrates the dexterity of the builders of the time and the workmanship of Creuse stone. It supported a cobbled track, the traces of which can still be seen on either side of the structure. Around the bridge are the stones that formed its masonry. The Limousin region is home to numerous remnants of ancient single-arch bridges. These structures, often referred to as "Roman bridges", date back to Roman times. Others were built between the 12th and 18th centuries. The ideal setting for a picnic break or a souvenir photo in an unspoilt natural setting.

On the Plateau de Millevaches, between Felletin and Gentioux, farm sales of blueberries, raspberries, redcurrants (fresh, jam, jellies, coulis and nectars), strawberries, blackberries, blackcurrants, green tomatoes, rhubarb, pumpkin (jams). Blueberry and rhubarb compote. Blueberry picking in the orchard in summer from Monday to Saturday, 9am to 4pm. The orchard is certified by Agriculture Biologique and Bienvenue à la Ferme.

Originally from Brittany, Emmanuelle Piriot has set up her Lo Blat Nègre workshop in the village of La Nouaille. Here, she makes buckwheat galettes and wheat crêpes, using locally-grown, organic flours.

Discover real XIXth century rural life through a collection of tools, domestic objects ans old vehicles displayed inside buildings dating from the XVIth and XVIIth centuries listed on the French landmark register. Acces to the garden and walks after guided tour.

This late 12th-century building comprises a three-bay nave, a transept and a choir with flat chevet. In the nave, the double barrel vault falls on pointed-arch arches supported by capitals with crossettes and fluted bases. Four half-columns with foliate capitals and heads decorate the transept, supporting the arches of the pointed arch and choir vault. The molding dates from the 14th century. The chevet window features a three-lobed infill. The chapel created between two buttresses to the north, with its pointed barrel vault, dates from the 14th century. 14th-century door with spandrel carved with oak leaves. The door on the east facade dates from the 18th century. The free-standing bell tower dates from the late 12th century. The four central buttresses do not appear to have been added after the fact. The old spire is of a regional type.

In September, pizza pop is available in St Martin Château (Tuesdays 3, 17 and 24), Faux la Montagne (Wednesdays 4, 18 and 25), Royère de Vassivière (Thursday 19), Vallière ( Thursday 5 and 26), Le Monteil au Vicomte (Friday 20) , St Hilaire Le Château (Friday 6 and 27), Bourganeuf ( Saturday 28)

At the restaurant, you will find an original and family cuisine, prepared with fresh products, mostly from local producers and organic farming .. At the bar, you can enjoy a cocktail, chat, connect to the internet. You will also have the pleasure of playing dice or pinball, billiards or baby. Or simply have a drink with your friends.. In the shop, you will find local products, crafts, groceries, wine, fair trade products, jewellery, clothes.. Occasionally, and depending on your desires, you can see exhibitions, listen to a concert, watch a film, participate in a workshop or a debate. The detailed programme is available on the internet and facebook. The workshop accepts the local Creusoise currency, the Mige.

Our café-restaurant on the square in Gentioux welcomes you in a warm atmosphere. Fresh, seasonal cuisine. Workman's menu weekdays, à la carte weekends. Bar, café, entertainment... Follow our news!

The young chef, Timothy Henoque, offers fresh, seasonal cuisine, prepared like a small bistro, with beautiful, colorful plates to make your mouth water and awaken your taste buds. The menu is renewed

La tablée fermière de lachaud offers local cuisine on Friday evenings and a snack bar on Saturday lunchtimes

The bistro du lac offers pizza and food to take away or on site. Beer bar. Come and enjoy the Terrace overlooking the lake.

Ideally located, come and discover our new lakeside restaurant from June.

Festive, friendly atmosphere. L'Alméria offers traditional, family-style cuisine, as well as themed evenings and meals: surprises, moules frites, karaoke, gambas... Pizzas made in the large dining room remain the speciality of L'Alméria.

How about taking to the open sea for a moment, for a tasty stroll along the water on Lac de Vassivière? Franck offers you a tasty and convivial moment of relaxation aboard his boat, a 12-seater catamaran accessible to people with reduced mobility. Selection of quality local produce, charcuterie and cheese boards. Throughout your escapade, he'll explain all the facets of this lake with its jagged shores, its biodiversity, its history and its anecdotes. Whether you're with the family, friends or a group, choose your formula. Hot and cold drinks for sale. Event organization, fishing outings, birthdays, seminars, stag and hen parties, picnics on the water. For groups, Le TREIZE and ADI MILLES Tour offer a day out at Vassivière: visit the lake by boat + entry to the mini-golf course.

Ideally situated on the Broussas peninsula on the edge of the lake, this friendly guinguette offers convivial cuisine and freshly harvested produce. It's the place to be for summer evenings at the heart of the lake. Every week, come and listen to quality concerts. Atmosphere guaranteed. On-site supervised beach in summer, children's play area, shuttle boat departure. Reopening April 29, 2023.

Les Chambres du Lac offers you a moment of rest and togetherness—a respite in a peaceful, lush setting—where you can enjoy, if you wish, the flavors of our guesthouse cuisine featuring local specialties. Les Chambres du Lac: Brigitte and JoBl warmly welcome you to their traditional stone house, located in the Millevaches Regional Nature Park, 300 m from Lake Lavaud Gelade and 10 km from Lake Vassivière, where you can enjoy a variety of activities. Jo%EBl, who is passionate about fishing, will be delighted to share this hobby with you.

A natural area with 25 pitches on the banks of Lac de Lavaud Gelade, renowned for its fishing. Classified as a 2nd category lake, it is rich in fish: pike, pike-perch, perch, carp... Open from mid-June to mid-September, the area is ideal for resting, hiking, canoeing or fishing. Motorhome reception. Sanitary block: shower, washbasin, toilet.

Welcome to the Gîte des Lacs, a peaceful interlude on the shores of Lake Lavaud-Gelade in Neypoux. Nestled in a green setting, this house of character invites you to slow down and enjoy nature to the full. Just a 10-minute walk away, a wild, unspoilt beach awaits you. The villages of Royère-de-Vassivière and Vallières, 15 minutes away, offer all the essential shops. This cosy 130 m² two-storey house is ideal for families or groups of friends. It offers beautiful, convivial living spaces, perfect for sharing moments together, relaxing, playing or teleworking in peace and quiet. Upstairs, three comfortable bedrooms welcome young and old, including one dedicated to children. A spacious bathroom completes the ensemble. Outside, enjoy a vast 5000 m² enclosed park, a shaded terrace and a secure pool.

A natural area with 25 pitches on the banks of Lac de Lavaud Gelade, renowned for its fishing. Classified as a 2nd category lake, it is rich in fish: pike, pike-perch, perch, carp... Open from mid-June to mid-September, the area is ideal for resting, hiking, canoeing or fishing. Motorhome reception. Sanitary block: shower, washbasin, toilet.

Ground floor - fitted kitchen (5-burner piano with 2 ovens, microwave, coffee maker, fridge, freezer) opening onto a large living room with 2 3-seater sofas and 2 original armchairs, television and box for connection in this living room, and a pantry at the rear of these 2 rooms. 1st floor - 3 bedrooms each equipped with walk-in wardrobes, bedside tables, lamps and a 2-person bed, including an almost 30 m2 master suite with a 160x200 bed, library in the back bedroom (multiple reading choices), bathroom with shower, sink and bathtub, dressing room at the end of the hallway. 2nd floor - very large room with exposed beams that can be used as a 4th bedroom, equipped with 2 convertible sofas, one for 2 people and the other for 1, also serving as a reading room and board games for children. Table tennis - canoe kayak - table soccer...

Annick and Jean-René welcome you to their 17th-century house in the Creuse region of France, which has been carefully renovated for a peaceful vacation, allowing you to recharge your batteries in calm and serenity. The room has been designed with healthy materials: wood, earth/lime plaster, cellulose wadding insulation, etc. This large 36m² room features a relaxation area, an open-plan bathroom with sink, shower and toilet. The warmth of the larch parquet flooring, stonework and exposed beams lend it a serene charm. 2 velux windows, from which a landscape of forests and green meadows can be discovered, flood it with light. The vegetarian and organic breakfast can be adapted to suit your tastes. Annick and Jean-René offer organic, vegetarian and vegan meals, prepared with care and love. Annick offers massages and relaxation sessions.

The RESEAULAC association is responsible for the management of some fifteen cottages on the shores of Lake Vassivière This former vacation village, which has been sold off, comprises around a hundred gîtes belonging to as many owners Each owner has decorated and furnished his or her gîte according to his or her own tastes, to ensure maximum comfort. Parking lots have been built close to the residences to avoid traffic inside the site. The association also caters for group stays, with a room available for weddings, cousinades, company seminars, etc., as events are an important part of its activity 9 Gîtes for 4 to 6 people - From 140 euros per 2 nights / 270 euros per week in low season / 300 euros per week in mid season / 470 and 530 euros in high and very high season.

Martine welcomes you to "Le Mazot", a small 30m2 wooden chalet-studio with terrace, in the heart of nature, in a peaceful setting ideal for resting, recharging your batteries and discovering this beautiful Creuse region. The châlet is equipped with a kitchenette, a bathroom with shower, vanity unit and toilet, a comfortable 2-person clic clac bed and garden furniture. It is located 7km from Royère de Vassivière, 12km from Lac de Vassivière and 24km from Aubusson. Linen provided. Housework included.

Gîte L?UNIK ? Nature break at Lac de Vassivière The modern, bright L?UNIK gîte is located in Royère-de-Vassivière, in the heart of the Parc Naturel Régional de Millevaches. Only 3 minutes from the lake. Ideal for 6 people, the gîte combines design, comfort and authenticity: three spacious bedrooms, a warm living space and an atmosphere conducive to relaxation. On-site: bakery, butcher's shop, grocery store, pharmacy, restaurant, tobacconist's shop, vending machine, charging stations and City Park. An exceptional natural setting: swimming on landscaped beaches, sailing, paddling, canoeing, fishing, boat trips, mountain biking and hiking. Everything you need for an active or relaxing vacation. Explore Vassivière Island and its contemporary art center, farmers' markets, or Eymoutiers, Bourganeuf, Aubusson and Limoges.