Discover Saint-merd-les-oussines' natural attractions

On the program of the walk, two emblematic sites of the Plateau of Millevaches: the vestiges of Cars, elements of a vast Gallo-Roman agricultural domain, and the Peat bog of Longeyroux. An interpretation trail starting from the parking lot will allow you to go around it. Another element of heritage, the sectional mill of Les Maisons has been remarkably restored by the commune. NB: wet passages on several places. Take the overhanging passages on the side of the path to avoid the puddles.

Discovering two unmissable attractions of the Plateau de Millevaches: the Gallo-Roman remains of Les Cars and the Longeyroux peat bogDepart from the war memorial; head in the direction of Les Cars.At the crossroads after the bridge over the Vézère, a path rises 30 metres in front between the houses. At the height of the small barn, take the path on the right between two low walls. It extends into a track through the undergrowth that climbs and then descends to the left towards the road.Follow this road on the right; then turn left at the next crossroads to Les Rioux. In the village, the path on the right that passes above a thatched property leads to the Les Cars site (40 mn round trip).Continue on the road to Les Maisons. Go down into the village; a track passes in front of the restored mill. At the crossroads, turn left onto a track that climbs into the woods. Follow it for 600 metres and then take a path on the left that crosses a heather moor. At the end of the plot, continue straight ahead, the path runs alongside a meadow. At the bottom of the valley, this path becomes a stream: go up onto the bank; two small bridges allow you to cross it. A wide track leads you to the village of Celle.Go through it. 200 m after you leave the village, a short path on the left joins a road. Follow it on the left to reach the reception area for the Longeyroux peat bog (off the circuit: it is possible to go down the interpretation trail - 30-minute circuit).Continue on this road for 500 m; in a bend, take the track which goes straight ahead.Where the tracks cross, continue straight on the path that rises and then enters the forest. Go along the fence to go through the wetland. The path continues in the woods. When you get up to a meadow, fork left to join the Borde.Continue by the small road. Turn left at the next crossroads to reach St-Merd.

Escape to the heart of the unique site of the Millevaches plateau, also known as "the Limousin Mountain". The 12 km 200 circuit invites you to a beautiful bike ride to discover the many treasures of the Millevaches regional nature park. This vast granite plateau is characterised by the presence of numerous lakes, peat bogs and waterways. Your journey will begin in the commune of St-Merd-Les-Oussines, through which the river Vézère flows. After a visit to the village, you must visit the Gallo-Roman ruins of Les Cars. Discover the remains dating from the first half of the 2nd century AD. After the first few kilometres, the circuit offers a beautiful escapade in the heart of the Longeyroux peat bog. Identified as a "biological environment of European interest" for the diversity of its flora and fauna, the peat is an otter's paradise.

This trail from the granite village of Chavanac takes us to one of the most visited sites on the Plateau de Millevaches, the Longeyroux peat bog.Leave from the church square in Chavanac. Take the D49 towards Meymac. At the end of the village, opposite a cross, turn right. After 200 m, leave the road and go straight on a track; pass the last house in the village and continue on the main track.At the end of this wide track, at a wood storage area, take the path on the right for 100 m. Leave it on the left to cross the stream on a footbridge, and go up a grassy path through a young plantation. This path joins a small road.Follow it to the left for 500 m. The path leads off to the right, bypassing a forest.At a crossroads in the paths, take the one on the right, which crosses the Vézère by a footbridge. Continue straight ahead until you reach the grove. Turn right at the entrance to the grove and follow the track that goes straight ahead along the fence. After passing through a wetland, the Hundred Stones site comes into view (you can go in through the gate to get closer).Continue along this track which enters a wood and then joins the D109 road, which you should take on the right.From the peat bog car park, you can go down the interpretation trail (30 minute round trip). Continue along the road for 500 metres, then take the track that goes straight off at to the right at a bend. Where the tracks cross, take the right-hand track, which becomes a small forest road.At a crossroads, this road describes a right angle. 300 metres further on, take a track that goes right into the undergrowth, climbing slightly. After 1 km, you come to an intersection of tracks. Take the beautiful track on the left. After the bridge over the Vézère, it leads to the village of Chavanac.

This path, starting from the granite village of Chavanac, leads us to one of the most visited sites on the Millevaches plateau, the Longeyroux peat bog. This 255-hectare peat bog occupies the bottom of a wet basin that collects rainwater from the surrounding puys; this is how the emblematic river of the plateau, the Vézère, is born. A short detour to the site of the Hundred Stones recalls the legend of the herd of sheep petrified by a curse.

Millevaches gave its name to this high plateau of granite and springs of the Massif Central as well as to the regional natural park Millevaches en Limousin. This hike leads us on the watershed between the two watersheds of the Garonne and the Loire: indeed, the Diège (which joins the Dordogne and then the Garonne) and the Vienne (which flows into the Loire) have their source nearby. The first part of the hike offers magnificent views through heather moors. On the way back, two small hooks allow you to discover two of the sources of the Vienne river.

This circuit takes us along the watershed between the Garonne and Loire rivers!Departure from the village square. Go up the street to the right of the church. At the crossroads, take the road to the right for 100 metres to the D 36. Cross the road and go straight ahead.At the crossroads, go down a wide track on the right. At the next crossroads, turn left onto a track that goes towards a high-voltage line.Turn left when you reach the trail. It goes through woods and across moors offering several points of view on the tributary valleys of the Diège and the village of Sornac to join a tarmac path, then the road (take care - follow the signposting carefully on this long portion - there are not very many landmarks).When you reach the main road, do not go towards Malepouge but turn left. Follow the road for 500 metres. A track goes down through the undergrowth to an old quarry. Follow this track to the right, cross the stream and go up to the small road.Take the road to the left and then go left again at the next crossroads. This road goes to Audouze.At the entrance to the hamlet, a path goes to the left, down to the stream, and then back up to Longy.Go through the hamlet, and continue on the road. At the crossroads, take the road to the right. At the next crossroads, follow the road to the right for 20 metres and then take the path on the left. It goes around a meadow (the wetland in the pasture is one of the sources of the Vienne) through moors and forests.Where the tracks cross, go up the forest path on the left (on the right is the second source of the Vienne at 200 m: it will become a small road going back to Millevaches, going over the stile and into the pasture.

A walk in the heart of a nature reserve!To start the hike, go behind the park cottage and walk into the meadow as far as the big holly.Take the track to the right at the first crossroads and continue straight ahead.At the second crossroads, turn left.At the third, continue straight ahead, walk on alongside the meadow and go through the spruce plantation.From the viewpoint over the Auvergne mountains and the eastern edge of the Millevaches plateau, continue by crossing the forest again by a track that leads to Le Puy des Pouges. Just before the amateur radio antenna, there is an information panel on the trail to tell you about the moorland and its birds. Continue on the track alongside the fence to the right or left depending on where the sheep are. Go to the side where the fences are open. Continue on a wide track, leaving two paths on your right.100m before the D36 take a right turn. Leave the first road on the left, and at the next crossroads take the one opposite. At the next left, go back along the track you started on, which leads back to the big holly and allows you to enter the meadow just behind the Maison du Parc."

Start :Car park overlooking the bog bordering the D109. Entry sign. Access by Chavanac, Saint-Merd-Les-Oussines or Meymac Markup : blocks of stone with a white cotton grass and an arrow 22 interpretation stations Discovery of the largest peat bog in Limousin, that of Longeyroux as well as the unique flora and fauna it shelters. This bog is an extraordinary site which benefits from several protection measures.

In the heart of the Plateau de Millevaches, a few kilometers from Peyrelevade, beautifully renovated traditional house, adjoining an occasionally occupied dwelling. gîtes Instagram account: @maison_des_arfeix

Fully renovated granite barn. Ideal for accessing the emblematic sites of the Millevaches Regional Nature Park: the Longeyroux peat bog, Mont Bessou, the highest point in the Limousin, and the ruins of the coaches. Compulsory cleaning package: 100? Bed linen and towels are not provided.

La Maison du Parc welcomes you to its bivouac area. It features 4 wooden platforms for setting up your 2-3 person tent (or even sleeping under the stars), a fireplace for cooking and lighting a fire, wood storage, a water point and dry toilets (70 m away). This secure space is ideal for a stopover during your hike or bike ride, or for spending a night in the great outdoors with friends or family. Please do not hesitate to contact the Maison du Parc if you have any specific requirements (riders, groups, etc.).

This beautiful country house has just been freshly renovated and converted into a pleasant gîte for 5 people. The ground floor opens onto a large living room: on one side, a functional kitchen (dishwasher, ovens, induction hob, small appliances...), on the other, dining and relaxation areas warmed in winter by a wood-burning stove (sofa, TV, radio). The staircase leads to a first bedroom (2 beds 90), the shower room (washing machine) and a separate WC, while the second bedroom (1 bed 160) is located under the roof. A vacation atmosphere pervades this pretty furnished apartment, ideally located in the heart of the Millevaches plateau and very close to the Maison du Parc! Not accessible to people with reduced mobility.

Superb, tastefully converted traditional barn set in 2000 m² of enclosed land planted with trees. 3 bedrooms (3 single beds, 2 double beds), living room with kitchenette, microwave, sitting area, wood-burning stove (100? per stere), DVD player, electric heating, 2 shower rooms, 2 WCs. Tourist tax: 0.90 ?/day/adults aged 13 and over.

Small, sunny, single-storey house isolated by a hedge, large garden in a small hamlet in the heart of the Millevaches plateau. Come and discover this area of Haute Corrèze with its thousand landscapes: meadows, moors, heather, peat bogs, forests... A thousand springs in streams, rivers, ponds and lakes... A thousand stones, sculpted rocks, granite quarries... in a mosaic of colors, smells, sounds and natural fragrances. In the midst of this sublime alchemy of nature, come and immerse yourself in our wild little paths through the undergrowth, lulled by birdsong, the trickle of streams and waterfalls, the breath of wind in the leaves, or just soak up the sun while sitting on a rock. Why not take a dip in a lake? Come and visit our unusual and varied sites. Harmony, fullness and serenity will accompany you all the way...

Chantal and Jean's gîte offers you a relaxing stay, entirely renovated in one of the most beautiful parts of the Plateau de Millevaches, where calm and nature are the order of the day! In an authentic spirit, this family home has all the amenities for families and friends. Nearby, the Sèchemaille lake and its supervised beach, ideal for the little ones. Numerous walks for walkers and runners. Activities: hiking, mountain biking and VTC on site, fishing, golf, lake swimming and horseback riding nearby Some sites to visit: Tour Panoramique du Mont Bessou Musée Archéologie et du Patrimoine Marius Vazeilles Le Viaduc des Farges et la Douglasaie Tourbière du Longeyroux à Saint Merd les Oussines Les Cars Gallo-Roman ruins

The gîte chez Chantal et Jean offers you a relaxing stay, entirely renovated in one of the most beautiful parts of the Plateau de Millevaches, where calm and nature are the order of the day! In an authentic spirit, this family home has all amenities. Nearby, the Sèchemaille lake and its supervised beach, ideal for children. Numerous walks for walkers and runners. Activities: hiking, mountain biking, fishing, golf, lake swimming and horseback riding nearby. Places to visit: Tour Panoramique du Mont Bessou Musée Archéologie et du Patrimoine Marius Vazeilles Viaduc des Farges et la Douglasaie Tourbière du Longeyroux à Saint Merd les Oussines Les Cars Gallo-Roman ruins

The Peyrelevade Municipal Campsite is located in the heart of the Plateau de Millevaches Regional Nature Park, a Natura 2000 listed site. The region offers a multitude of sporting, cultural and gastronomic activities. In addition to the campsite, we offer the rental of gîtes for 2/4 persons and 4/5 persons. Rental per night, weekend, middleweek, week, month and year.

In the heart of the Millevaches en Limousin regional nature park, detached house on large plot (6000 m²). 6 km from Bugeat (Centre National d'Entrainement sportif). 2 bedrooms (2 x 120cm beds, 1 x 2cm bed), living room with kitchenette and sitting area, bathroom, terrace, electric heating. Altitude 700 m.

What a curious name is that of St-Merd, which is, in fact, a contraction of St-Médard; a miraculous fountain is dedicated to him at on the outskirts of the village as you go towards the cemetery. Outside the church, notice a tomb (funerary niche), possibly the burial place of a lord of Les Oussines, an old medieval estate located in the town. Inside, a carved tomb topped with a figure may house the burial of a dignitary of the Order of St. John of Jerusalem.

The gisant de Saint-Merd-les-Oussines is a funerary sculpture in the church of Saint-Merd-les-Oussines, Corrèze, France. According to studies, this sculpted tomb is the grave of a dignitary of the Order of St. John of Jerusalem, dating from the 15th century. The Saint-Merd-les-Oussines recumbent is the only granite recumbent from this period preserved in the Limousin region that was not destroyed during the French Revolution; 14 granite recumbents are known.

Enfeu from the chapel of the now-destroyed Château de Saint-Merd. It is the funerary monument of one of the former lords. The château belonged to the Order of Malta and was made a commandery in 1446. The tombstone features two large T-shaped figures, suggesting that it may have belonged to a knight of the Temple.

Saint-Merd depended on the Order of Malta, represented by the Grand Priory of Auvergne, Commander of Bellechassagne. The presbytery, which dates back to the 17th century, is particularly characteristic of the rural architecture of the Millevaches plateau, with its local granite walls and thatched gable roofs. The west gable retains three carved stone projections (reused). A characteristic walled garden with stone well completes the property.

Pont la Pierre is a small granite bridge that crosses the Marcy stream between St Merd les Oussines and Tarnac. In addition to the bucolic character of this bridge, the surrounding environment gives it an exceptional landscape aspect.

The Les Cars archaeological site is one of the most remarkable ancient sites in the Limousin. Between moorland and forest, on the Plateau de Millevaches, a villa and two temple tombs tell the story of a history that goes back almost 2,000 years. The identity of the owners is unknown. But is that the most important thing? Here, for example, the site is undefended and inordinately luxurious: surprising, isn't it? Probably a sign of a long period of peace and wealth? There are surprises for everyone, young and old, history buffs, those curious about construction techniques, agriculture, water management, religious rites, heritage, enigmas? and even hygiene! So, throughout the visit, the Les Cars site tells us almost as much about ourselves as it does about the Roman imperial period.

The Gallo-Roman remains of Les Cars are composed of two funerary buildings and a huge dwelling located 200 m. below. The presence, in the heart of an agricultural estate, of an impressive villa owned by a landowner linked to two private mausoleums, dating from the 2nd and 3rd centuries AD, is a hypothesis that remains to be confirmed. This site, famous for its monolithic granite tank, is open all year round.

Sphagnum (sphagnumsp.) is a moss whose dead parts will eventually form the peat. It can absorb up to 30 to 40 times its weight in water. It acidifies the environment by attracting mineral salts to it.

The round-leaved Sundew (rosolis rotundifolia) which cannot find its food in the soil will seek it in the animal environment by capturing small insects in its leaves.

The round-leaved Sundew (rosolis rotundifolia) which cannot find its food in the soil will seek it in the animal environment by capturing small insects in its leaves.

Family-run inn with traditional cuisine. Inglenook-style grilled meats available to order and outdoor terrace.

Gérard offers generous, tasty home cooking in a warm atmosphere, lunchtime Monday to Friday. Reservations required. In the heart of the Plateau de Millevaches, in Haute-Corrèze.

Creative cuisine using fresh, local produce and home-made discoveries. Breakfast included. Our menus are prepared daily using fresh local produce, according to what's available and what's in season. We are delighted to invite you to come and see what our chef has cooked up for you today. Vegetarian, GLUTEN-FREE and/or LACTOSE-FREE dishes on request ON THE SPOT and/or TO BE TAKEN AWAY. REMEMBER TO BOOK AT 06 48 63 65 85

The "Les Voyageurs" restaurant is one of the region's must-visit gastronomic venues, featuring local specialties and, in particular, Limousin beef and veal. 1 "Toque" in the Gault et Millau, one plate in the Michelin guide. the restaurant is open from Tuesday to Saturday, evenings only and by reservation.

During the week, there is a single menu for lunch. In the evenings, large salads and garnished tourtous. The weekend menu 2 courses in the choice. Bar open all day with ice cream. Groceries in bulk.

The establishment was opened in July 2021 by Marty, Esteban and Bastien with the idea of making it a place of life and conviviality with the will to put in the center of the project the local products. The main products are mainly meats (beef, veal, lamb, pork etc?), cooked on a wood fire. The meats are grilled on a "Kamado" type barbecue. Concerts and theme nights are regularly organized.

Regularly changing menu, based on fresh, seasonal farm produce. Natural wines, local beers and ciders. Traditional and eclectic choices. Relaxed, warm and friendly atmosphere. Shaded terrace. Boules pitch, pétanque balls and bowling (Mölkky) available. The restaurant is open all year round on Friday and Saturday evenings, Sunday lunchtimes and evenings. Closed during the festive season. Wider opening in high season. Reservations possible on weekdays for 8/10 people or more.

Home cooking using local produce.

Gourmet stopover with cuisine based on carefully selected local produce. Specialities: beef fillet with porcini mushrooms accompanied by mounassou, calf's head with vinaigrette, stuffed porcini heads, chocolate walnut cake, blueberry tart... Extensive wine list featuring the finest Bordeaux crus. Store selling quality local products.

Eco-managed gîte and wellness area in the heart of the Haut-Corrézienne countryside. Two double-bedded boxes, dormitory room upstairs with 6 cots.

Service area on the D109 towards Tarnac. Pitches on stabilized ground with street lighting. Shaded site. Welcome panel with practical and tourist information. Euro Relais terminal with electric hook-up, grey water discharge area, toilet cassette drain, tap for full water supply and rubbish container. Charges apply. Rate: 5 euros per night in summer from May to October.

On the site of a former Templar priory in the heart of the Parc Naturel Régional de Millevaches, Stéphanie welcomes you in this nicely renovated house, typical of the habitat of the plateau. Beautiful proportions, granite walls, a slate roof, strong elements such as this exceptional well characterize the place. One enters a vast living room warmed in winter by a wood stove: the relaxation area is warm, the kitchen open to the living room is functional. The beautiful stone staircase leads to a reading or play area, 3 bedrooms and a shower room/WC. The whole is elegant, comfortable and nothing is missing. A promise kept for those who want to break with their daily life: nature vacations, reconnection with the essential, privileged moments with family or friends but also a place to work from a distance with the trees as a backdrop.

"La Bergerie" Francine and Jean Claude welcome you to their renovated sheepfold. Located in the heart of the Plateau de Millevaches, where the Vézère, Corrèze, Creuse and Vienne rivers meet. 2 charming, bright rooms.

In the heart of the Plateau de Millevaches, a few kilometers from Peyrelevade, beautifully renovated traditional house, adjoining an occasionally occupied dwelling. gîtes Instagram account: @maison_des_arfeix

Fully renovated granite barn. Ideal for accessing the emblematic sites of the Millevaches Regional Nature Park: the Longeyroux peat bog, Mont Bessou, the highest point in the Limousin, and the ruins of the coaches. Compulsory cleaning package: 100? Bed linen and towels are not provided.

La Maison du Parc welcomes you to its bivouac area. It features 4 wooden platforms for setting up your 2-3 person tent (or even sleeping under the stars), a fireplace for cooking and lighting a fire, wood storage, a water point and dry toilets (70 m away). This secure space is ideal for a stopover during your hike or bike ride, or for spending a night in the great outdoors with friends or family. Please do not hesitate to contact the Maison du Parc if you have any specific requirements (riders, groups, etc.).

This beautiful country house has just been freshly renovated and converted into a pleasant gîte for 5 people. The ground floor opens onto a large living room: on one side, a functional kitchen (dishwasher, ovens, induction hob, small appliances...), on the other, dining and relaxation areas warmed in winter by a wood-burning stove (sofa, TV, radio). The staircase leads to a first bedroom (2 beds 90), the shower room (washing machine) and a separate WC, while the second bedroom (1 bed 160) is located under the roof. A vacation atmosphere pervades this pretty furnished apartment, ideally located in the heart of the Millevaches plateau and very close to the Maison du Parc! Not accessible to people with reduced mobility.

Why not spend a week in a thatched cottage! Set in a village of 70 contemporary thatched cottages, this pretty, recently-built, 3-star furnished holiday home can sleep up to 4 people and comprises a main room with a kitchen area and sitting area (sofa bed for 2 people) and a bedroom (2 single beds). The shower room and WC are adjoining. After a trip to the Ruines des Cars, the Moulins de Razel or the Rochers Noirs viaduct, you'll enjoy long summer evenings in the small garden overlooking the magnificent scenery of the Plateau de Millevaches.

This charming, freshly-restored studio, not far from the owners' home and another gîte, is set in enchanting surroundings: woods, ponds, the "Rebellier" stream and paths that criss-cross the countryside and invite visitors to discover the omnipresent nature. The large, comfortable living room features a relaxation area (sofa, wifi), a well-equipped kitchen, a sleeping area (1 x 160cm bed, linen provided) and a bathroom (shower, WC). The cosy atmosphere is ideal for a relaxing stay in the heart of the mythical Millevaches plateau.