Guidebook for Saint-Léger-Magnazeix
Sightseeing
On the banks of the Vienne River, Chauvigny is part town/ part medieval village overlooked by a hill with several ruined castles along its ridge. Visit the Château d’Harcourt for free to admire the architecture. In summer you can also watch an impressive display of birds of prey inside the castle grounds. There is an exhibition of industrial architecture in the donjon and you can walk up the steps to the entrance to get a close up view of the gorgeous Collegiale; Church of Saint Pierre. The Church of Notre-Dame is also worth visiting. Descending to the newer part of Chauvigny on the river banks below, is a thriving market town which is liveliest to visit on Saturdays.
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Chauvigny
On the banks of the Vienne River, Chauvigny is part town/ part medieval village overlooked by a hill with several ruined castles along its ridge. Visit the Château d’Harcourt for free to admire the architecture. In summer you can also watch an impressive display of birds of prey inside the castle grounds. There is an exhibition of industrial architecture in the donjon and you can walk up the steps to the entrance to get a close up view of the gorgeous Collegiale; Church of Saint Pierre. The Church of Notre-Dame is also worth visiting. Descending to the newer part of Chauvigny on the river banks below, is a thriving market town which is liveliest to visit on Saturdays.
Bellac is a small market town. The 13th century stone arched bridge across the tranquil River Vincou is a good place to have a view across the town. Heading into Bellac itself you will see numerous ancient houses, dating from the 15th to 17th centuries, with the remains of part of the original defensive walls of the town. Among the notable religious monuments in the town is the 12th - 15th century Church of Notre-Dame boasting elements of both roman and gothic style architecture. The river bank is perfect for taking a stroll along and a nice place for a picnic! Market days are Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.
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Bellac
Bellac is a small market town. The 13th century stone arched bridge across the tranquil River Vincou is a good place to have a view across the town. Heading into Bellac itself you will see numerous ancient houses, dating from the 15th to 17th centuries, with the remains of part of the original defensive walls of the town. Among the notable religious monuments in the town is the 12th - 15th century Church of Notre-Dame boasting elements of both roman and gothic style architecture. The river bank is perfect for taking a stroll along and a nice place for a picnic! Market days are Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.
The small town of Le-Dorat is partly surrounded by a part of its original 15th century defensive walls and attractive gardens in terraces next to the walls. You will find some attractive streets of medieval houses to explore, many dating from the 16th and 17th centuries, and some rather grand houses from the same period. The Collegiale Saint-Pierre church, constructed originally in the 12th century, is one of the finest churches in the region. It features an octagonal bell tower on three levels and a stone entrance doorway, influenced by arab architectural styles, with an 11th century crypt.
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Le Dorat
The small town of Le-Dorat is partly surrounded by a part of its original 15th century defensive walls and attractive gardens in terraces next to the walls. You will find some attractive streets of medieval houses to explore, many dating from the 16th and 17th centuries, and some rather grand houses from the same period. The Collegiale Saint-Pierre church, constructed originally in the 12th century, is one of the finest churches in the region. It features an octagonal bell tower on three levels and a stone entrance doorway, influenced by arab architectural styles, with an 11th century crypt.
Arts & Culture
Oradour-sur-Glane is a rather haunting commune in the Haute-Vienne department in the Limousin region in west-central France. The original village was destroyed on 10 June 1944, when 642 of its inhabitants, including women and children, were massacred by a German Waffen-SS company. A new village was built after the war on a nearby site but on the orders of the then French president, Charles de Gaulle, the original has been preserved and maintained as it was left in 1944 as a permanent memorial with a really interesting museum about the tragedy of the village in WW2.
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Oradour-sur-Glane
Oradour-sur-Glane is a rather haunting commune in the Haute-Vienne department in the Limousin region in west-central France. The original village was destroyed on 10 June 1944, when 642 of its inhabitants, including women and children, were massacred by a German Waffen-SS company. A new village was built after the war on a nearby site but on the orders of the then French president, Charles de Gaulle, the original has been preserved and maintained as it was left in 1944 as a permanent memorial with a really interesting museum about the tragedy of the village in WW2.
Entertainment & Activities
Futuroscope is a theme park based upon multimedia, cinematographic futuroscope and audio-visual techniques. It has several 3D and 4D cinemas along with other attractions and shows, some of which are the only examples in the world. It is the only theme park of its type in Europe. It's a park for children of all ages. The kids will enjoy the adrenaline-generators, and the adults will appreciate the various technologies and pretty, more calm shows. Be sure not to miss the spectacular lazer light and fireworks display set against the lake! It is located in the department of Vienne, 10 kilometres north of Poitiers.
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Futuroscope
Avenue René MonoryFuturoscope is a theme park based upon multimedia, cinematographic futuroscope and audio-visual techniques. It has several 3D and 4D cinemas along with other attractions and shows, some of which are the only examples in the world. It is the only theme park of its type in Europe. It's a park for children of all ages. The kids will enjoy the adrenaline-generators, and the adults will appreciate the various technologies and pretty, more calm shows. Be sure not to miss the spectacular lazer light and fireworks display set against the lake! It is located in the department of Vienne, 10 kilometres north of Poitiers.
Montmorillon is located in Poitou-Charentes, south of the Loire Valley. It has a pretty old quarter, with markets, churches and chapels to explore. There are two supermarkets, doctors, pharmacies, schools, restaurants, bars and even English tea-rooms. (The traditional recipe for Montmorillon macarons remains unchanged for over 150 years!) The Gartempe River running through Montmorillon is host to a range of activities that interest people of all ages- from fishing to kayaking. Horse-riding is also available and is a delightful way in which to explore the surrounding area. Tennis, football, swimming, gymnastics and golf facilities are available and there is an excellent campsite here too!
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Montmorillon
Montmorillon is located in Poitou-Charentes, south of the Loire Valley. It has a pretty old quarter, with markets, churches and chapels to explore. There are two supermarkets, doctors, pharmacies, schools, restaurants, bars and even English tea-rooms. (The traditional recipe for Montmorillon macarons remains unchanged for over 150 years!) The Gartempe River running through Montmorillon is host to a range of activities that interest people of all ages- from fishing to kayaking. Horse-riding is also available and is a delightful way in which to explore the surrounding area. Tennis, football, swimming, gymnastics and golf facilities are available and there is an excellent campsite here too!
Food Scene
Close by is the town Les Herolles, which has market once a month on the 29th of each month (unless this is a Sunday in which case the market is moved to the following Monday). Les Herolles's market is said to be the biggest market in this part of France, selling everything from sheep, horses and chickens to wine and cheese.
Les Hérolles
Close by is the town Les Herolles, which has market once a month on the 29th of each month (unless this is a Sunday in which case the market is moved to the following Monday). Les Herolles's market is said to be the biggest market in this part of France, selling everything from sheep, horses and chickens to wine and cheese.
Parks & Nature
The Lac du Mondon in Cromac is set in an attractive landscaped park of by a fishing lake. Facilities include an outdoor swimming pool, Wi-Fi access, children's play area and numerous other activities.
Camping du Lac de Mondon
1 bis La Forge de MondonThe Lac du Mondon in Cromac is set in an attractive landscaped park of by a fishing lake. Facilities include an outdoor swimming pool, Wi-Fi access, children's play area and numerous other activities.
Situated about 25 kilometres to the north of Limoges, the Lake of Saint-Pardoux covers more than 750 acres, and offers a wide range of facilities and activities to summer visitors- from quiet walks around the edges of the lake to boating on the water, and from beaches around the edges of the lake to acrobatic tree adventure parks. Among the most popular with families are the various activities on the beaches, while active teenagers will enjoy absailing across the waters of the lake. Fitness enthusiasts will want to try the 'Parcours de Santé', a marked series of 4 routes between 700 metres and 1.3 kilometres long that include various balancing exercises, climbing walls and other challenges.
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Lac de Saint-Pardoux
Situated about 25 kilometres to the north of Limoges, the Lake of Saint-Pardoux covers more than 750 acres, and offers a wide range of facilities and activities to summer visitors- from quiet walks around the edges of the lake to boating on the water, and from beaches around the edges of the lake to acrobatic tree adventure parks. Among the most popular with families are the various activities on the beaches, while active teenagers will enjoy absailing across the waters of the lake. Fitness enthusiasts will want to try the 'Parcours de Santé', a marked series of 4 routes between 700 metres and 1.3 kilometres long that include various balancing exercises, climbing walls and other challenges.