Visit to the village of Treignac

Come and visit the village of Treignac-sur-Vézère, southwest of the Plateau de Millevaches Regional Natural Park , it is a pretty Little Town of Character, which is worth the detour in many ways: heritage, local products , history and sport, it is an ideal family holiday spot in Corrèze. Do you like sport, charming places with everything you need nearby? On the way to Treignac !

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Holidays in Treignac!

Treignac is a perfect place for a family holiday in Corrèze, it has a double geographical advantage: in the gorges of the Vézère and at the gateway to the Regional Natural Park of the Plateau de Millevaches. It is a Nature Sports Station that lives up to its name since a multitude of nature, outdoor and sports leisure activities can be practiced there.

The origins of Treignac date back to around the year 1000, at the beginning of the Middle Ages. A castle was built there, of which no remains remain today. Around the ^13th century, the town expanded because it was positioned on the Way of Saint-Jacques de Compostelle (the Rocamadour route). It is surrounded by ramparts, their evocation can be seen around the Porte de Chabirande. Damaged at the time of the Wars of Religion, Treignac recovered during the Renaissance and thanks to its landscape assets, its good life (at an altitude of around 400m, the air is healthy and pleasant), and the quality of its drinking water (the spring water is very pure), it continued to develop and even enjoyed the construction of a railway line.

To visit the city, you can trust the Heritage Circuit, available on the Internet, or at the Tourist Office. You can also walk freely and enjoy going from surprise to surprise, Treignac is small and you can walk around it on foot. Park near the Place de la République to start your walk. Signs will guide you to explain the main places of interest. In the center, you will see old houses with beautiful architectural assets, alongside houses dating from the Renaissance, including the one housing the Museum of Popular Arts and Traditions of the Haute Vézère.

The Halle de Treignac, in its first version, dates from the ^13th century, it was remodeled to facilitate circulation in the village but retains its beautiful framework with slate tiles from Travassac. You will enjoy admiring the Chapel of Notre Dame de la Paix and its very curious twisted bell tower which performs a twist as it soars towards the sky. Amazing! Continue on the Rue de la Garde and let yourself be guided to continue your visit of Treignac.

To discover around Treignac

• The unmissable Lac des Bariousses ! A place to spend days between sport and relaxation. To walk, play in the water, do nautical and sports activities. During the summer, an inflatable structure is installed on the water, you can access it by sessions and jump on the elements between them and in the water. Pedal boat, canoe stand up paddle, this lake is a little gem nestled in the heart of the forest.
  
  
• The small village of Lestards will be a nice starting point for hikes, a few kilometers away and by the way, there is a curious church with a thatched roof! Not common in the region! Take your walking shoes to go see the Cascade du Saut de la Virole.
  
  
• Le Suc au May is a very beautiful viewpoint over the neighboring town of Chaumeil, between the Monédières massif and the Millevaches Plateau, it is the grandiose nature of Corrèze which is expressed!

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