Terra Aventura in Goulles, at the Tours de Carbonnières

Today, we're going on a treasure hunt with (or without?) the children! We're going to visit an ancient site, with ruins and a beautiful walk in the forest and to motivate the troops, nothing like a game! We're going to follow Zellé le Poïz, through nature which will transport us into the tales and legends of the Tours de Carbonnières. Everything is there for a great afternoon with the family. 4km on foot, it's tiring, it's tiring!

Photos: Corrèze Guide

The Carbonnières Towers

In Goulles en Xaintrie, the Carbonnières Towers are the remains of two dungeon towers, in the heart of nature. There was a feudal fortress there at the beginning of the Middle Ages ( ^11th century) and all that remains are a few ruins and two square towers in a completely natural environment. An abandoned village … Magnificent landscapes … We are in a movie set! Go with family or friends for this easy and fun walk thanks to the Terra Aventura trail.

It's free , you play by downloading an application on your Smartphone. I recommend you download the route data because the network is sometimes capricious in the countryside. You won't get lost, because the path is also marked, but you will at least be sure to finish the game! If it's the first time you play, you will start with a slightly difficult route. This means that the puzzles are tricky and you will have to rack your brains, but that won't hinder your progress.

A site in raw nature

The Xaintrie region boasts rugged landscapes covered in trees and forests with a secretive feel. It's a place we particularly love in Corrèze. We also recommend visiting the Tours de Merle a little further afield, a co-seigneury surrounded by nature, well-preserved and open to visitors with a very entertaining museum display.

You will cross the small village of Goulles, before arriving at a parking lot (everything is well signposted) which will lead you to the paths to reach the towers. Take walking shoes, because the path is rocky and sometimes a little steep and you risk slipping. We will walk a few hundred meters before arriving at a hamlet and diving into the forest towards the old abandoned village and the towers. On the way, beautiful landscapes and a promontory. The puzzles caused us a bit of a hard time: do not hesitate to retrace your steps .

Once you arrive at the towers, an interpretation panel will tell you more about their history and importance at the time of their construction. It is a relaxing place, bring a picnic ! Be careful with young children, because nothing is set up for the visit, it can sometimes be risky because there are no real guardrails near the rocky escarpments.

The return is done in your own footsteps; it's not a loop. I recommend bringing water ! In summer, the walk stays nice and cool thanks to the trees along the way.

We wish you a good treasure hunt in Goulles!

Did you like our article? Find more on our blog . Follow us on the Corrèze Guide Facebook page and on Instagram @guidedelacorreze