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Masseret

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Village Correze region in New Aquitaine, Masseret takes place about fifty kilometers from Tulle, the limit of the department of Haute-Vienne. It is located near Salon-la-Tour, Meilhards and Uzerche.

Of ancient origin, the common Masseret was already known to the Gallic period for its gold mine whose operation stopped during the Roman conquest. Shooting important passage, she has seen many invasions over the centuries, with the presence of the Visigoths, Arabs, Normans or the English during the Hundred Years War. She began to develop between the eleventh and the twelfth century, with the construction of his castle-and gradually forged the face it has today.

In the heart of a popular tourist area, the village of Masseret continues to attract visitors to its geographical location as well as by its rich architectural and historical heritage.

Geographical information

MunicipalityMasseret
Postcode19510
Tourism label
Latitude45.5405030 (N 45° 32’ 26”)
Longitude1.5208299 (E 1° 31’ 15”)
AltitudeFrom 385m to 520m
Surface area13.55 km²
Population668 inhabitants
Density49 inhabitants/km²
PrefectureTulle (47 km, 41 min)
Insee code19129
IntercommunalityCC du Pays d'Uzerche
DepartmentCorrèze
TerritoriesLimousin, Massif Central
RegionNew-Aquitaine

Nearest cities & towns

Lamongerie5.2 km (11 min)
Benayes6 km (8 min)
Salon-la-Tour6.3 km (9 min)
La Porcherie6.3 km (11 min)
Meuzac7.2 km (12 min)
Montgibaud10.3 km (15 min)
Saint-Ybard12.4 km (13 min)
Meilhards12.5 km (16 min)
Saint-Germain-les-Belles14.1 km (14 min)
Uzerche15.3 km (16 min)
Condat-sur-Ganaveix15.7 km (17 min)
Saint-Martin-Sepert15.9 km (16 min)
La Croisille-sur-Briance16 km (22 min)
Magnac-Bourg16.7 km (14 min)
Surdoux18.4 km (25 min)

Things to see and do

Built in the heart of the twelfth century church of Saint Catherine has undergone many changes over the centuries, especially in the late 1960s, when she saw the change in his wooden steeple with a bell tower.

Nearby, you can admire the observation tower built in the mid-1950s Used as a water tower, the building of medieval aspect takes place on the ruins of an ancient castle now disappeared.

Crossing Masseret, be sure to enjoy the motte of Renaudie or the fairgrounds, one more three-hectare fairground inscribed as a natural site that once hosted many events.

Castle Rabaud, from the early sixteenth century, not missing more interest. Listed historic monument, this private house has one more round centered on its facade.

Several marked hiking trails are also available in and around the village to enjoy the local fauna and flora.

Places of interest

Transport

Events and festivities

In July and August, the town offers a local farmers market with many events. A Christmas market is held by year's end.

In July, up to the local festival and its events for the whole family.

Balade du Muguet
Exposition : L’eau Dans Tous ces États

Weather

Thursday 25 april
Min. 6°C - Max. 11°C
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Friday 26 april
Min. 7°C - Max. 12°C
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Saturday 27 april
Min. 9°C - Max. 15°C
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Visits, leisure and activities nearby

Leisure activities

Last nameActivity typeRateCity
Electric mountain bike hire
Sports sensations45 € Excideuil (43 km)

Outings

Last nameOuting typeDifficultyDurationDeparture municipality
Bialet Waterfalls
HikeEasy2:30Saint-Ybard (10.4 km)
The vineyards
HikeIntermediate3:00Concèze (25 km)
Nexon Castle Park
HikeIntermediate1:15Nexon (30 km)
From Saint-Mesmin to the Savignac-Lédrier forges
HikeEasy4:00Saint-Mesmin (32 km)
Red sandstone
HikeEasy1:15Vars-sur-Roseix (34 km)

Restaurants

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Campsites

Hotels

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