The gateway to the Millevaches Regional Nature Park in Limousing, Meymac and its old town with ancient houses are located in Haute-Corrèze, 16 km to the west of Ussel. With many rivers and hiking paths winding their way through it, this charming country holiday resort has many attractions. Within the territory of the municipality stands Mount Bessou, which culminates at 976 metres in altitude. The highest point of the Millevaches plateau, this unspoilt, green site will offer you a superb view over the Auvergne mountains from the top of its panoramic tower!
Also listed among the Most Beautiful Detours of France, the small town of Meymac invites you to discover its monuments steeped in history, like the old Benedictine Abbey of St. Andrew and St. Leger, founded at the end of the 11th century, of which a very beautiful Romanesque church still remains today. Flanked by a remarkable polylobed portal, it contains a magnificent black Virgin from the 12th century, a reliquary bust of St. Leger, and listed furniture.
The south wing of the abbey nowadays houses a contemporary art centre which puts on three exhibitions a year: in spring, summer and autumn-winter. The north wing houses the Marius Vazailles museum devoted to the history of the Millevaches plateau, from Prehistory to the present day. A former General Warden of Water and Forests, Marius Vazeilles has brought together an impressive collection of objects and tools from this area.
After visiting these cultural sites, treat yourself to a walk in the picturesque streets of the historic town centre. The old 16th-century market hall, the old hospital (Hôtel-Dieu), the Moines Larose castle adorned with turrets, the mansion of the Dukes of Ventadour, the clocktower and the monumental fountain made of Volvic stones are among the reminders of the past that you can admire along the way.
Small town of Correze, Meymac consists of nearly 2,600 inhabitants. Gate Millevaches Regional Natural Park, it is located on the highest point of the department, Mount Bessou. For its beauty and interest, it was ranked Most beautiful detours in France, green holiday resort, and part of the Country of art and history of the Highlands and Ventadour Corrèze.
Meymac captivates visitors with its ancient historical city full of spectacular buildings and its many attractions. The city also has an important offer of sports and cultural activities and events of all kinds.
The nature surrounding Meymac is exceptional and seduces all outdoor sports enthusiasts and rich walks wonders.
Old, the city of Meymac proposal offers a wide historical monuments and buildings of exceptional architecture.
Classified as an historic monument, the abbey Saint-André-Saint-Léger Meymac was created in the early eleventh century by Viscount Comborn Archambaud III. It is possible to admire a Romanesque-Limousin-style bell tower and eleven carved capitals. Inside, visitors discover happiness with a black Virgin from the twelfth century, a baroque organ of the seventeenth century, or a beautiful statue of St. Leger.
Marius Vazeilles museum offers collections of tools of the Paleolithic and Neolithic, or the funerary objects from the Gallo-Roman era. The museum also displays objects of rural life in the region.
Dating from the fifteenth century, Meymac hall was rebuilt in 1826 and at that time moved to its current location. With a very beautiful structure, it also presents a slate roof in period.
Located in the premises of the abbey of Meymac, the contemporary art center was established in 1982 and presents temporary exhibitions. In December, he presents a calendar of Advent through the monumental abbey windows.
Walking through the city, it is possible to admire the old houses, as in the Rue Neuve or in the Rue Saint-Pierre. Visitors enjoy the charm of the Hotel-Dieu, the hotel of the dukes of Ventadour, or the belfry, a watch tower of the old fortifications of the fifteenth century. The town hall, the castle of the monks Larose, or the Jassonneix the castle are other attractions Meymac unavoidable.
Meymac no shortage of attractions with its many events organized throughout the year.
Meymac The market is held the second and fourth Friday of the month, from 8 am to 13h. A small market is also held on Sunday morning. A fair is also held on the High Street, the first and third Friday of the month. In summer, the old hall hosts a farmers market and caterers on Wednesday afternoon.
In winter, winter Meymac hosts an impressive concentration on the plateau of Millevaches.
June is the Spring Festival Theatre Haute Corrèze with cultural events initiated on a particular theme. Literature, theater, cinema and contemporary art are planned.
The August third weekend, the city organizes its arts and crafts days with exhibitions of all kinds.
Exposition "Jeter l'Encre à la Source"
- From 9 to 30 march 2024
- 6 Place de l'Église, Médiathèque Intercommunale
- This exhibition, organized by the intercommunal multimedia library as part of International Women ? S Day, is the fruit of a dialogue between Sophie Chèze ? S abstract paintings and Nadège Moyart ? S graphic poems - Moyart. - All the poems in the "Jeter l'encre à la source" exhibition were custom-written by Nadège Moyart, with her feet in springs and peat bogs. - Put to the test in the playground of poetic writing, the words of the landscape rub shoulders with the tender colors of Sophie Chèze ? S inks and the many titles of the media library ? S books. - Poem after poem, inscribed on bookmarks scattered across the shelves, poetry becomes a passe-muraille, laughing at categories. These pocket poems can be carried away by users as they continue their journey. - For the general public
Exposition Journal Intime, Carnet de Voyage, Livre de Bord
- From 17 march to 16 june 2024
- Abbaye Saint-André, Centre d'Art Contemporain
- Confiding in oneself, recording impressions, memorizing events and places, following a protocol - these are all artistic approaches that the Covid period reactivated in many visual artists. Painting, drawing, video : the exhibition, covering all generations, develops the theme. - Opening Saturday, March 16,6pm, open to all, free admission.
Atelier Créatif
- On 20 march 2024
- 6 Place de l'Église, Médiathèque Intercommunale
- After some readings by a librarian, Céline Turbil, Haute-Corrèze communauté's family advisor, invites you to a creative Easter workshop and egg hunt. - All ages 2 and up
Lecture et Atelier Créatif sur le Thème de Pâques
- On 20 march 2024
- 6 Place de l'Église, Médiathèque Intercommunale
- After a short reading, an Easter-themed creative workshop will be offered, followed by an egg hunt - No registration required - For families with children aged two and over
Place au jeu !
- On 23 march 2024
- 6 Place de l'église, Médiathèque Intercommunale
- For one afternoon, the Haute-Corrèze intercommunal media library invites you to discover our new board games for the whole family in a fun and friendly atmosphere ! - Open to all
Conférence Noureev, l'Habit Fait le Patrimoine
- On 28 march 2024
- 6 Place de l'Église, Micro-folie
- Aline Gaillard Létrange makes fabrics talk. A heritage curator and restorer specializing in textiles, she has worked on the costumes in the Rudolf Nureyev collection, currently on display at the Centre national du costume et de la scène in Moulins. Fragments of dance history !
Portes Ouvertes Tiers-Lieu 'Au Beau MilLieu'
- On 31 march 2024
- Place de l'Église
- Come and discover the spaces of the "tiers-lieu" (coworking, rooms, …) and meet its users during your Easter weekend and your Sunday morning market over a coffee or tea !
Atelier Numérique et Ludique à la Médiathèque
- On 3 april 2024
- 6 Place de l'Église
- Can you imagine a book coming to life before your very eyes ? Augmented reality makes it possible. When the tablet or smartphone passes over the pages, the scenery and characters come to life, giving way to magnificent animated illustrations. Readers can touch the screen to act on characters and settings, and trigger animations. - Also on offer : augmented reality coloring and virtual helmets to immerse you in a 3D universe. - Led by Romuald Porte, digital advisor to the Haute-Corrèze Communauté. - Children/teens
Récital d'Accordéon
- On 13 april 2024
- Abbaye Saint-André
- For the 3rd year running, the Centre d ? art invites the public to discover young graduates of the Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique et de Danse de Paris and winners of the Kriegelstein fund, in chamber music recitals. - Accordionist Jonas Battello will enchant us with his first recital of the year. - Program : François couperin, jean Philippe rameau, joseph haydn, maurice ravel, astor piazzolla, franck angelis, jouri kaipainen, krystof olczak, jonas battello and François couperin - By reservation only (limited places) on site. Payment is valid for registration.
Vide-Dressings
- On 14 april 2024
- Avenue du Gaud, Salle des fêtes
- Come and renew your wardrobe at low prices, and pick up some pretty second-hand items (women's / men's / children's clothing / shoes, bags). - Would you like to set up a stall ? 2 ? per 3 meters. Registration required with Tourisme Haute-Corrèze - Refreshments and cakes on sale - Free admission