Beynat

Beynat

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GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION CLOSEST TOWNS
TownBeynatLanteuil at 7.3 km (7 min)
Insee code19023Albignac at 8.3 km (9 min)
Postcode19190Sérilhac at 8.6 km (11 min)
Latitude45.1238260Le Chastang at 9 km (10 min)
Longitude1.7232260Palazinges at 9.5 km (12 min)
AltitudeFrom 189 to 581 metersLagleygeolle at 10 km (12 min)
Surface34.84 km²Ménoire at 10.2 km (11 min)
Population1225 inhabitantsLe Pescher at 11.3 km (14 min)
Density35 inhabitants/km²La Chapelle-aux-Brocs at 11.5 km (12 min)
National labelsNeuville at 11.7 km (13 min)
Chief townTulle (at 24 km, 27 min)Albussac at 13.2 km (14 min)
DepartmentCorrèzeDampniat at 13.8 km (16 min)
RegionLimousinSearch another town
LOCATION

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TOWN PRESENTATION

The common Beynat consists of a village at medium altitude and many villages and hamlets can be significant. The circuit of the town to discover the past of a harmonious and peaceful village. Its 12th century church houses the relics of Saint Peter Dumoulin Borie and a real "treasure" consists of several parts classified (statues, paintings, liturgical garments) and a series of stained glass, depicting the life and martyrdom of Saint.

Also equipped with a natural quality, Beynat offers numerous hiking trails that lead hikers to discover the local heritage: crosses, fountains, wash sinks, furnaces on the banks of streams and refreshing waterfalls around Lake Honey its beach, near the "Dolmen of the cabin in fairies", the path of the old streetcar, and the shade of chestnut.

The chestnut precisely, the fruit of breadfruit and local symbol, is celebrated each fall, the third Sunday in October at the county fair winning of the chestnut and brown. This major event combines crafts, culture and spirit of celebration. It annually attracts thousands of visitors, enthusiasts or curious.

Beynat is also tradition. The more than century-old shopping bags: bags of woven straw that made the reputation of the village and whose know-how continues to be perpetuated today and the much more recent farmers' markets of countries every Tuesday evening during the summer the delight of hundreds of people came to enjoy the local products in a festive atmosphere.

Finally Beynat has a critical edge. The tourist center of Honey, around the lake you can practice many activities such as swimming, pedal boating, fishing, mini-golf. The common Beynat and Honey Lake are obtained for the fifth consecutive year the label "Blue flag". Indeed, this certification is not a coincidence since the Blue Flag award and is the common value each year and ports, leading to a permanent policy research and implementation for a sustainable environment quality. It is based on four categories of criteria which are: water management, both in respect of bathing waters as sewage treatment, the overall quality of the environment; initiations in education environmental and waste management.


SIGHTSEEING
  • Church with stained glass windows depicting the life of Saint Peter Dumoulin Borie canonized in Rome in 1988.
  • Dolmen shack in fairies.
  • The cross and multiple fountains.
  • The loft of the Faurie.
  • Workshop and braid making tote rye straw.

EVENTS AND CELEBRATIONS
  • Frequently Asked flowers and birds on 1 May
  • Frequently departmental winning of the chestnut on the third Sunday of October.
  • Markets in the country fairgrounds every Tuesday from July to August (local products, vegetables, fruit, barbecue grill, festive atmosphere and music).
  • Votive festival in May.
  • Accordion Gala in May

ATTRACTIONS, LEISURES AND ACTIVITES AROUND
  • Various hiking on the Canton-Aubazine Beynat available at the Tourist Office and the tourist guide to discover the township's natural and built heritage, its activities, events ...
  • Aubazine with its Cistercian abbey and its other wealth (dolmen, calvary, chapel, stone circle, female monastery ruins, viewpoint, etc..).
  • Village of Beaulieu-sur-Dordogne, Curemonte, Collonges-la-Rouge and Turenne.
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WEATHER
Monday 13 February
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Tuesday 14 February
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Wednesday 15 February
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RESTAURANTS 
Hotel du centre
Vayrac
In this beautiful village in the north of the lot, Fabrice and Virginia offer a traditional cuisine, family atmosphere. The downtown hotel is open in winter Monday to Saturday and summer...
Located 19.1 km from BeynatFrom 10 € to 30 € per person 
L' Hostellerie du Relais Sainte Anne
Martel
We offer a fresh and innovative kitchen and we serve every day a new menu from the maket.
Located 23 km from BeynatFrom 20 € to 25 € per person 

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BEDS & BREAKFASTS 
Le Clos Marnis    
9.3
Turenne
In a beautiful complex built in 1711 by the brotherhood of penitents, white and located at the edge of a most beautiful villages in France, Martina and Denis you a warm welcome and...
Located 13.6 km from Beynat59 € the double room 
Moulin du soustre  
Cavagnac
In a renovated mill tastefully decorated 3 bedrooms await you in a delightful setting of more than 3 hectares. Vous can enjoy a pool 13met 5met50 by a pond with boat fishing rods etc......
Located 14.4 km from BeynatFrom 96 € to 126 € the double room 
Chambres d'hotes de st-julien  
Les Quatre-Routes-du-Lot
It was at the crossroads of northern LOT, bass Corrèze and the Dordogne, that the houses in St-Julien welcome you in our house on the 17th century, garden, terraces, very beautiful...
Located 15.4 km from BeynatFrom 48 € to 52 € the double room 

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VACATION RENTALS 
La ferme de brossard
Lanteuil
Detached house in the heart of Corrèze countryside in a quiet, close to Collonges la Rouge, Turenne, Aubazine Beynat (the lake blue flag), Beaulieu sur Dordogne, Travassac and slate...
Located 7.7 km from BeynatFrom 300 € to 420 € per week 
Gîte de l'eau vive
Sainte-Fortunade
Only 15 km from the highway A89, in the heart of a hamlet, close to nature without being isolated, just yourself around a fountain and return the form by choosing the lazy or lively...
Located 9 km from BeynatFrom 220 € to 370 € per week 
Superbe gîte 4* piscine privée chauffée
Saint-Martial-de-Gimel
A 16th-century. Luxury stone home. 12 persons, 5 bedroom, heated swimming-pool. THE must: * Prestige holiday home. * Heated swimming pool. * High level of comfort. * 12 people - 5 bedrooms....
Located 17 km from BeynatFrom 2250 € to 2500 € per week 

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CAMPSITES 
Le Chazal   
9.5
Saint-Hilaire-Peyroux
Le Chazal, an old farm built in 1781 and surrounded by fields and woods. It is located in. the community of Saint Hilaire Peyroux, 10 km north-east of Brive-La-Gaillarde in the. South-western...
Located 11.4 km from Beynat15.50 € per day 
Le Vaurette    
8.2
Monceaux-sur-Dordogne
In a luxuriant and protected valley, our campsite, bordering the river Dordogne, offers you a great comfort with a family atmosphere. A whole range of sports (football, tennis, ping-pong,...
Located 15.2 km from BeynatFrom 16 € to 26 € per day 
La Berge Ombragée - Vallée de la Dordogne   
9.5
Brivezac
Welcome to the campsite along the banks of the Dordogne in a beautiful green setting. On site, swimming, kayaking, cycling, volleyball, fishing are offered as well as services: bar,...
Located 16 km from BeynatFrom 9.90 € to 12.90 € per day 

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HOTELS
Les Hameaux de Miel 
Beynat
Located in Beynat, in the heart of Limousin Forest, 1.3 km from Lac de Miel, this residence offers a heated indoor and an outdoor pool with furnished terraces. Each bungalow at the...
Located in BeynatRoom from 39 €
Roche de Vic     
8
Albussac
The Roche de Vic Hotel is located in Limousin, just 2km from the Roche de Vic. It offers an outdoor swimming pool, traditional restaurant and free Wi-Fi internet access. The hotel offers...
Located 4.8 km from BeynatRoom from 60 €
Domaine La Chapelle En Correze    
9.2
La Chapelle-aux-Brocs
The Domaine La Chapelle En Correze is located in the countryside in Limousin. The farmhouse has an outdoor swimming pool and offers panoramic views. The guest rooms and apartments all...
Located 8.6 km from BeynatRoom from 66 €

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