Chaumeil

Chaumeil

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GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION 
TownChaumeil
Insee code19051
Postcode19390
Latitude45.4560160
Longitude1.8807820
AltitudeFrom 524 to 911 meters
Surface31.70 km²
Population166 inhabitants
Density5 inhabitants/km²CLOSEST TOWNS
Chief townTulle (at 30 km, 37 min)Saint-Augustin at 5.9 km (7 min)
DepartmentCorrèzeGrandsaigne at 7.2 km (8 min)
RegionLimousinSearch another town
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TOWN PRESENTATION

At the heart of the Massif des Monédières, Chaumeil is a very nice and authentic village in stone (granite) and slate roofs, providing a clear view of the "puys" surrounding.

Agriculture, with cows and breeding ewes limousine, is the main local economy.

The most famous fruit of this land is the blueberry, wild or cultivated, which is widely celebrated every year on the last Sunday of July.

Chaumeil was internationally famous in 1950 to 70 years with the children of the village, renowned accordionist Jean Ségurel. An exhibition devoted to it in the building of the town hall.


SIGHTSEEING
  • Romanesque church of Saint-Jacques Saint-Laurent-le-Majeur which opens onto the village square.
  • The Country House Monédières, down the village information point, temporary exhibitions and events, local space.
  • The Suc in May (908 m) with a magnificent 360 ° view table: look to the door Cantal mountains and volcanoes of Auvergne.
  • The Circus Freysselines.
  • Visit the village of Masmichel (old houses).
  • Pond Maurianges (lifeguard in July-August).
  • Leisure and activities:
  • Walking and hiking.
  • Mountain biking and cycling.
  • Paragliding (departures on puys Monédières).
  • Western riding and nature: lectures, walks and horse rides from the hamlet of Tréphy.

EVENTS AND CELEBRATIONS
  • The Blueberry Festival on the last Sunday of July.
  • The Laurent Fignon, dedicated cycling race open to amateur tribute to Laurent Fignon. This race takes place on the first Friday in August on the circuit of the Bol d'Or Monedières. Racing cyclist cadets and minimal on the same day and gala accordion all day until 18h.

ATTRACTIONS, LEISURES AND ACTIVITES AROUND
  • Church thatched Lestards (unique in France).
  • Visit the abandoned village of Clédat (common Grandsaigne).
  • Medieval City of Corrèze, with interpretation circuit.
  • Cascades de Gimel.
  • Treignac former most beautiful villages in France: circuit Heritage, visit the Chocolate and historical tour of the town center.
Leisure activities
NameType of activityPriceTown
Monédières pottery tourCraftFreeSarran (7.3 km)
The Cité des InsectesCulture and educationFrom 5.50 € to 7.70 €Nedde (28 km)

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PHOTOS
The Country House Monédières
  
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WEATHER
Thursday 20 June
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Min. 9°C - Max. 16°C
Friday 21 June
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Saturday 22 June
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RESTAURANTS 
Château de Montcaud
Sarran
Located in a charming farmhouse, with a patio and herb garden, the restaurant 'Les Jardins de Montcaud 'honors the richness of the sea and the Provençal markets qu'agrémentent a wine...
Located 7.5 km from Chaumeil 

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BEDS & BREAKFASTS 
La Grange Salvaneix    
8.1
Sarran
At the heart of the average mountain limo, in a unique setting, an old farm corrézienne offers fine dining and a change of scenery provided for stays between friends, family or lovers....
Located 6.8 km from Chaumeil60 € the double room 
Villa Berthe  
Égletons
Jean-Marc and Marie-Antoinette welcome you to discover the beauty of Corrèze in Limousin, for your holidays. They receive you in la Villa Berthe, dating from the late 19th century....
Located 14.2 km from Chaumeil65 € the double room 
House with 5 bedrooms    
9
Égletons
Carolina and François will give you a hearty welcome in their charming house next to the lake of Égletons, a lively village in the centre of Corrèze, which makes it an excellent starting...
Located 14.6 km from ChaumeilFrom 54 € to 60 € the double room 

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VACATION RENTALS 
Chastagnol  
8.4
Chaumeil
Plateau de Millevaches. 15th-17th-century granit house with character. In the heart of Monédières massif. Height : 750 m. Large garden. All modern conveniences. Central heating (gas)....
Located in ChaumeilFrom 370 € to 550 € per week 
Gîte le Monédière  
10
Chanac-les-Mines
Cottage for holidays in the Monédière tribe or family: charming cottage with comfort and functionality. Home adapted to disability standards. Pool. Can rent for 6 people in September,...
Located 22 km from ChaumeilFrom 850 € to 1600 € per week 
Superbe gîte 5* piscine privée chauffée
Saint-Martial-de-Gimel
16th century cottage 5***** - 12 people (5 rooms) - private heated pool. Features: * An exceptional quality. * 16th Mansion renovated from 2007 to 2010. * Heated pool and private. *...
Located 23 km from ChaumeilFrom 1500 € to 2600 € per week 

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CAMPSITES 
Moulin de la Geneste    
9.6
Condat-sur-Ganaveix
Ideal for nature lovers. Located in the Correze region of Limousin, 10 acres of undulating land with a fishing lake and a small trout river. The campground is quiet and peaceful, and...
Located 21 km from ChaumeilFrom 9.30 € to 11.50 € per day 
Camping municipal du lac de pontcharal    
9.3
Vigeois
78 places to 100 m are located on nearly 3 acres of lawn, a gently sloping, the other on the terrace overlooking the lake. Erables Lacina, birch trees and hedges surround the charming....
Located 28 km from Chaumeil11.10 € per day 

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HOTELS
Privilège Resort Le Domaine des Monédières 
Meyrignac-l'Église
Located in Meyrignac-l’Eglise, Privilège Resort Le Domaine des Monédières offers an outdoor and indoor swimming pool, sauna, hammam and children’s playground. Brive-la-Gaillarde is...
Located 6.7 km from ChaumeilRoom from 27 €
Mercure Correze La Seniorie     
9.2
Corrèze
This former 19th-century boarding school is in the town centre next to the Jacques Chirac museum and Sédières Castle. Renovated in 2012, it offers a swimming pool and a tennis court....
Located 9.5 km from ChaumeilRoom from 62 €
Auberge De La Tradition     
8.6
Corrèze
Auberge De La Tradition is located in the centre of Corrèze, in the heart of France’s Limousin region. It offers soundproofed rooms with free Wi-Fi internet access. The guest rooms...
Located 9.6 km from ChaumeilRoom from 50 €

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