Chaumeil

Chaumeil

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GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION CLOSEST TOWNS
TownChaumeilSaint-Augustin at 5.9 km (7 min)
Insee code19051Grandsaigne at 7.2 km (8 min)
Postcode19390Pradines at 9 km (11 min)
Latitude45.4560160Beaumont at 9.1 km (11 min)
Longitude1.8807820Meyrignac-l'Église at 9.7 km (12 min)
AltitudeFrom 524 to 911 metersMadranges at 10.5 km (12 min)
Surface31.70 km²Lestards at 10.8 km (12 min)
Population159 inhabitantsVitrac-sur-Montane at 12.3 km (16 min)
Density5 inhabitants/km²Saint-Yrieix-le-Déjalat at 13.4 km (15 min)
Chief townTulle (at 30 km, 37 min)Corrèze at 13.5 km (16 min)
DepartmentCorrèzeVeix at 14.6 km (18 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
  • The Romanesque church of Saint-Jacques Saint-Laurent-le-Majeur which opens onto the village square.
  • La Maison de Pays des Monédières the bottom of the village information point, temporary exhibitions and events, local space.
  • The viewpoint of Suc in May (908 m) which offers a magnificent view to 360 ° extending to the Cantal mountains and volcanoes of Auvergne.
  • The Circus Freysselines.
  • Visit the village of Mas Michel (old houses).
  • The pond Maurianges (supervised swimming in July-August).
  • Interests and activities:
  • Walks and hikes.
  • Mountain biking and cycling.
  • Paragliding (departures on the puys Monédières).
  • Western Riding and wilderness courses, walks and horse rides from the hamlet of Tréphy.

EVENTS AND CELEBRATIONS
  • The feast of blueberries: the last Sunday of July.
  • The famous cycling race "The Bol d'Or des Monédières" currently in the Paris-Corrèze whose arrival is at Chaumeil: early August.

ATTRACTIONS, LEISURES AND ACTIVITES AROUND
  • Church of thatched Lestards (in France).
  • Visit to the abandoned village of Clédat (common Grandsaigne).
  • The medieval town of Corrèze, with interpretation circuit.
  • Cascades de Gimel.
  • Treignac, former most beautiful villages in France: circuit Heritage, visit the Chocolate Factory.
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WEATHER
Tuesday 14 February
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Wednesday 15 February
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Thursday 16 February
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RESTAURANTS 
Hotel ** Restaurant Ambroise  
9.5
Uzerche
Hotel Restaurant. Logis de France 2 Chimneys.   Calm and pleasant with a terrace overlooking the Vezere and a garden on the River. Our chef will find a gourmet kitchen that invites...
Located 25 km from ChaumeilFrom 15 € to 35 € per person 

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BEDS & BREAKFASTS 
4 à 6    
8.3
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 Chaumeil53 € the double room 
Domaine la paillote  
Corrèze
The situation of our guesthouse Bed & Breakfast Domaine La Palloite is really splendid, high above the mediaeval village of Corrèze with a spectacular view over the protected center...
Located 9.5 km from ChaumeilFrom 74 € to 84 € the double room 
House with 5 bedrooms  
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 51 € to 70 € 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 530 € 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 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 23 km from ChaumeilFrom 2250 € to 2500 € 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, and Nearly 10 acres of undulating land with a lake and a small river trout. IS The campground quiet and peaceful,...
Located 21 km from ChaumeilFrom 9.30 € to 11.50 € per day 
Camping le Vianon  
Palisse
Camping le vianon**** is a family campground, near the Gorges of the Dordogne, Lake Neuvic, Parc des Volcans d'Auvergne, Cantal Mountains, Plateau Millevaches. Chalets 4-5 and 7 pers....
Located 25 km from ChaumeilFrom 18.15 € to 28.45 € per day 
Camping municipal du lac de pontcharal    
9.7
Vigeois
80 squares of 100 m are located on nearly 3 acres of lawn, a gently sloping, the other on the terrace, facing the lake. Erables Lacina, birch trees and hedges surround the charming...
Located 28 km from Chaumeil 

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HOTELS
Les Cottages du Puy d'Agnoux 
Meyrignac-l'Église
Located at the foot of the Monedieres Hills in the Plateau de Millevaches en Limousin, this resort offers an indoor pool, a spa, Turkish bath and tennis courts. Each chalet at the Les...
Located 3.4 km from ChaumeilRoom from 70 €
Mercure Correze La Seniorie     
7.8
Corrèze
This 19th-century building is in the town centre next to the Jacques Chirac museum and Sédières Castle. It offers a swimming pool, a tennis court and a sauna on site. Wi-Fi access and...
Located 9.3 km from ChaumeilRoom from 53 €
Auberge De La Tradition     
8.5
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 45 €

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