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.
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...
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 Chaumeil
60 € 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 Chaumeil
65 € 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...
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 Chaumeil
From 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 Chaumeil
From 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. *...
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 Chaumeil
From 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 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 Chaumeil
Room 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 Chaumeil
Room 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...