Coussac-Bonneval

Coussac-Bonneval

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The town of Coussac originated from a Gallo-Roman. Seat of a mint in the mid 7th century Coussac saw under the Carolingians, its importance decreases the benefit of Bret, where the foundations of a large compound and two lumps are still buried under the vegetation. It was following the dismantling of this formidable fortress, in 1242, that Coussac recovered a strategic role leading.

The town experienced a century of population growth - its population peaked at 3672 inhabitants in 1901. The extraction of kaolin (started from 1784 to Frougeix) enlivened the campaign coussacoise until the Second World War, earning him the nickname explicit "China's Limousin. Indeed, between Saint Yrieix Coussac and the careers of Kaolin Marcognac, discovered in 1786, originally from Limoges porcelain. Located on the town arédienne, they are probably the first vein of several holdings of the same type that stretched on common Coussac: Marsaguet, and Marsac Pierrefiche representing Marcognac with an alignment where there was still early century, a good quality kaolin. However, over the years this good earth china became more and more scarce, so all operations on the common Coussac-Bonneval were abandoned in the 50s. Today many museums to visit, especially located in Limoges and Saint-Yrieix-la-Perche, we recall this history, not to forget that these quarries have produced much of the Kaolin used for making porcelain.

• Castle Bonneval rebuilt in the 14th century, restored by architect Broussaud in 1771-1772, the courtyard of the Renaissance was restored in 1900. The interior has a very rich furniture that makes a living museum of decorative arts.
• The church of Saint Saturnin: recently restored 12th century and 15th century. Features: fresco the two bishops, arch arches painted original liter stately family Bonneval, low relief Venetian, beautiful paintings and sculptures inspired by the Catholic Reformation.
• The lantern of the dead: one of seven remaining in the department of Haute-Vienne located at the site of the ancient cemetery of the 12th century (Town Hall Square). It was restored in the 14th century. This lantern was to extend the function of wake and protect the souls of the dead from evil spirits by his light always revived. According to oral tradition, she served as a benchmark wanderer and warning in case of plague in the village.
• The No ass: This passage gave access to the place where fairs are held the cattle market, to note the arrangement of stones that avoided the animals from slipping.
• The laundry (1945): Women of the village there together for washing machine. The soap is rare and expensive at the time, they boiled the clothes before washing with ash. These laundries were covered in order to dry their laundry.
• The Fountain Winery: The Sellier is a place where we rentreposait buckets and other containers made of wood. The fountain provided with miraculous virtues named Saint Saturnin, patron of the parish.
• The loop Mill: tour of 9 km (duration 2:30), curiosities: ponds, old mills ...
• The Kaolin Loop: 10 km (3 hours duration), shortened 8 km, curiosities: quarry excavation of Kaolin, porcelain factory, ponds, fountains and other monuments ...

• On Thursday morning farmer's market place aux Foires
• Sound and light: the 1st weekend of August in the castle park
• Two fishing contest: one at 14 July and one in the 1st weekend of August
• 3 petanque contest: last weekend of June, July and August

• The museum of porcelain Palloux St. Yrieix (14 km from Coussac)
• The home of the golden apple of Lanouaille (30 km Coussac)
• The Chateau de Pompadour 25 km

Castle family Bonneval		Lantern of the dead
Fountain		Church
Career kaolin

Monday 13 February Day Night Min. -10°C - Max. -4°C

Tuesday 14 February Day Night Min. -2°C - Max. 5°C

Wednesday 15 February Day Night Min. -1°C - Max. 2°C

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 21 km from Coussac-Bonneval From 15 € to 35 € per person

La residence Salagnac Traditional restaurant (menu item) and booking (gastronomic menus) Located 22 km from Coussac-Bonneval From 15 € to 30 € per person

Les voyageurs La Coquille Former post late 18th century, situated on the N21 between Limoges and Périgueux in the Natural Park Peri gord Limousin, you will discover a magnificent room Perigord and the Terrace... Located 27 km from Coussac-Bonneval From 25 € to 45 € per person

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Domaine de Laugeraud   La Roche-l'Abeille “Le Domaine de Laugeraud” is located next to the Périgord-Limousin Nature Parc, and is equally distanced between Limoges and Perigueux. Only 10 kilometers from Saint-Yrieix-la-Perche,... Located 11.8 km from Coussac-Bonneval

Ferme de la Borde     8 Saint-Bonnet-l'Enfantier In the quiet of a country divided between Perigord and Limousin, easily accessible (6 km from crossing highway A20-A89), a house with stones and ocher color slate stands amid a grove... Located 28 km from Coussac-Bonneval 52 € the double room

Domaine de la dame de lauriere   Solignac Domaine de la Dame de Laurière is a house of the 18th century former coaching inn on the way to Saint Jacques de Compostela. His romantic garden overlooking the river 'the Briance'.... Located 28 km from Coussac-Bonneval From 65 € to 69 € the double room

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Le cadran solaire Saint-Yrieix-la-Perche The gateway to the Perigord and the Corrèze, independent apartment on the ground floor of the house surrounded by horse owners. Close to the city center and the lake, very quiet area... Located 9.7 km from Coussac-Bonneval From 190 € to 305 € per week

Penny Cottage Lubersac Secluded and quiet location for this comfortable 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom cottage with a plunge pool in the Correze. Located 11.5 km from Coussac-Bonneval From 350 € to 675 € per week

Gites de Leycuras - La Treille Concèze Cottage Farm is open all year, located 5 km from the town of Pompadour, the horse, with all shops, doctors pharmacists... Open all year, weekly rentals for stays discoveries in the... Located 14 km from Coussac-Bonneval From 390 € to 630 € per week

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Le Domaine Bleu    10 Saint-Pardoux-Corbier This campground with 25 sites, located near a lake (fishing!), With tennis court and children's games, is surrounded by nature with plenty of space and tranquility. You are welcome!... Located 13.4 km from Coussac-Bonneval 12.50 € per day

Camping de Montréal     9.3 Saint-Germain-les-Belles Need to decompress? A change of scenery? Envy of nature? We offer a break to calm the St Germain Les Belles(5 km from the A20 Paris / Toulouse, exit 42), guaranteed! Camping, terraces,... Located 17.7 km from Coussac-Bonneval From 16.40 € to 19.40 € per day

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 23 km from Coussac-Bonneval From 9.30 € to 11.50 € per day

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Domaine De L'angelaud      8.5 Coussac-Bonneval Surrounded by a 75-acre park and overlooking a lake, Domaine De L'angelaud offers comfortable rooms and boasts an excellent restaurant with a terrace overlooking magnificent countryside.... Located in Coussac-Bonneval Room from 30 €

Hotel La Tour Blanche      9 Saint-Yrieix-la-Perche Situated at the crossroads of the Dordogne and Corrèze regions, this brand new hotel welcomes you in green settings between town and countryside and it offers panoramic views of a small... Located 9.9 km from Coussac-Bonneval Room from 72 €

Logis Auberge De La Mandrie      7.6 Arnac-Pompadour Auberge de la Mandrie is housed in a former village school that was later turned into a restaurant and chalet. Free Wi-Fi is available in public areas. Each Auberge room is equipped... Located 11.7 km from Coussac-Bonneval Room from 46 €

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