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

Sunday 21 March Day Night Min. 3°C - Max. 13°C

Monday 22 March Day Night Min. 4°C - Max. 14°C

Tuesday 23 March Day Night Min. 4°C - Max. 16°C

Hotel ** Restaurant Ambroise 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 at 21 km from Coussac-Bonneval From 15 € to 35 € per person

Le saint-robert Saint-Robert Dining on the terrace with views over the valley, home cooking, in which local products have a special place, duck breast, duck confit, veal chop Limousin Located at 28 km from Coussac-Bonneval From 15 € to 30 € per person

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Domaine de Laugeraud      SPECIAL OFFER 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 at 11.4 km from Coussac-Bonneval

Les drouilles bleues      Saint-Hilaire-les-Places Listed as a charming guest house, house character; labeled 3 ears Gîtes de France, open all year, booking by email or telephone; meals; rate for 1 night for 2 pers: 60 €, meals 20 €... Located at 20 km from Coussac-Bonneval From 60 € to 80 € the double room

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Appartement clevacances Saint-Yrieix-la-Perche At the gates of the Périgord and the Corrèze, independent apartment on the ground floor of the house. Immediate vicinity of the city center, very quiet area overlooking pond Located at 8.9 km from Coussac-Bonneval

Moulin de la Jarousse Lanouaille On an area of 15 hectares, rental houses in stone, log cabins and yurts in a cottage or cottages. Swimming pool, fishing pond, children's playground, hiking trails. quiet and scenery... Located at 19 km from Coussac-Bonneval From 330 € to 840 € per week

Gîte des Chaises Basses Orgnac-sur-Vézère GITE DE FRANCE 3 epis - at the heart of Limousin, Dordogne and Quercy regions, in remote countryside, set in an absolute peaceful location. A 18th century former farmhouse self contained... Located at 21 km from Coussac-Bonneval From 320 € to 430 € per week

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Camping Les Vigeres    Le Chalard A small tranquil site in the heart of the Limousin countryside. Good views, warm welcome, walks on the 60 acre estate, fishing and above all, calm. Located at 15.6 km from Coussac-Bonneval From 4 € to 13 € per day

Camping de Montréal      SPECIAL OFFER 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(5km from the A20 Paris / Toulouse, exit 42), guaranteed! camping, terraces,... Located at 18.4 km from Coussac-Bonneval From 11 € to 13 € per day

Camping municipal du lac de pontcharal     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 at 23 km from Coussac-Bonneval

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Domaine De L'angelaud     7.2 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 €

Inter-Hotel La Tour Blanche     8.7 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 at 9.2 km from Coussac-Bonneval Room from 70 €

Teyssier     8.0 Uzerche In the heart of the Uzerche village, medieval city with its wonderful architectural assets, come to the hotel restaurant Teyssier for a comfortable and very calm stay. Half way between... Located at 22 km from Coussac-Bonneval Room from 54 €

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