Donzenac

Donzenac

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GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION CLOSEST TOWNS
TownDonzenacSainte-Féréole at 6 km (7 min)
Insee code19072Ussac at 6.2 km (8 min)
Postcode19270Allassac at 6.3 km (7 min)
Latitude45.2277180Saint-Viance at 7.5 km (9 min)
Longitude1.5227920Sadroc at 8.5 km (9 min)
AltitudeFrom 112 to 388 metersMalemort-sur-Corrèze at 9.1 km (11 min)
Surface24.24 km²Saint-Pardoux-l'Ortigier at 9.9 km (11 min)
Population2387 inhabitantsVoutezac at 13.1 km (16 min)
Density98 inhabitants/km²Varetz at 14.5 km (11 min)
Chief townTulle (at 26 km, 34 min)Brive-la-Gaillarde at 14.6 km (16 min)
DepartmentCorrèzeEstivaux at 14.9 km (17 min)
RegionLimousinSearch another town
LOCATION

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TOWN PRESENTATION

On a rock overlooking the Maumont, Donzenac city retains its strong appearance. It contains the remains of the medieval past, from the Renaissance and the 12th century. The curious can watch three jewelry enameled reliquaries (thirteenth and fourteenth century), a listed building. You love the porches and alleys of this town, home of St. Catherine de Medici and the house of the thirteenth.

Common label "Village Stage."


SIGHTSEEING
  • A heritage tour you will discover this beautiful medieval city. In addition, for children, a free educational booklet to help them discover the village while having fun! Plan and booklets available at the Tourist Office.
  • The Church of St. Martin: The tower, Gothic (thirteenth century) historical monument. The rest of the church was completely rebuilt in 1832, it houses a box of Limoges enamel.
  • The Chapel of the Penitent: Chapel of the Brotherhood of the White Penitents, erected in 1677 on the ruins of the hotel of the Robert Noble, one of many aristocratic residences in the castle district of the city asserted that before the 15th century defense south walls.
  • The Franciscan monastery: The monastery of the Cordeliers (Franciscan order) founded in the early 13th century under the auspices of the lords of Comborn and Malemort.
  • The house of the 13th: Recently restored showroom (one of the oldest houses in the Limousin). This house of Romanesque structure was composed of a storage cellar. The ground floor facing the street was designed for traders. Upstairs was the living quarters with twin windows, smaller openings in the floor, to conserve heat.
  • The Pans of Travassac:
  • They are beautiful veins of slate used since the 17th century, in the open. An interesting trail and a small museum are located here. The seven layers of slate, a few meters thick have the curious distinction of being vertical and are separated by 6 layers of quartzite. The slate has been extracted to a depth of 200 m, we can not see today that huge slabs of quartzite, a rock unusable because it is very hard.
  • The slate of Travassac is an exceptional site. The slate panels of several meters high are impressive. The slates are recognized and Travassac cover such as rooftops of Mont St Michel. A museum awaits you at the end of your visit ...
  • Enquiries +33 5 55 85 66 33 - Email: lespans@ardoisieresdecorreze.com
Detailed information
TransportTrain station of Donzenac
Information pointsTourist Office of Donzenac
Leisure centresQuarry of the Pans de Travassac
MonumentsChurch Saint-Martin

EVENTS AND CELEBRATIONS
  • May 1: Walk to Donzenac la Rochette.
  • 3rd Sunday of May: Garage sale to Travassac.
  • 1st Sunday in June: Relay race.
  • Last Sunday in June: Trail of the Resistance.
  • July 14: Garage sale of Donzenac.
  • In August: Concert Orchestrades.
  • The second weekend of August: Medieval Festival.
  • Last Sunday of August: Feast of the Trail and Four Oven Espeyrut (Donzenac).

ATTRACTIONS, LEISURES AND ACTIVITES AROUND
  • Vigeois: The abbey of the twelfth, if the millennium, the old bridge, and Lake Pontcharal where swimming is allowed and fishing.
  • The road to the valley of the Vézère towards Vigeois. On the way stop at Estival, Orgnac-sur-Vézère or in the gorges of the Vézère, at a place called''Comborn.''
  • Allassac and five churches.
  • The Bulge: Bridge XII. At the base of leisure: canoeing, climbing, via ferrata, activities in July and August for children and teens (tree climbing, bike, etc.)..
  • A Ussac, the park Wizz 'Titi: Spend an unforgettable day "between heaven and earth." The park offers two major activities: Adventure Park (5 sports and leisure routes from 3 years), and a barefoot path, the choice is yours! Information +33 6 78 19 53 45.
  • Brive-la-Gaillarde.
  • The villages classified as "Most beautiful village of France": Saint-Robert, Collonges-la-Rouge, Turenne and Curemonte.
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House thirteenth
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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 
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 18.2 km from DonzenacFrom 20 € to 30 € per person 
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 22 km from DonzenacFrom 15 € to 35 € per person 
La residence
Salagnac
Traditional restaurant (menu item) and booking (gastronomic menus)
Located 26 km from DonzenacFrom 15 € to 30 € per person 

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BEDS & BREAKFASTS 
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 8.9 km from Donzenac52 € the double room 
Manoir lascaux    SPECIAL OFFER
Objat
Ex-renovated mansion, with a park with trees and flowers including: 1 Bedroom suite with 2 / 4 pers. Shower room, wc, tv direct access outside - an upstairs room 2 pers. Shower room,...
Located 9.8 km from DonzenacFrom 50 € to 80 € the double room 
Manoir du chapelier    
10
Noailles
We offer 3 suites of great refinement, ranked 5 ears in a mansion of the 16th century. A spa and sauna, outdoor swimming pool with summer living are available to our guests. The table...
Located 13.8 km from DonzenacFrom 120 € to 135 € the double room 

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VACATION RENTALS 
Gites la Colline  
9.7
  SPECIAL OFFER
Saint-Solve
Mirabelle, a pretty cottage in an old farm, beautiful countryside views. On the edge of La Chapelle Salamard, a tiny old village in the west of the Corrèze. Lounge/kitchen, upstairs...
Located 12.1 km from DonzenacFrom 340 € to 540 € per week 
La ferme de brossard
Lanteuil
Detached house in the heart of Corrèze countryside in a quiet, close to Collonges la Rouge, Turenne, Aubazine Beynat (the lake blue flag), Beaulieu sur Dordogne, Travassac and slate...
Located 14.1 km from DonzenacFrom 300 € to 420 € per week 
Le Saint-Robert gite et chambres
Saint-Robert
Suite 50 m ² room with a double bed, living room with sofa bed, kitchenette with oven, electric plates, refrigerator, bathroom, private terrace, garden, with access to the pool at the...
Located 18.2 km from DonzenacFrom 480 € to 580 € per week 

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CAMPSITES 
Le Chazal   
9.5
Saint-Hilaire-Peyroux
Le Chazal, an old farm built in 1781 and surrounded by fields and woods. It is located in. the community of Saint Hilaire Peyroux, 10 km north-east of Brive-La-Gaillarde in the. South-western...
Located 9.1 km from Donzenac15.50 € 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 15.8 km from Donzenac 
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 23 km from Donzenac12.50 € per day 

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HOTELS
Auberge Saint Jean     
7.9
Ussac
The Auberge Saint Jean is located 5 minutes from Brive, a small village overlooking valleys and hills which create calm and tranquil environment. Single or double/twin guestrooms are...
Located 4.1 km from DonzenacRoom from 42 €
Hôtel Restaurant La Maleyrie     
8
Sadroc
Set in the Limousin countryside, this hotel is located 15 minutes from Brive-la-Gaillarde. It offers a bar and restaurant with a terrace in the garden overlooking Mount Auvergne. Guest...
Located 4.6 km from DonzenacRoom from 50 €
Auberge Sur Vezere     
8
Saint-Viance
The Auberge sur Vezere is a charming, family-run hotel with a gourmet restaurant and free Wi-Fi. It is located in the scenic village of Saint Viance. The hotel is near the Brive la...
Located 5.6 km from DonzenacRoom from 72 €

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