Orgnac-sur-Vézère
Orgnac-sur-Vézère
Travel guide and tourist information
Travel guide and tourist information
Travel Guide > Towns > Limousin > Corrèze > Orgnac-sur-VézèreCreate an itinerary around Orgnac-sur-Vézère - Add to favorites - Link to this page
The town is part of the circuit of Vézère Valley.
The church was rebuilt in the 14th century, has many masterpieces including an altarpiece of the seventeenth, eighteenth century. It covers the statues of St Martin and St Etienne Aubazine. In addition, wall paintings of the thirteenth, fourteenth and seventeenth centuries were discovered during work in the church. This setting is located in the choir of the church, is an altarpiece painted. Some patterns are representative of the baroque iconography. The patterns and texts of the medallions have the theme of the Annunciation.
The site Comborn, pride orgnacois, which remain today the tower and buildings, overlooking the valley on a rocky promontory surrounded on three sides by the Vézère. This site was home to the Middle Ages one of the most powerful aristocratic dynasties of the Lower Limousin: Viscounts of the Comborn.
- The church, its altar and the seventeenth eighteenth, its mural paintings of the thirteenth, fourteenth and seventeenth centuries.
- Comborn Castle: Located on the right bank of the Vézère, he has crossed a spur. Heavy stone defensive structures were built with three walls from the 11th to the 14th century. Beside the main building of 1753, subsitent fortifications,''a''main tower of the 11th century, three underground rooms, the castle ruins of the 15th and a chapel. This site was home to the Middle Ages one of the most powerful aristocratic dynasties of the Lower Limousin: the Comborn. Guided tours available by appointment only. Tel. : +33 5 55 73 77 23.
- The valley of the Vézère.
- The first weekend of July: annual village festival with fireworks on Sunday evening, entertainment.
- The first Sunday of September: Garage sale.
| ATTRACTIONS, LEISURES AND ACTIVITES AROUND |
- The Charterhouse of Glandier to Beyssac
- Vigeois: the Abbey of the 12th century, the old bridge, if the millennium. Lake Pontcharal allowed for swimming and fishing.
- Donzenac: the medieval city of Travassac and Pans.
- Many hiking routes.
 | View Comborn Castle |  |
| |  | Church of Orgnac |  |
|
| vezereardoise.canalblog.com | Country of Art and History Vézère Slate |
| Wednesday 15 February | Day
 | Night
 | | Min. 2°C - Max. 5°C |
| | Thursday 16 February | Day
 | Night
 | | Min. -2°C - Max. 6°C |
| | Friday 17 February | Day
 | Night
 | | Min. -2°C - Max. 4°C |
|
All restaurants around Orgnac-sur-Vézère
All beds & breakfasts around Orgnac-sur-Vézère
 | Gites la Colline 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 6 km from Orgnac-sur-Vézère | From 340 € to 540 € 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 10.1 km from Orgnac-sur-Vézère | From 390 € to 630 € 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 10.9 km from Orgnac-sur-Vézère | From 350 € to 675 € per week |
|
All vacation rentals around Orgnac-sur-Vézère
|
 | Le Domaine Bleu 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 10.5 km from Orgnac-sur-Vézère | 12.50 € per day |
|
|
All campsites around Orgnac-sur-Vézère
All hotels around Orgnac-sur-Vézère
Corrèze
Rentals in Corrèze
Ads with photos and direct contact with owners
Great Campsites
Find the ideal campsite for your next trip
Car Rental
Special Offers, compare the prices
Rental Cars
Book your car at exceptional price