Rancon

Rancon

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Travel guide and tourist information

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On D1, halfway between Bellac and Châteauponsac, Rancon is built on a promontory overlooking the left bank of the Gartempe. At the last census in March 2005, the municipality had 542 inhabitants (increase since 1999 - 518 inhabitants), an area of 3 161 hectares.

The prehistoric remains, discoveries Gallo-Roman monuments from the 11th and 12th centuries, are witnesses of a rich past. Gallic city of our days, history is made Rancon grandeur and decadence. The Middle Ages is without a doubt, the most auspicious period. Rancon being a capital of archpriest, the second largest in the area and the number of parishes (84) of the Diocese of Limoges, the reigning lords of Rancon for 253 years on a rich heritage and extending their influence to the Charente Maritime (Taillebourg) or Vienna (Gencay).

The monuments visible today: the church (XII, XIV, XVI), the Chapel of St. Sebastian, the Chapel St. Sulpice, the lantern of the dead (XII), the door of an old Renaissance house (circa 1780), the old bridge (XI, XII) whose basic cell is a great device Gallo-Roman at 200 m north of the bridge, a monumental testament to the hollowed portion of the Roman road Agen (Aginnum) - Bourges (Avaricum) by Limoges (Augustoritum) and Rancon (Roncomagus); the viaduct.

The setting is picturesque rivers (Gartempe, Semmes, Couze) are fish. It was conducted an operation of salmon restoration.

Several marked walking trails lead through an lush greenery and a fitness trail, games for children and adolescents on the stage.

The town has a post office, school. It is well endowed with craft shops, services and accommodation.

Community life is rich and very active.

Agriculture remains the core business with large flocks of sheep and cattle.

Specialty of the region: Clafoutis Limousin.

• The fortified church: Modified to the 16th century, this church has seen its construction started in the 12th century. It is transitional Romanesque Gothic novel with its choir and the vault of the nave with Gothic arches. Fortified in the 15th century it was part of the ramparts at the bedside. The last phase of construction saw the rise tower bulb chestnut shingles. Among the furnishings of the church, there is a wooden Christ of the 13th century and several statues of the 16th and 17th centuries.
• The lantern of the dead is a traditional lantern 12th century. It has been classified in the Supplementary Inventory of Historical Monuments in 1925. It is located near the chapel dedicated to Saint Sebastian, in the old abandoned cemetery in the 19th century. Cylindrical, it is 6 meters high in total. Its inner cavity is provided with holes allowing him who was responsible for placing the lamp to rise to the top. These are six arched windows that allowed light to spread. Its conical summit terminates in a cross Quintefeuille (that is to say five lobes).
• The Chapel of St. Sebastian: Chapel of the dead, dedicated to St. Sebastian (patron of Conscripts). It has a statue of the saint painted wood, 17th century. In the 19th century, this chapel was famous for its pilgrimages to conscripts, especially frequented by young people who hoped to get the proper number of saving them from the army.
• The monumental gateway (reconstruction of the door of an old Renaissance house built around 1780 by the family of Bonnin Grandmont).
• Old Bridge (XI, 12th centuries) with three front-burner. At the northwest end of the bridge, under the old oak on the bank of the Gartempe Point Road to a Roman road passing Rancon: the "Stone of Setter.
• The bridge, built in 1912, allowed the tramway from Limoges - Saint-Sulpice-les-Feuilles, crossing the Gartempe until 1949.
• The walk allows the visitors to discover enchanting places where nature meets the rural heritage.
• A playground and a fitness trail at the stadium.

• July 13: Day éclade, fireworks, ball.
• In July and August: Exhibition of artists Gartempe the Chapel of St. Sebastian.
• October: Feast of cider and chestnuts.
• Garage sale.

• Museum of Rene Baubérot Châteauponsac:

• The Museum of Popular Arts and Traditions offers a trip back in time to the visitor.
• Located in a former Benedictine priory of the 14th century, the first ethnographic museum in the Limousin has 24 rooms (900m ²) of rich and varied collections of everyday life in Limousin in 1900: kitchen limousine girls rooms, carpenter shop, basket-maker, blacksmith? The various reconstructions very neat and with live models and designs will seduce you at any age and you will discover the roots of memory limousine. Each year a new ethnographic exhibition is presented in the annex of the museum: Maison du Terroir.
• Open from 14h to 18h daily from June 1 to September 30 and during school holidays.
• Out of season: Open Wednesdays, Saturdays, Sundays and holidays.

• Hobbies and activities:

• Swimming, canoeing, water skiing, windsurfing, sailing on Lake Saint-Pardoux.
• Horse riding (two Roussac equestrian centers, one in Saint-Pardoux and a horse farm in Saint-Symphorien-sur-Couze).
• Rent a bike to Lake Saint-Pardoux.
• Balloon in Saint-Pardoux.
• Fisheries.
• Tennis Châteauponsac, Saint-Amand-Magnazeix and Saint-Sornin Leulac.

Lantern of the dead and Chapel of St. Sebastian		fortified church
Old Bridge on the stone and Gartempe smuggler		Monumental Gate
Lantern of the dead		The viaduct

Monday 15 March Day Night Min. -2°C - Max. 9°C

Tuesday 16 March Day Night Min. -1°C - Max. 12°C

Wednesday 17 March Day Night Min. 3°C - Max. 15°C

Auberge du pont Bessines-sur-Gartempe Small hotel fully renovated rooms and 7 Country Inn label guarantees a warm welcome and the discovery of local products. Located at 15 km from Rancon From 15 € to 30 € per person

Le florid Compreignac Cooking Tradition. The varied menus change according to seasons. Located at 21 km from Rancon From 20 € to 40 € per person

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Château d Vauguenige     Saint-Pardoux In this beautiful and bright home of the nineteenth century, Marick and Alain welcome you for a relaxing stay and activities. Relax in the pool area (pool, sauna, jaccusi) covered and... Located at 11.2 km from Rancon From 89 € to 93 € the double room

La Maison du Musicaïre      Le Dorat You will find this house in the small mediaeval town of Le Dorat in a quiet region north of Limoges. Le Dorat is classified as Small town with character. La Maison du Musicaïre is the... Located at 12.3 km from Rancon From 45 € to 75 € the double room

Ancien Couvent des Carmes     Mortemart Located in the 14th century couvent des Carmes,in the village of Mortemart.(classed as one of the most beautiful in France)4 large bedrooms all with private shower room and WC.Open... Located at 20 km from Rancon 50 € the double room

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Gîte de La Roche d'en Haut Razès 25 km from Limoges, in a small village, the lodging of La Roche dominates at the top of the roof and Ambazac mountains. Nature lovers will find the peace and relaxation, relying in... Located at 16.2 km from Rancon From 260 € to 360 € per week

Chalet for 6 persons Lussac-les-Églises Built around 160 years ago as a farm laborer's home, Rose Cottage is now fully restored and converted into a comfortable self-catering holiday home. Sympathetically modernized, it retains... Located at 24 km from Rancon From 290 € to 425 € per week

Fanfreda Gite Verneuil-Moustiers We are centrally located with easy access to all departments of the Limousin Haute Vienne, Creuse and Correze. If you love nature then you'll like the Limousin. It is known as a zone... Located at 25 km from Rancon 265 € per week

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Sunset House  7.0 Magnac-Laval This Bed and Breakfast with an outdoor swimming pool provides stylish, comfortable accommodation in a warm environment. It is set on the edge of a town in Limousin's beautiful countryside.... Located at 8.9 km from Rancon Room from 60 €

Château De Vauguenige  7.4 Saint-Pardoux A charming 19th century manor house with a sheltered swimming pool, sauna and jacuzzi, just 5 km from St Pardoux. At the hotel, you have the chance to enjoy some memorable activities,... Located at 9.4 km from Rancon Room from 65 €

La Chapelle Saint Martin      Nieul Hotel La Chapelle Saint Martin is located in a large park and welcomes you in an elegant country house. It offers an outdoor swimming pool and free WiFi Internet access. La Chapelle... Located at 27 km from Rancon Room from 80 €

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