Saint-Sornin-Leulac

Saint-Sornin-Leulac

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GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION CLOSEST TOWNS
TownSaint-Sornin-LeulacSaint-Hilaire-la-Treille at 6.9 km (7 min)
Insee code87180Saint-Amand-Magnazeix at 7.6 km (7 min)
Postcode87290Dompierre-les-Églises at 9.2 km (8 min)
Latitude46.1982930Villefavard at 9.4 km (8 min)
Longitude1.2981520Magnac-Laval at 10.8 km (10 min)
AltitudeFrom 246 to 365 metersSaint-Maurice-la-Souterraine at 11 km (9 min)
Surface32.28 km²Châteauponsac at 14.1 km (14 min)
Population645 inhabitantsDroux at 14.4 km (11 min)
Density20 inhabitants/km²Dinsac at 15.7 km (15 min)
Chief townLimoges (at 53 km, 33 min)La Souterraine at 16.7 km (14 min)
DepartmentHaute-VienneLe Dorat at 17.7 km (17 min)
RegionLimousinSearch another town
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TOWN PRESENTATION

Saint-Sornin-Leulac, located on the RN 145 (axis Atlantic Center Europe), is a stopover for many tourists who go to either the ocean or toward the mountains. At the center of Bourg, a shady square and equipped with all the nearby shops, allows a moment of rest. A recreational area with games for children, located at the west exit, you will have a picnic safely.

The town offers a verdant countryside with many lakes, two of which are open to fishing (from April to October). Valley Brame makes beautiful walks through the villages of Vaupoutour, the Moulin des Rampiottes and Moulin de Lavaud.

Since 1973, the charming little town of Saint-Priest-the-Betoux is linked to that of Saint-Sornin-Leulac


SIGHTSEEING
  • The church Saint-Sornin-Leulac: This 12th century church in the Romanesque style was revamped and restored several times. Being situated on the protected site of the "Valley Gartempe" is the subject of a protection campaign. Indeed, its steeple has been selected by a colony of bats as a place of motherhood, therefore, the Regional Academy of Natural Areas, in collaboration with the city, to put in place arrangements to avoid any damage to the buildings and encourage the repopulation of the species Grand Murin aligned with the local population.
  • The statue of Marianne: Located at the entrance of City Hall, this statue representing the allegory of the French Republic has been offered to the town in 1882 by his children, paving the streets of Paris.
  • The church of Saint-Priest-the-Betoux: This charming little church hall beautifully renovated and has retained outside his small cemetery contiguous to his bedside. It houses many beautiful statues and a painting of Madonna and child "hosted by the emperor in 1865. A procession takes place every year on Ascension Day, the route joins the cross of stones and metal around the village and that we decorate for the occasion.
  • Fishing in two communal pools.
  • Tennis.
  • Crafts: Ceramic Art.

ATTRACTIONS, LEISURES AND ACTIVITES AROUND
  • Museum of Rene Baubérot Châteauponsac:
  • 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 on Lake Saint-Pardoux.
  • Horse riding (two equestrian centers in Rousse, one in Saint-Pardoux and a horse farm in Saint-Symphorien-sur-Couze).
  • Balloon in Saint-Pardoux.
  • Fisheries.
  • Tennis.
  • Handicrafts in Châteauponsac, Saint-Pardoux, Roussac and Saint-Amand-Magnazeix.
PHOTOS
Saint-Sornin-Leulac Church
 
Church of Saint-Priest-the-Betoux
Croix Saint-Priest-the-Betoux
  
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WEATHER
Wednesday 15 February
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Min. 2°C - Max. 5°C
Thursday 16 February
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Min. -2°C - Max. 6°C
Friday 17 February
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BEDS & BREAKFASTS 
Chambres d hôtes floromel    
9.2
La Souterraine
Directorate Bussière Madeleine Saint Sulpice Leaves 3 km of Souterraine (cited character medieval step roads Saint Jacques de Compostela) and with as novelty circus miniature VALDI...
Located 13.1 km from Saint-Sornin-LeulacFrom 40 € to 50 € the double room 
Maison Numero Neuf    
9.2
La Souterraine
An oasis of charm in the medieval heart of La Souterraine. Just 10 minutes from the A20, N145 junction, an ideal stop- off, whichever direction you are travelling. A variety of rooms...
Located 15 km from Saint-Sornin-LeulacFrom 65 € to 100 € the double room 
L'Ancien Presbytere    
8.3
Le Dorat
Bed & Breakfast (b&b) limousin, Near Le Dorat, France. Lisa and Anthony Jones welcome you to their home, an 18th century Ancient Presbytery chambres d'hotes, bed and breakfast for your...
Located 19.3 km from Saint-Sornin-LeulacFrom 65 € to 90 € the double room 

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VACATION RENTALS 
Petite maison de vacances en Limousin.  
9.1
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Mailhac-sur-Benaize
We speak English and French. In the tiny village of Mailhac sur Benaize in the north Haute Vienne, Limousin, this charming 1 bedroomed stone cottage is ideal for a couple but also sleeps...
Located 13.9 km from Saint-Sornin-LeulacFrom 200 € to 280 € per week 
Gîte de La Roche d'en Haut
Razès
25 km from Limoges, 5 minutes from Lake Saint Pardoux, in a small village, the lodging of La Roche dominates at the top of the roofs and Ambazac mountains. The nature lovers will find...
Located 16.8 km from Saint-Sornin-LeulacFrom 280 € to 380 € per week 
Fanfreda Gite  
9.2
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 23 km from Saint-Sornin-Leulac270 € per week 

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HOTELS
Inter-Hotel de France     
8.5
Bessines-sur-Gartempe
Situated in Bessines-sur-Gartempe, in the heart of Limousin, Inter-Hotel de France offers modern rooms all equipped with balconies or terraces. It features a traditional restaurant...
Located 11.4 km from Saint-Sornin-LeulacRoom from 60 €
Château De Vauguenige    
7.7
Saint-Pardoux
This 19th-century manor is located within a 7-hectare park just a 20-minute drive from Limoges. Chateau de Vauguenige features an indoor swimming pool, sauna and hot tub. Each of the...
Located 14 km from Saint-Sornin-LeulacRoom from 62 €
Inter-Hotel Alexia     
8.3
La Souterraine
This Inter-Hotel is located 2 km from La Souterraine town centre and SNCF train station. It offers air-conditioned accommodation and an outdoor swimming pool set in a landscaped garden....
Located 15.1 km from Saint-Sornin-LeulacRoom from 55 €

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Haute-Vienne
Best Western Hôtel Richelieu
This hotel, nestled between 2 historic pedestrian areas, began as a hotel in the 1930s and continues to welcome guests to...
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