Ussac

Ussac

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Ussac, corrézienne small village, located north of Brive, with an area of 2466 hectares, is a haven coveted. Ussac enjoys a privileged location: at the low end of the Limousin, south of the department of Correze, Ussac is crossed by the A20 Paris-Toulouse-Spain and soon by the highway A89 Clermont-Ferrand Bordeaux.

With his past, and resolutely turned towards the future, she knew while maintaining its traditions, adapt to modernity. At the gates of the city gallant, Brive, which offers all the benefits of an active urban center, Ussac has kept its charm and identity. Thus, living Ussac today means adopting a lifestyle now highly sought work downtown and live in the country. Full of contrasts, this charming small town manages to preserve a valuable balance: an ancient village, traditional and nestled at the foot of his church, overlooking a valley that is home to many new subdivisions and hamlets scattered in the green countryside. Similarly, she manages to mingle in a harmonious, the remains of ancient architecture (Chapel Lintillac), a traditional habitat quality (many red sandstone houses) with modern buildings and modern and functional. With two schools for 230 children, a multipurpose hall for large capacity, a recreation center in expanding a municipal sports park of 7 hectares, three football fields, four tennis courts, a bowling alley, a fishing pond a fitness trail, a hiking tour, a multimedia item, a post office and shops, Ussac guarantees its citizens a quality of life in both practical and friendly. Many craftsmen and businesses booming Ussac to suggest a considerable economic growth in coming years along with a few farms, vibrant testimony of a peasant high activity of the past century that has left deep imprints in the traditions.

Its origins: The history of the town dates back to the origin of man. Traces of Neolithic remains (underground flint) were discovered, including Saint-Antoine-les-Plantades and at a place called The Nail. Ussac with its ending in "Acts" is to Gallo-Roman village was the subject of a Gallo-Roman "Ulciacum, Ulois" descendant of Caius Fabius, General Julius Caesar. The oldest document on the common Ussac dates from the year 945.

Ussac through time: Under the civilian dependence Vicomte de Turenne, the Barony of double Vergy Ussac and passed successively over the centuries in the hands of several families. Ussac was not spared by the Revolution of 1789 to 1799 when Jean-Batiste Lanot, pastor of Ussac since 1783, elected Mayor of the town, proved a formidable leader of terror. In 1793, following the death of King Louis XVI, at uprising in the Vendee and the European coalition, the war is the gateway to the country. Eighty Ussacois were "the battalion of Corrèze" and many were those who participated in the Napoleonic wars in the Great Army. After the fall of the First Empire, France has regained its calm and order again established, the inhabitants of Ussac of a laborious life, will make their joint "the garden of Lower Limousin. The common Ussac was overshadowed by his sixty-three children who died on the battlefields of the Great War (1914-1918), eight during the second world war from 1939 to 1945 (a monument located at the station Ussac commemorates a heroic resistance of August 8, 1944).

• The church, which has suffered wars of religion, probably dates from the 12th century and is classified a historical monument with an architecture reflecting the Romanesque period.
• Circuit wells: If you visit the village, you will find quiet streets and pleasantly furnished with a fountain, the old sandstone buildings typical of the region and the circuit wells number 16 you will stroll through the village . Most houses dating from the 19th century, were built in fire and covered with slate. The basement sandstone rendered the water of the town difficult during the dry season, that's why the wells are very numerous and sometimes very deep. However, their water supply was not very reliable overall. The majority of wells are along the immediate public domain. Even if some are within private properties, they are clearly visible from the highway.
• Trail ride if you want to discover the common Ussac other than through the streets of the village, you can take the footpath "The Two Valleys" marked in yellow. The departure is from the Town Hall Square at 2:15 for 7.2 kilometers. A detailed brochure of the tour is available at the town hall Ussac.
• Fishing: You can fish in the pond of communal Griffolet. Fishing is permitted from March to November. The fishing license, buy in town hall is mandatory for all fishermen from 14 years. Only put great fishing is allowed.

• The dinner dance on Valentine's Day: in mid-February in the multipurpose room.
• The Ussacoise, race walking 10km open to all qualifying Regional Label: first Sunday of March.
• Fishing Derby at the Etang du Griffolet: May 8
• Fair parish around the May 8 Numerous activities throughout the day with a meal in the gardens of the rectory.
• Feast of St John on 3 days: the penultimate weekend of June Outdoor cinema free paella dinner on Saturday evening with the ball, bocce competitions, shows, country market, fairground entertainment, concert, fireworks. All events are free.
• Annual Tournament Table Tennis: 1st weekend in July from 19.30.
• Petanque competition: 1st Sunday of July, open to all.
• Feast of St. Mary Magdalen Lintillac: late July with outdoor mass and picnic.
• Garage sale: 2nd Sunday of September in the streets of the town.
• Evening Show: 1st weekend of November in the multipurpose room.
• Celebration of Nature: 3rd weekend of November 9 to 18h with the participation of nurserymen, landscapers, baskets, planning and external decoration. Slots free for professionals, free admission to the public. Restaurant on site.
• Christmas Eve with a live nativity scene and Christmas Mass at the Church of Ussac December 24.
• Dinner Dance New Year's Eve: December 31, in the multipurpose room.

Aerial view of the village with Ussac background		Republic Square
View from the Republic Square		The church of red sandstone
Hall Ussac		Illumination of the church Lintillac
The Pond Griffolet		View of the village
View from the village		village Entrance
The school in the village		The outdoor tennis
recreation center		Salle Omnisport
Point Multimedia		Point reading

Monday 13 February Day Night Min. -10°C - Max. -4°C

Tuesday 14 February Day Night Min. -2°C - Max. 5°C

Wednesday 15 February Day Night Min. -1°C - Max. 2°C

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 Ussac From 20 € to 30 € per person

La residence Salagnac Traditional restaurant (menu item) and booking (gastronomic menus) Located 27 km from Ussac From 15 € 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 27 km from Ussac From 15 € to 35 € per person

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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 9.8 km from Ussac From 120 € to 135 € 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 11.1 km from Ussac From 50 € to 80 € the double room

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 13.1 km from Ussac 52 € the double room

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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 11.9 km from Ussac From 300 € to 420 € per week

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 14.3 km from Ussac From 340 € to 540 € 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 Ussac From 480 € to 580 € per week

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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 10 km from Ussac 15.50 € 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 20 km from Ussac

Yelloh Village Lascaux Vacances   Saint-Amand-de-Coly Ideally situated next to the Lascaux Caves, the Lascaux Vacances Yelloh Village offers a break in the countryside under the shade of the truffle-producing oaks. Take a family tour of... Located 25 km from Ussac From 16 € to 31 € per day

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Mercure Brive      6.9 Ussac Nestled in a park near Ussac’s city centre, the hotel features spacious and airy spaces, a swimming pool and a tennis court. Mercure Brive offers the ideal setting for your Ussac holidays... Located in Ussac Room from 43 €

Auberge Saint Jean      7.8 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 in Ussac Room from 42 €

Hotel Ibis Brive Centre      7.7 Brive-la-Gaillarde Located on the banks of the River Correze, this Ibis Hotel is just a 5-minute walk from Brive-la-Gaillarde town centre. It offers air-conditioned rooms with free Wi-Fi internet access.... Located 3.3 km from Ussac Room from 51 €

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