The famous Green Meridian runs through Ussel, a town in the last foothills of the Millevaches plateau in north-east Corrèze. Nestling on the borders of Auvergne and the Limousin, between the Diège and Sarsonne valleys, the welcoming small town invites you to discover its rich past through its historic monuments.
To discover Ussel's architectural heritage, head to the old centre, which has a series of old houses with turrets and elegant houses like the ducal house of the Ventadours built in the 16th century, a very beautiful Renaissance edifice built with stones from the ruined old castle… Also, don't miss the charming Pelauds fountain on Place Joffre, the Roman eagle on Place Voltaire, and a granite funerary sculpture dating from the 2nd-3rd century!
The Church of St. Martin is listed on the Inventory of Historic Monuments and was built in the 12th and 13th centuries. Its choir and chevet are typical of the Romanesque style and it houses some beautiful stalls from the 18th century as well as a polychrome wood Pietà dating from the 16th century.
A museum devoted to the history, arts and traditions of the Ussel area invites you to discover its collections, spread across several sites: the Bonnot de Bay mansion from the 18th century, with exhibits including tools from yesteryear, liturgical books and tapestries from Marche; the Moncourier-Beauregard house, which contains a reconstruction of a traditional Ussel home interior; the Imprimerie, an old house with a turret devoted to the world of lithographic and typographic printing; and the 15th-century Chapel of the Penitents, which contains some remarkable pieces of religious art, including a magnificent Baroque altarpiece that is a listed Historic Monument.
Ussel, capital of Haute-Corrèze and sub-prefecture of Corrèze.
Situated near Bordeaux, Clermont-Ferrand, Brive-la-Gaillarde and Aurillac, Ussel occupies a strategic position on the road from Lyon to Bordeaux. Less than 5 hours from Paris, the city is connected to the transport networks by the A89 motorway, with two exits serving the city, the train station, or the airports of Brive-la-Gaillarde, Limoges and Clermont-Ferrand.
With its industrial heritage, Ussel has become the cradle of the economic development of Haute-Corrèze. It has shops, administrative services, a childhood center, a cinema, a media library or a cultural center that contribute to its attractiveness. The city also has a nearby hospital center with emergency services and a modern medical imaging service.
Its rich historical heritage (old center, Roman eagle, ducal house of Ventadours or museum of Ussel dedicated to popular arts and traditions) and its proximity to the forests, trails and tourist complex of Ponty, She is a pleasant and charming town.
In recent years, the city has received several awards:
Flowered City - 3 flowers.
The most sporting city of the central massif (awarded in 2010) for the diversity of sports, sports results, youth projects and the many sporting events hosted or proposed.
Playful and sporting city (awarded in 2013) for diversity and accessibility to sports practices on Ussel.
Ussel quai-sports: this label rewards sports associations that are committed to children and commit themselves to respecting the "Charter of Rights and Duties of the Sports Child".
Marianne d'Or of local democracy for the development and the cultural enlargement on the territory of Ussellois.
Agenda 21 local France: in December 2013 Agenda 21 of the city was recognized "Agenda 21 local France" by the Ministry of Sustainable Development and Energy.
The city has an important associations. These associations offer throughout the year events and entertainment.
Every Saturday morning in the city center Sunday morning instead Célestin Lafon, non-sedentary merchants invite you to purchase products from local agriculture, apparel products or gardens.
The first and third Wednesdays of each month, fairs take place in a part of the city center and the place Alsace Lorraine.
When summer arrives, farmers markets of countries allow residents and vacationers to buy fresh produce. Real friendly place, they can spend a pleasant evening with a meal and a movie. They take place every Tuesday in July and August on the place Marcel Pagnol.
Exposition Jacques Callot, Maître de la Gravure au XVIIè Siècle
- From 26 march to 1 june 2024
- 18 Rue Michelet
- The Musée du Pays d'Ussel invites you to come and discover the exhibition "Jacques Callot, master of engraving in the 17th century". The exhibition will take you back to the 17th century, the time of Richelieu, the Medici and Baroque Europe. - Guided tours of the exhibition : March 27, April 3 and 20, May 4 and 22.
Activités Vacances de Printemps Sports Nature Haute-Corrèze
- From 15 to 26 april 2024
- Avenue Turgot
- Sports Nature Haute-Corrèze offers a range of activities during the spring vacations ; climbing, mountain biking, archery and accrobranche park. - Activities on offer : - - Mountain biking : Thursday April 18 and Thursday April 25. Lac de Ponty, from age 10 - - Parc accrobranche : Tuesday 16, Friday 19, Monday 22 and Wednesday 24, from 10am to 12pm. From 6 years. Mestes - - Climbing : Tuesday afternoon 16th, Thursday morning 18th, Friday afternoon 19th, Wednesday afternoon 24th and Friday afternoon 26th. From 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. or from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., ages 7 and up. Gymnasium collège Voltaire - - Archery : Monday 15th, Wednesday 17th, Monday 22nd and Tuesday 23rd mornings. From 10am to 12pm or 2pm to 4pm, ages 7 and up. Château de la Diège - Supervised activities ; per session : 15 ? /pers. Reduced rates for multiple sessions. - Reservations recommended
Exposition Jean-Jacques Rebisz
- From 22 april to 11 may 2024
- 6 Rue de l'église
- The "Aigua de rocha" art gallery invites you to discover the works of Jean-Jacques Rebisz. - Opening on April 27 from 10am.
Vide-Greniers
- On 28 april 2024
- Boulevard de la Garenne
- Come and take part in the garage sale organized in aid of the Lotissement de la Garenne association. Around a hundred exhibitors with on-site catering, snacks, cakes, crêpes and drinks.
Cours de YIN YOGA
- On 3 may 2024
- Avenue Turgot, Château de la Diège
- Yin works on deep tissues, stimulates meridians and the parasympatic system, and improves energy circulation throughout the body. - For people in good physical health. - Please register
Fête de l'Estampe Conférence
- On 18 may 2024
- Micro Folie La Grange, Place de la République
- As part of the Fête de l'Estampe, the Musée du Pays d'Ussel invites you to a lecture on "Le cabinet d ? arts graphiques du musée du Pays d'Ussel". - On reservation
Escape Game « Faux-Airs de Commissaire »
- On 18 may 2024
- 18 Rue Michelet
- The Musée du Pays d'Ussel invites you to an escape game entitled "Faux-airs de commissaire". Take on the role of an exhibition curator and attempt to steal a work of art - Reservation required, children aged 6 and over
Nuit des Musées - Musée du Pays d'Ussel
- On 18 may 2024
- 12 Rue Michelet
- As part of "Nuit des Musées", come and discover the Musée du Pays d'Ussel with free admission. Discover the program : at 5pm, guided tour of the flash exhibition "Imprimés précieux : une exploration des trésors cachés du musée" (Precious prints : an exploration of the museum's hidden treasures), Salle Lagrange. - At 6pm, guided tour of the exhibition "Jacques Callot : Master of 17th-century engraving", followed at 7pm by a guided tour of the Hôtel Bonnot de Bay. At 8pm, guided tour by torchlight - Of the Chapelle des Pénitents. Remember to bring your flashlight or charge your phone.
Visite Guidée du Musée du Pays d'Ussel
- On 25 may 2024
- 12 Rue Michelet
- The Musée du Pays d'Ussel invites you on a guided tour to discover the various collections devoted to the history, arts and traditions of the Pays d'Ussel, between the Millevaches plateau, the Triouzoune valley and the upper Dordogne valley
Visite Contée " A la Découverte de Molière et d'Arlequin"
- On 1 june 2024
- 18 Rue Michelet
- The Musée du Pays d'Ussel offers children a storytelling tour entitled "Discovering Molière and Harlequin". - Children aged 3 to 11
