At the foot of the Monédières massif in the middle of the Millevaches Regional Nature Park in Limousin, be sure to pay a visit to Treignac, a pretty medieval town with old houses located on the Way of St. James. Standing on the banks of the Vézère, this green holiday resort will cast a spell on you, not only with its historic heritage but also with its natural attractions which make it ideal for outdoor pursuits.
To start exploring Treignac, head to the banks of the Vézère, where you will find a beautiful view of the old 13th-century bridge, the Gothic Church of Our Lady of the Bans and the houses in the lower town! Your tour of this charming spot in Corrèze then continues in the upper town. Take the time to enjoy a walk along its narrow streets to discover old houses with turrets and beautiful monuments like the medieval grain hall, the 13th-century Chabirande gate, the 17th-century Chapel of the Penitents or the Chapel of Our Lady of Peace and its elegant twisted bell tower. So go up to the top of the old belvedere tower, you'll have a superb view over the slate roofs of the town from there!
The arts and popular traditions of Upper Vézère have their own museum, based in a 16th-century residence that used to belong to Marc Sangnier, the founder of the French youth hostel network Auberges de Jeunesse. Old regional furniture, as well as agricultural, craft and forester's tools, displayed on three floors, are among the memorabilia that tells visitors about how daily life used to be for the locals.
Want to enjoy a pleasant moment of relaxation surrounded by greenery? Don't miss Lake Bariousses, a lovely expanse of water spanning 99 hectares, located three kilometres north of Treignac! As well as sunbathing on its sandy beach, at this site you can enjoy outdoor pursuits like swimming, fishing, canoe-kayak, sailing, pedalo and stand up paddle.
Through narrow streets you will discover the fiefdom of the Vicomte de Comborn; The 13th century old bridge, the numerous shell houses, the 12th century grain hall next to the chapel of Notre-Dame de la Paix (bell tower with a listed roof), the chapel of the Penitents (17th century), l The parish church (15th century), the Chabirande gate and the old medieval streets. Fountains and chapels will lead you to the "Belvedere" tower from which you can admire the panorama of the old town.
At the start of the Tourist Office, the heritage circuit, marked with numbered panels, allows you to discover the history of Treignac with its built heritage (the old bridge, Notre-Dame des Bans church, Bell tower, small couriers, the market hall, the tower...). Guided tours are also offered by the Tourist Office. For children: booklet games "a little tour with Treignou" available free of charge at the Tourist Office.
The Museum of Arts and Popular Traditions, housed in a remarkable 18th century house, contains tools, furniture, utensils... which retrace the family and professional life of the ancestors of Correze. Open in July and August, by reservation the rest of the year.
The Borzeix Besse chocolate factory, with the store open Tuesday to Sunday morning, avenue Léon Vacher. To visit, the "Comptoir du Chocolat" from April to October, from Wednesday to Sunday, visit-tasting at 15h and by reservation for groups.
The lake of Bariousses, 4 km from the village, lake 99 hectares with beach laid out and monitored in summer, blue flag in 2013, playgrounds, volleyball court, mini golf, catering, nautical base and camping.
Sports resort nature, office of the activities of nature in Vézère Monédières: mountain biking, hiking, fishing, paragliding, canoeing...
Rando Limousine, 3 days of mountain biking : the Ascension weekend.
High concentration Vézère 3-4 days to release dam to practice water sports (kayaking, hydro speed, rafting...), usually during the Pentecost weekend.
Jazz Festival in Treignac "Kind of Belou " 3 days of jazz to Treignac every year in August, the 3rd weekend.
Exposition : Autour des Estampes
- From 13 may to 21 june 2025
- Médiathèque avenue du Général De Gaulle
- Come and discover the prints of fifteen artists in the Treignac and Chamberet media libraries, until June 21. - An exhibition organized in partnership with the "la pierre qui vole" workshop as part of Manifestampe. - Tuesday-Wednesday-Friday 9h-12h 14h-18h - Saturday 10h-12h 14h-16h
Treignac Projet Exposition : Y'a du Zeph de Charlott Weise
- From 7 june to 13 july 2025
- Rue Ignace Dumergue
- Treignac Projet presents Y ? a du Zeph, Charlott Weise ? S first solo exhibition in France. Dedicated to velocity and bodies in motion, this new suite of paintings and pages refers to the metaphysical sense of perpetual emotional and cerebral progression. Zephyr, symbol of the westerly wind, is in mind here ; its tender breath in the flicker of candlelight, its moments of strength like the breath of a horse galloping across the meadow. Herds of hooves, wheels and feet move through the picture planes as if thoughts were passing through the mind. Sometimes we stumble upon a daydreaming heel, sometimes we tiptoe through an enchanted garden, sometimes we encounter a set of wheels that hesitate to roll. - Opening Saturday June 7,6pm
Treignac Fête Votive
- From 20 to 22 june 2025
- Place de la République
- The funfair takes over the Place de République for 3 days. The Comité des Fêtes is taking advantage of this festive weekend to offer you a range of other activities ! - On the program - Friday : Saint John's bonfire from 7pm. Frites-saucisses evening with refreshment bar organized by the APE Lakanal-Fleury, children's dance show. - Saturday : 3pm to 5pm musical quiz under the covered market with Cécile Boudon, 6:30pm dancing, musical aperitif with the Banda de Donzenac, meal and concerts. - Sunday : 9:30am-1pm Farmers', craftsmen and designers' market. 10 a.m. fire department demonstrations, 12 p.m. aperitif with the Chamalots, foodtruck, Borderies farm, Taverne des Loutres, P'tites Cagettes… between 3 and 6 p.m. 2-wheel flower parade with the Oradour sur Glane majorettes, horse-drawn carriage ride, come and fight like knights with Historiae Vivae.
Micro-Folie : Concert/Quizz Music
- On 21 june 2025
- Halle
- To celebrate the Fête de la Musique in Treignac, Cécile Roudon will be playing and singing under the market halls, and will have you guessing a whole host of music and film classics. A festive event for all ages.
Cinéma à Treignac : Aimons-Nous Vivants
- On 26 june 2025
- Salle des Fêtes
- Film by Jean-Pierre Améris, with Gérard Darmon, Valérie Lemercier, Patrick Timsit - Running time : 1h30 - On the train to Geneva, Victoire, an intrusive passenger, runs into Antoine Toussaint, her idol and a major star of French chanson. - Between him, at the end of his rope, and her, bursting with energy, the encounter is explosive ?
Rugby Touch Treignac
- On 28 june 2025
- Stade André Barrière
- A mixed 5-a-side rugby tournament organized by the Treignac club, teams of 8 players max. - Meet at 10:00 am at the André Barrière stadium for registration, 5 ? per person. - Refreshment bar, grills and French fries.
Micro-Folie : Théâtre Les Serpents de Marie NDIAYE
- On 5 july 2025
- 20 rue Eugène Daubech, Espace Guy MERLE, salle Polyvalente
- Join us for a screening of Les serpents, a play by multi-award-winning novelist Marie Ndiaye, who creates stories that border on the fantastic, exploring situations as troubling as her characters. A man locked in his house sees three women with pressing demands knocking on his door, which he doesn ? T open. The dialogues insidiously instill a subterranean fear…
Tournée des Sports sur le Territoire CCV2M : Battle Archerie à Treignac
- On 12 july 2025
- As part of the CCV2 m sports tour, take part in an Archery Battle, supervised by an instructor from the Station Sports Nature Vézère Monédières. - Registration required !
Feu d'Artifice de Treignac
- On 13 july 2025
- From 6.30pm, aperitif concerts with Momo and his band, Ami'Zic (from the 70s to the present day) and around 10pm, fireworks in the Place de la République. Refreshment bar, French fries and grills.
Micro-Folie : Création de Sculptures Animales
- On 16 july 2025
- 20 rue Eugène Daubech, Espace Guy MERLE, salle Polyvalente
- Come along with your children to model and paint animal sculptures. Open to all, this workshop is also an opportunity to reflect on our relationship with wildlife ! - Registration required.
