Visit Neuvic, an ancient fortified city

In the heart of the Dordogne Gorges, Neuvic is a small town that is pleasant to visit. It will be a pleasant starting point or holiday destination to discover this remarkable corner of Corrèze, both for its cultural and natural heritage. We will take you on a walk through this town with its old medieval fortifications and to discover the things to do around Neuvic.

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Neuvic: Medieval origins

Neuvic was a fortified village, attached to the Viscounty of Ventadour. You will still see remains of towers, the church and its pretty Romanesque portal, an old gateway to the town. For the rest, Neuvic is charming for taking a break in one of its restaurants, on a small square or in a small alley. Enjoy a stroll and take the stairs near the fountain where, on clear days, you can enjoy a beautiful view of the foothills of the Auvergne. The Château de Neuvic d'Ussel houses an Arboretum of the Château de Neuvic that nature lovers will enjoy discovering. There are more than 370 species of trees and shrubs, in a green setting of 6 hectares. It is open a few days in May and June and during the summer.

What to do around Neuvic?

• The Lac de la Triouzoune is one of the most beautiful bodies of water in the department. You can swim there, do water sports and leisure activities, and stay near its banks. Being in Neuvic you are ideally placed to go for a dip every day, even by bike (it's about 2km away). Don't miss the very pretty viewpoint of Puy de Manzagol, on the lake.
  
  
• Go to Sérandon to see the Gratte-Bruyère belvedere, with its orientation table.
  
  
• The Château de Ventadour will offer you an interesting and complementary visit to understand the history of Neuvic
  
  
• You are not far from Bort-les-Orgues, another unmissable place in the Dordogne gorges.
  
  
• Are you a fan of civil engineering architecture? Check out the Saint-Projet Bridge.
  

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