Le Château de Val: A place of leisure and relaxation!

The Château de Val is in Cantal BUT it belongs to the Town Hall of Bort-les-Orgues, in Corrèze ! And it is so close that we wanted to tell you about it... A few minutes from Bort-les-Orgues, on the banks of the Dordogne, don't miss this delightful place in summer and all year round for walks with a breathtaking panorama.

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A castle on the water?

The Château de Val is nestled in a green setting on the edge of the Bort-les-Orgues dam reservoir. Has it always been positioned like this on the water? No! It was when the valley was flooded, following the creation of the reservoir for the dam (so that the accumulated water could turn the turbines creating electricity) that it found itself thus highlighted, like a castle !

With its defensive yet elegant appearance , it reflects its time: the ^15th century, straddling the end of the Middle Ages and the beginning of a period where comfort was as important as fortifications. The main building is flanked by 6 pepperpot towers, and looks great with its machicolations. If it was a place of residence, today it is a place of pleasure and exhibitions (from April to October) where great artists came to present their works. There is an entrance fee to visit it, but admiring it is free (the courtyard and chapel too)! In summer, concerts and aperitif concerts take place there (on Wednesdays), it is truly a magical atmosphere ! In the center of the castle, a superb little Chapel (Saint-Blaise) can be visited. Guided tours are organized on request for groups and in summer, they are supplemented by fun tours for children.

We are here in Haute-Auvergne, a small piece of Limousin in Auvergne, it is located in the commune of Lanobre. Initially it was therefore perched on top of a 30m rock (in 1951), which shows how deep the water reservoir is and you will learn more by visiting the very informative museum located at the foot of the Bort-les-Orgues dam.

Having fun by the lake, on the Dordogne

The reserve is immense! Many water sports can be practiced, from the leisure center of the Château de Val. Water skiing, towed buoy, canoeing, kayaking, stand-up paddle, boating. The on-site Aqua Loisirs base offers the rental of motor boats, pedal boats, jet-ski initiation, you can also go fishing of course! In the summer, a super inflatable structure is installed on the water and we have fun jumping on the gigantic modules. Great prices for an exceptional place!

There are several hikes starting from Château de Val, but as our site offers hikes exclusively in Corrèze, we recommend that you go through the Tourist Office to find out about them or your usual hiking sites. For example, you can take a walk along the Siauve beach.

We wish you a wonderful day of leisure at Château de Val!

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