Meymac

Visit Meymac, Limousin

Meymac is located in the quiet countryside of the region to the north-east of Tulle, in the Correze department of Limousin.

It is an attractive town and well worth exploring when you are in the region (or perhaps as a detour if you on the motorway heading for the Dordogne).

Exploring Meymac

The 11th century Abbey of Saint-André is at the heart of the town, along with some restored buildings that once formed part of the abbey complex, that stand to either side.

It is the openness of the town centre that gives it part of its appeal, It is surrounded by streets lined with houses in the traditional architecture of the region, with solid light-granite walls and steep slate rooves.

There are various architectural highlights to discover as you explore Meymac, including:

- the abbatiale - which has a noteworthy entrance and belltower;

- a half-timbered house on the Rue Saint-Pierre;

- the town hall;

- the stone-pillared hall, dating from the 15th century;

- the church of Saint-Leger;

- a 13th century belfry;

- the grand houses eg the 'Hotel of the Ventadour Dukes', the 'Hotel-Dieu' (a 17th century hospital), and the Chateau des Moines Larose

Meymac Museum provides a useful insight into the history of the region, and the way of life for those that have lived here in centuries gone by.

Ignoring for the moment the individual highlights, Meymac creates a very good impression. It is interesting to explore, there are many attractive buildings, and the pleasure of occasionally discovering a fountain or clocktower etc only adds to the enjoyment

Contemporary Art in Meymac

The Abbey of Saint-André in the town centre is now a contemporary art centre (unfortunately I visited the town on a Monday - the day the centre is closed - but it looked as if it would be interesting.

The town has clearly given thought to art elsewhere, for example near the car park further down from the old centre there is a raised area with several modern art statues and art works.

Nearby

Be sure to explore the landscapes and countryside around Meymac in the Correze countryside - there are some very good, far-reaching views across the Limousin countryside from the higher points near the town.

One way to do this is to follow one of the marked routes that pass through the surrounding villages and viewpoints including Saint-Angel, Alleyrat, St-Sulpice-les-Bois, Ambrugeat, Davignac and others - ask at the Tourist Office for information about the 'Route des Villages et des Legendes'.

Photos of Meymac (click any picture to start the gallery)

Tourist classifications for Meymac: Village in bloom (ville fleurie) 2*; Recommended detour town (plus beau detour);

Suggested places to visit near Meymac, France

Distances shown are direct, driving distances will be greater.

More suggestions: Tulle 43km; La Bourboule 45km; Aubusson 47km; Riom-es-Montagnes 48km; Uzerche 49km; Mont-Dore 50km; Salers 51km; Argentat 52km; Parc des Volcans 53km; Orcival 55km; Tournemire 59km;

See these places and more on a map at places near Meymac

Meymac tourism: sights and attractions nearby

Jardin de la Ganille - remarkable garden (11km) : Millevaches en Limousin - regional natural parc (18km) : Parc-arboretum de Neuvic d'Ussel - remarkable garden (19km) : Verger de Déduit - remarkable garden (42km) : Salins - town of art and history (42km) : Banne d'Ordanche - site of natural beauty (48km) : Puy de Sancy - site of natural beauty (50km) : Lac du Guery - site of natural beauty (52km) :

French version: see Meymac (Francais)