Segur-le-Chateau

Visit Segur-le-Chateau, Limousin

Segur-le-Chateau is to the south-west of the Limousin region in the Correze department, beautifully placed on a bend in the Auvézère River and classified as one of the 'most beautiful villages of France'. It was an important regional centre until the 18th century.

Exploring Segur-le-Chateau

A cluster of unspoiled medieval houses runs along the river, overlooked by the ruins of the castle that stand on a raised hill behind and dates from the 12th century (the castle is not open to the public).

Segur-le-Chateau is a very quiet and charming place - ambling through the tranquil setting and the narrow streets of the village it's hard to guess that in the Middle-Ages this was an important local centre for the region.

The houses, extremely well preserved and renovated, are an attractive mix of manorial houses and 'humble' dwellings, some in colombage others in stone, some with small towers, and making the most of the tranquil river side setting. Some of the more 'luxurious' houses scattered around Segur le Chateau have very attractive medieval wooden ornamentation.

Among particular highlights are the Maison Henry IV and the adjacent Maison Boyer with its intricate colombage facade, and the Saint-Laurent tower. You can also see the church of Saint-Leger in the village. Some of the houses also feature very ornate roof decorations - these are called 'epis de faitage' ('faitage' is the ridge of a roof).

During the summer the quiet gives way rather to tourism, fetes and events - the most popular is the Farmer's Market held every Monday evening, and is a good opportunity to sample the local produce in friendly surroundings, with music laid on for entertainment.

Segur-le-Chateau is highly recommended if you are exploring the Limousin region.

Attractions nearby

One popular destination close to Segur-le-Chateau is Arnac Pompadour, home to the National Stud and also the impressive Chateau de Pompadour.

To the east of here we also recommend you visit the town of Uzerche, which has an extensive historical centre.

(Note: photos kindly contributed by Jan Rees)

Tourist classifications for Segur-le-Chateau: One of the most beautiful village in France (plus beau villages);

Suggested places to visit near Segur-le-Chateau, France

Distances shown are direct, driving distances will be greater.

More suggestions: Donzenac 28km; Thiviers 30km; Terrasson 33km; Saint-Jean-de-Cole 36km; Treignac 40km; Tulle 40km; Saint-Amand-de-Coly 41km; Montignac 42km; Aixe-sur-Vienne 43km; Chateau de Puyguilhem 43km; Lascaux caves 43km; Correze 45km; Limoges 45km; Turenne 47km; Saint-Leonard-de-Noblat 48km; Plazac 49km;

See these places and more on a map at places near Segur-le-Chateau

Segur-le-Chateau tourism: sights and attractions nearby

Saint-Yrieix-la-Perche - recommended detour (12km) : Jardins du château de Hautefort - remarkable garden (23km) : Saint-Hilaire-les-Places - ville fleurie 4* (27km) : Eglise Notre Dame de l'Assomption (Thiviers) - religious monument (30km) : Jardins de l'Imaginaire - remarkable garden (34km) : Abbatial church de Saint Pierre (Solignac) - religious monument (36km) : Gouffre de la Fage - site of natural beauty (40km) : Abbaye de Saint Amand de Coly (Saint-Amand-de-Coly) - religious monument (41km) :

French version: see Segur-le-Chateau (Francais)