Must-see visits

Discover our 10 most beautiful visits around Objat.

Objat, nestled in the heart of Corrèze, is an ideal starting point to explore this region rich in history, culture and landscapes. Whether you are passionate about history, a nature lover or looking for an authentic experience, the surroundings of Objat are full of fascinating places to discover. We have selected the best visits to make your stay unforgettable.

1. Collonges-la-Rouge: An Unmissable Medieval Village

Just 30 minutes from Objat, Collonges-la-Rouge is the first village to have been labeled "Most Beautiful Villages of France". This village with its timeless charm is known for its red sandstone houses and picturesque alleys. Stroll through its small streets, visit the church and discover the many local artisans. This place is ideal for an immersion in medieval history and a charming stroll.

2. The Pans de Travassac: a journey through time and geology.

The Travassac Slate Quarries , located about twenty kilometers from Objat, are an exceptional historical and geological site. This former slate mining site, dating from the 19th century, invites you to delve into the industrial history of the region and discover a breathtaking landscape, shaped by man and nature over the centuries. This former quarry is famous for the quality of its slate, a material used for centuries in construction and for roofing. Slate mining began in the 18th century, but it was in the 19th century that the site truly flourished. Travassac is unique in that the slates are extracted vertically, which makes it possible to create superb vertical slate walls. These walls, often referred to as "slate forests", offer an impressive visual spectacle. The quarry only supplies slate for national monuments, including the famous Mont Saint Michel abbey.

3.Brive-la-Gaillarde: Culture and Heritage in the Heart of Corrèze

20 minutes from Objat, Brive-la-Gaillarde is a dynamic city, rich in heritage. Discover the historic center with its half-timbered houses, the Saint-Martin church dating from the 13th century, as well as the Labenche museum , which exhibits an impressive collection of art and history objects. Don't forget to stroll around the market, sung by BRASSENS, renowned for its local products and its friendliness.

4. Fage Chasm

Divided into two galleries, the Fage chasm presents beautiful draperies in varied colors, richly decorated calcite bridges, a multitude of stalactites, columns and fantastic figures and a paleontological deposit. Classified as a NATURA 2000 site, it is also home to one of the largest bat colonies in Europe.
On a self-guided tour, a fun and educational layout allows everyone to discover the wonders of the underground world, at their own pace. A mini caving trail and excavation pit await children.

5. Aubazine: its abbey and the monks' canal

The Cistercian abbey of Aubazine , founded in the 12th century, is a unique place due to its many particularities and treasures, the only abbey supplied by an exceptional hydraulic network which is the monks' canal, an abbey whose architectural sobriety is a reference in Cistercian art, the only abbey to have preserved a set of Cistercian stained glass windows from the 12th century, a bell tower unique in the world...

Today, the abbey can be visited on a guided tour to help you discover its convent buildings spread around a flower-filled cloister: dormitory (with an impressive rammed earth floor), kitchen, chapter, scriptorium, fish pond (recently restored), during the visit you will discover the history and the important spiritual and economic influence of the Aubazine abbey on the Massif Central (Cantal cheeses owe a lot to Aubazine) and the southwest of France...

6. Colette's Gardens in Varetz

A few kilometers from Objat, the Jardins de Colette are a haven of peace inspired by the writer Colette. You can stroll among a wide variety of plants and flowers, while discovering the story of this author who stayed there. These gardens, designed in an artistic and natural spirit, offer a great opportunity to relax and recharge your batteries.

7. Turenne Castle: History and Panorama

Perched on a hill about thirty kilometers from Objat, the Château de Turenneoffers a breathtaking view of the Dordogne Valley. This historic site, dating from the Middle Ages, immerses you in a time rich in battles and legends. Explore the ruins of the castle, its imposing towers, and discover the fascinating history of this place, classified among the "Historical Monuments". The village of Turenne is also classified as one of the "most beautiful villages in France"

8. Le Saillant: a unique chapel in France

Looking for a charming village? The village of Saillant will satisfy your curiosity with its unique chapel in France. It is entirely decorated with stained glass windows by the painter Marc Chagall (1887-1985). After visiting the Saillant chapel, you can go hiking to discover the hydroelectric power station and end the walk with a swim in the Vézère under the famous 14th century bridge.

9. Pompadour: Its Hippodrome, its stud farm and the Marquise's castle

Nestled in the heart of the small village of Arnac-Pompadour in Corrèze, stands the imposing Pompadour castle, a building completely rebuilt in the 15th century by the Hélie family. In 1745, Louis XV offered the Pompadour estate to his favorite and mistress Jeanne Lenormand d'Étiolles who would become the very famous Marquise de Pompadour.

Over the decades, the castle has suffered numerous fires and to this day, only the south wing of the castle remains.

Pompadour is as famous for its castle as for its National Stud Farm. Also called the "city of the horse", the small town is known throughout the world for its horse shows. With   more than 160 days of events per year, it is an essential place in the world of horses.

10. St Robert and Ségur-le-Château classified among the "most beautiful villages in France"

Organized around a Benedictine monastery built by the disciples of Saint-Robert, the village experienced violent religious clashes. From this period, however, there remains a beautiful fortified Romanesque church from the 12th century and stone-built seigneurial residences in a hilly landscape on the borders of Corrèze and Dordogne.

Ségur le château is a medieval village crossed by the Auvézère river, preserves old houses and cobbled streets, creating an atmosphere of serenity and beauty. The 13th century castle and its ruins, as well as the bridges and mills that line the river, make this place a real journey through time.

A little further you can also visit the Lascaux caves , the Padirac Chasm , Rocamadour , the Hautefort castle , Sarlat and the valley of the castles in Périgord.