In Soudaine-Lavinadière, the settlement of the Order of the Holy Sepulchre dates back to the 12th century. In the 15th century, the village became a commandery of the Hospitallers.
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Culture and history
The church and the surviving buildings of the priory of the Ancienne commanderie de l'ordre du Saint-Sépulcre have been protected as historic monuments since 13 June 2003 under a corresponding decree. In the church of the Ancienne commanderie de l'ordre du Saint-Sépulcre, murals from the first half of the 17th century were discovered on the flat wall at the end of the choir.
The Croix de Soudaine-Lavinadière is also part of the historic heritage. The monumental granite cross was erected by the Hospitallers and decorated with a mystical lamb, two cross pattées and a rosette.
Visitors can explore the grounds of the Ancien prieuré de l'Ordre du Saint-Sépulcre on foot. Traces of the residential building, the well, the structures between the priory and the commandery, a cellar and the cemetery can be discovered there. The site also offers a treasure hunt designed for families. During it, visitors, especially children, explore the grounds using the information panels available and uncover the order's secrets. The former priory complex was opened to the public in June 2022.
The „old well“ is connected with the local tradition surrounding wells. There are hundreds of wells in Corrèze, supplying the households of the 86 Vinadièrois with water for daily use and agriculture.
Nature and activities
Le Bois d'Anjou, a challenging VTT circular route, is located in Soudaine-Lavinadière. It is 18.8 km long; the stated duration is 2 hours, with 461 metres of elevation gain.
La Soudaine is the most important watercourse in the municipality of Soudaine-Lavinadière. Trout fishing and fly fishing are possible on La Soudaine.
Paths and surroundings
The passerelle, formerly known as Pont du Facteur, originally consisted of a simple tree trunk. The postman used it on his walking route as a shortcut to the village of La Rigaudie.
In the immediate surroundings of Soudaine-Lavinadière, the Le Pont du Facteur trail offers remarkable views of Mont Gargan and its surroundings.
