Turenne: Holiday apartments and holiday homes
Accommodation in Turenne
The round Tour César dates from the 12th or 13th century and can be climbed via a spiral staircase. In favorable weather, the wide panoramic views extend beyond the Dordogne Valley to the Monts du Cantal. The massive rectangular keep Tour du Trésor, also known as the Tour de l'Horloge, dates from the 13th century and offers views of the town of Turenne as well as the Causses of Martel and Gramat.
Culture
The Hanging Garden of the Château de Turenne combines French garden layouts with large English-designed parterres. At the southern foot of the Château, the Chapelle des Capucins can be used for public exhibitions, concerts, and performances.
The Livret-Jeu à Turenne is an exploration tour through the historical eras and streets of Turenne. Visitors can observe details and discover anecdotes along the way. Place de la Halle traditionally features restaurants, shops selling local products, and arts and crafts.
La Kopé des créateurs is a cooperative for craftspeople and creatives in Corrèze, bringing together 16 craftspeople and creatives. Alphonse Turenne sells handcrafted products, the majority of which bear the “Origine Corrèze” label.
Landscape
The 6-kilometer Circuit panoramique is a circular route near Turenne offering several viewpoints of the citadel and its surroundings. It is designated for mountain bikes with sections requiring the bike to be carried.
Le tour de la vicomté is a 17-kilometer route through the Causse corrézien, with fir and downy oak forests lined by characteristic dry-stone walls. The route can be ridden by mountain bike. The GRP du Causse allows for an approximately four-day hiking project through the characteristic landscape between Corrèze and northern Lot, passing through Turenne along the way.
Surroundings
The Château de la Fage is located in the surroundings of Turenne. The ruins of the Prieure de Coiroux are also nearby.
The wider regional surroundings of Turenne include the historic site of Abbaye Saint-Étienne d'Aubazines, Roc de Maille mountain, Roche de Vic mountain, Gouffre de Padirac cave, and Île des Escouanes island.
Anyone who has Turenne on their travel list will want to find a holiday apartment.
To the higher-level travel overview: Corrèze.
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