Cellefrouin reveals its landscape character in the Son Valley, which crosses the town from east to west and includes several mills, washhouses and footbridges. More than a quarter of the municipality’s area is covered by forest; the wooded areas are mainly concentrated in the south.
Renting a holiday apartment is one of the possible forms of accommodation for a stay in Cellefrouin.
Nature and trails
The Circuit des Vallées is a 13.5-kilometre circular hiking trail with a stated duration of 3 hours and 15 minutes. The Circuit de Chavagnac is shorter, measuring 6 kilometres with a stated duration of 1 hour and 30 minutes.
The Sentier des Bois et Vallées runs through the network of paths as a marked circular trail with blue waymarking.
Culture and history
The Église Saint-Nicolas is a Romanesque transitional building dating from the 11th to 12th century. Since 21 September 1907, it has been classified as a historic monument by decree.
Cellefrouin is home to the Lanterne des Morts from the 12th century; it is approximately twelve metres high.
The Château de Bayers, a castle, is located in the vicinity of Cellefrouin. The French Resistance Memorial, a memorial, is also in the surrounding area. The Château de Balzac is a castle in the wider regional area around Cellefrouin. The Église Saint-Nicolas, a church, is also located in the immediate vicinity of Cellefrouin.
Discover
In the “Zouti en fait tout un frouin” geocaching activity, participants solve puzzles using the Terra Aventura app to find a treasure. The activity is free of charge and open daily all year round.
