Vassivière - Plateau de Millevaches

The territory of the Regional Nature Park (PNR) has thousands of springs and rivers (Vézère, Creuse, Corrèze, Vienne...) and is home to remarkable natural environments where peat bogs, moors, forests and meadows alternate. The Longeyroux peat bog, an exceptional reservoir of biodiversity, is a case in point.


The NRP is home to fragile and unique animal and plant species: otters, pearl mussels, wetland azure, linnet, white-tailed eagle, viviparous lizard, etc.


It is also a staging area for migratory birds. There are 12 species of birds, including the red-backed shrike, the European nightjar, the woodlark, the grey crane, etc.


The flora is very diverse: heather moorland, sphagnum moss or drosera are just a few examples. A dense forest of deciduous and coniferous trees creates a heterogeneous landscape. An astonishing and unmissable discovery.

Start : Millevaches, D36, at the crossroads towards Peyrelevade on the D21
Markup :Stones with the legend of the 3 sources

Discover the sources of the Vienne, the watershed and the otter basin.

A team of volunteers came together, “armed” with axes and saws, and brought this area back to life, thanks to sculptures! “Art brut », spontaneous art, art that does not claim to be cultural nor intellectual, simply a contemporary garden. It is open to visitors for free, all year long. And if you would like to participate in this project, you are more than welcome to contact us !

Start :Car park overlooking the bog bordering the D109. Entry sign.

Access by Chavanac, Saint-Merd-Les-Oussines or Meymac

Markup : blocks of stone with a white cotton grass and an arrow

22 interpretation stations


Discovery of the largest peat bog in Limousin, that of Longeyroux as well as the unique flora and fauna it shelters.

This bog is an extraordinary site which benefits from several protection measures.

Departure point: Car park overlooking the Longeyroux peat bog, on the edge of the D109.


The Longeyroux peat bog is an unusual site which benefits from several protection measures. Since 1986, a Prefectural Biotope Protection Order has covered 255 hectares. This site is also listed in the inventory of natural monuments of the Corrèze Department. The law on water of 03/01/1992 is fully applicable since the Vézère, one of the largest rivers in the department, has its source here. The Mountain Law of 09/01/1985 also covers this area. Concerned about preserving this site of national importance, the Limousin CREN currently manages 120 hectares.


Discover the landscapes and the typical flora and fauna of the heaths through 9 interpretation stations.


Signposting: stone blocks engraved with a heather flower and a purple directional arrow.

A biological environment of major European interest, this peat bog lies at an altitude of 900m in the communes of Meymac, St Merd-les-Oussines, Chavanac and St Sulpice-les-Bois. It occupies a huge 250ha depression, where numerous springs and streams merge to form the Vézère. Its size, unusual landscapes and the diversity of its flora and fauna make the Tourbière du Longeyroux one of the natural gems of the Plateau de Millevaches.


Two paths allow visitors access to the peat bog. A booklet providing information on the two waymarked paths and the bog is available from Haute Corrèze Tourist Offices in Meymac and Bugeat (1€).

The Arboretum of Saint Setiers is a small jewel which can be visited freely. It extends over 3 hectares and contains more than 130 species of trees and flowerbeds offering you multiple atmospheres between large century-old trees and flowers along the paths.

You will be able to experience the relationship with the trees that suits you. You will discover rare or remarkable trees by their age and size, trees of shadow and light. You will take the time to discover by awakening your five senses: sight, hearing, smell, taste and touch. At the end of your visit you can discover the exhibition "My friends the trees".

Start : Camping de Peyrelevade

Discover the Rebière Nègre peat bog and the Gué heath, rare preserved ancestral territories, rub shoulders with carnivorous plants, cranberries, linseed, newt…Let yourself be overwhelmed by the scents of blueberry heath and heather. Enjoy the panoramic view offered by nature with the rocks of the Gué.

Find the Visitor's booklet in the tourist information offices in the surrounding area.

Start : Golf
Access : La Geneyte
Markup : Granit sculptures

Discover these peaty areas and these granite sculptures of great diversity. They cover almost all of the evolutionary stages of peat bogs in Limousin.

Start : D982 and D8 croasroads
Markup : Blue and red water drop on the panels

Discover the sources of the Creuse.
Topo sheet available at the tourist information office of Sornac.

The Pumptrack is a fun mountain bike trail open to all to practice the handling of the bike. A loop course, composed of bumps and high turns, it allows you to gain speed and have fun without pedalling! Feel the thrill of learning mountain bike technique while having fun! The tracks are open to mountain bikes, bmx, draisiennes, skate boards, mountain boards and even rollerblades and scooters! The course has several trails to vary the pleasures and have fun according to your level of progress: beginner, amateur, confirmed, to each his sensations!

Plan d'eau de 4 ha : Baignade surveillée de 13 h à 19 h de mi-juillet à mi-août, pêche, jeux d'enfants.

4 ha lake: fishing, small playground for children.

The archaeological site of Les Cars is one of the most remarkable ancient sites in the Limousin. Between moors and forests, on the Plateau de Millevaches, granite blocks whisper to us a history that is almost 2000 years old. It takes us on the trail of the Gallo-Romans who came to settle in the lands of Haute-Corrèze in the 2nd century A.D. Here the plan of a villa with water running through it can be seen, and there large mausoleums emerge from the chaos... Your imagination runs wild, and your archaeologist's soul awakens. To guide you through this journey back in time, mediators are present on site all summer, not far from a small sunny terrace.

This site was rediscovered by Marius Vazeilles in the early 20th century. The archaeological pieces of the site can be discovered at the Musée d'Archéologie et du Patrimoine Marius Vazeilles in Meymac.

Earth and grass loop of about 2.5 km with a gradient of up to 10% to provide pleasure for young and old, beginners or experienced pilots. Access is free and open from the top. The start is at the geodetic point.

Départ : Mont Bessou top

Markup : signs


Two key natural elements of Haute-Corrèze: granit and mushrooms.


A Randoland circuit, available in the in the surroundings tourist information offices is also offered to the youngest, to discover the secrets of Mont Bessou with the help of puzzle.

Highest point in the Limousin on the D36, 4km north of Meymac. Situated at an altitude of 1,000m, this observatory has a viewpoint overlooking the Monts du Cantal and Monts de l’Auvergne.

A long tree-lined driveway leads to this superb estate located in the heart of the Millevaches Regional Nature Park. The complex, with a total capacity of 18 people, is made up of 3 carefully renovated houses, offering an idyllic setting for lovers of wide open spaces and absolute nature. This house is a successful marriage between heritage, comfort and luxury.


A dining room warmed by a huge fireplace, a living room with a bar area make up the day part. The night area is divided into 3 separate houses with 9 double bedrooms. The accommodation also has an equipped meeting room.


But the offer would not be complete without an exceptional environment: a heated swimming pool, a pond for no-kill fishing, self-service mountain bikes, and many other leisure activities. A rare place to discover!