Things to do and see
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ogether, Limousin, the Dordogne and the Lot are the heart and soul of la belle France. Turreted châteaux and medieval villages line the riverbanks ... market stalls overflow with foie gras and fine wines... rich food, heady history*...
Terrasson is an ideal, off the tourist trail, base from which to explore the highlights of this beautiful area.
Terrasson.
Our Min-sú is located in Terrasson-Lavilledieu, a small town with an attractive old centre and all basic amenities. Though the local economy does not revolve around tourism, Terrasson has a lot to offer to the traveller and you can easily spend a few days in and around town. Find out more about:
- Sight seeing in Terrasson
Terrasson is a small town, and its historic centre is easy to walk. Stroll through alleys, stairways paved with river stones, squares, the church and interesting clusters of buildings. Learn about the 'epis de faitages' at the partimonie house and spot them around town. The public gardens, fountains, sarcophagus, 'cluzeaux', octroi, and the scenery from the ramparts. For garden lovers a visit to the comtemporary 'Jardins de l'imaginaire' is a must! For the nature lovers there are a number of hikes to choose from.
Find out more - Artisans and local produce
In and around Terrasson you will discover the excellent quality local agricultural produce, producers and artisans who open their doors to the public and often offer training and workshops to share their knowledge and skills Experience first hand: Chocolate making, ceramics, glassblowing and wallnut oil production. Hike through fruit and walnut orchards, collect wild berries and chestnuts, observe and be observed by the local cattle, have fun in fields of sunflowers… and pick mouth-watering cherries!
Find out more - Amenities
Terrasson-Lavilledieu is the 'chef lieu du canton', and as such provides services to the surrounding communities. For this reason the small town of Terrasson has a disproportionate number of banks, supermarkets, (general) medical practitioners, pharmacies, hairdressers, restaurants and government services in relation to its size.
Find out more - What 'n when
‘When is the best time to visit?’, is a question we were being asked often. Sounds like a simple question, the answer isn’t that simple though. The best time to visit depends a lot on what you would like to do 'n see. Unlike cosmopolitan cities, life here is very much depending on the seasons, natural resources and terroir. Every seasons offer different attractions and an experience on its own. On this page we bring together the information regarding the climate, tourist seasons (European school holidays), opening and closing of major attractions as well as seasonal products, activities and festivals.
Find out more - Coly valley hikes
‘Just to the South of Terrasson, the Coly stream cuts through steep hills with a remarkable geology: Jurassic formations to the north and Cretaceous to the south. Small streams drain some 170 km2 of undulated forestland, scattered with rich agricultural valleys, grasslands, walnut groves, villages and small hamlets.'
Find out more - Cublac heritage trails
‘One kilometre to the north of Terrasson you find the small community of Cublac. Cublac was once a wine growing and coal mining village with a number of mines. Today heritage trails lead you past some of the historical relics on the forested hillsides.'
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