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The Chemin d’Amadour, with its 500 kilometres and 21 stages, combines the spirit of a legendary pilgrimage with the authenticity of rural landscapes. It leads to emblematic sites of great pilgrimages of the past, listed by UNESCO as part of the Way of St James heritage (abbeys, churches, places of devotion, etc.), from the Gironde estuary to the Dordogne Valley (Rocamadour).

The Cité de l’Accordéon et des patrimoines de Tulle opened its doors in 2024. It offers a unique experience, inviting visitors to immerse themselves in the world of the accordion, to contemplate Tulle lacework and to discover the history of the city’s Arms Factory.

Unusual medieval village. Visit of the town through its castles and fortified towers, and its 12th-century Romanesque church. The first village awarded the “Most Beautiful Villages of France” label.

Boarding a wooden barge (75 seats) for a cruise on the Baïse River, a 1-hour trip or lunch cruise, with discovery of the childhood of Prince Henri, future King of France, in the town, and passage through a lock. Licence-free barge rental and group reception.

Medieval village built on a rocky spur. 14th-century buildings, châteaux and noble houses. Labelled “Plus Beaux Villages de France”.

In a 19th-century distillery, discover the know-how and production secrets of walnut-based liqueurs and aperitifs. Free visit and tasting for organised groups of 10 to 30 people. Entreprise du Patrimoine Vivant.