Hiking New Aquitaine

This short walk takes you to the discovery of the emblematic monuments of the city of Saintes. To get in the bath immediately, start your journey by the arenas. Dating back to the year 40 after Jesus Christ, this Gallo-Roman amphitheatre is the best preserved of the Atlantic coast, perhaps even Europe. At the time, it could accommodate up to 15 000 spectators! Then go to the Romanesque church of Saint-Europe, before you head to the Emperor's house, where you expect a magnificent view of the city and its river.

Tariff: free.

Distance: 1,3 km.

Difficulty: .

According to your tastes and motivation, the loop of Chantemerle-sur-la-Silk is possible on foot or by bike. In less than 10 kilometres, you contournerez the commune through its major points of interest. Among them, the chapel Notre-Dame de Chantemerle-sur-la-Silk, the death stone in Hedgehog, the residence of Chauvin or the mill of Saint-Marmé. As for the itinerary, we invite you to discover it on the French Circuit website (www.circuits-de-france.com).

Tariff: free.

Distance: 9 km.

Difficulty: .

A simple itinerary and a very flat route: This is what the grass walkers like, especially as the walk is adorned with the pleasant spectacle of herons, which you will see very closely. At the start of the Saint-Laurent-de-la-Prée car park, hire yourself on the big straight line of the lifting of the Reverseaux. You will follow it until its end, before turning right on a path along the edge of the Charente. You see the ferry bridge of Rochefort. At the end, turn right again: The asphalt road will take you first to Lower Roche and then to High Roche, before you get back to your starting point.

Tariff: free.

Duration: 2 h.

Difficulty: .

The municipality of Les Eyzies-de-Tayac-Sireuil proposes to relive 350 000 years of history in just a few kilometers! It is on the loop of the Micoque that you will discover this open-air museum. At the departure of the Vézère Park, the path crosses the river to go back to the fort of Tayac, where the first men sheltered themselves, before continuing to shelter from the fish. You can observe the role of water in the artistic representations of the Paleolithic, before continuing to the Laugeries. Here you can go back to the village and the shelter of Cro-Magnon, or continue on a longer loop, 12 km. It will take you to the Site site before offering points of view on Grand Roc and Madeleine.

Tariff: free.

Duration: from 1 a. m. to 2 p. m.

Difficulty: .

This is what we call here the "Way that speaks". In order to add an instructive dimension to your outdoor walk, the Community of Communes Portes de la Creuse en Marche has come up with this original idea: to make you discover the life of the old-time Creuse washers, with a helmet on your ears. As you go along, follow the Petit Battoir and listen to the explanations of the places you encounter. A way to make you visit at your own pace the cultural heritage of the village and its surroundings!

Rate: free, on presentation of an identity document and signature of a loan agreement

Duration: variable; 30 minutes of audio recording.

Difficulty: medium.

Beaconing: Small Beater.

The talking path can be downloaded from www.portesdelacreuseenmarche.fr. There are also topo-guides which are distributed free of charge in all the town halls of the communities of communes.

Rendezvous at Place Pierre-Ferrand for this short hike to discover the hamlet of Arfeuille. Before leaving, you can, if you wish, obtain the topo-guide of the itinerary (1 €) from the Tourist Office of Vassivière. Otherwise, rely on the yellow markings that accompany you. The route is easy and takes you to the pond via peat bogs. By the way, do you know where the names Arfeuille and Royère de Vassivière come from? If the first would most probably come from the Latin acrifolium (meaning "holly"), the appellation of Royère de Vassivière would come from the Latin robre ("rouvre") and vaciver ("pasture"). Both refer to the major clearing works undertaken between the 11th and 12th centuries: the forest massifs then became arable land, on which the two localities are located today.

Rate: free of charge.

Distance: 4.5 km.

Duration: 1 hour 45 minutes.

Difficulty: fairly easy.

Markings: yellow.

At the beginning of the Corrèze (it's also the name of a commune), this loop can be reached on foot, cycling and even horse takes you into the life of a sucker of yesteryear. Leave the medieval city and head to the hamlet of Neupont; then notice the bread kilns at redans roofs. Now pay special attention to the trail that awaits you: the millers on the Quotidiennement daily to reach the mills that are installed and there along the Corrèze. Follow the direction of Bouysse and return to the village by passing through Notre-Dame du Pont-du-Salut chapel.

Tariff: free.

Distance: 5,3 km.

Difficulty: .