At Étang de La Barde, a 2-kilometre-long path leads to opportunities to observe the fauna and flora, including a remarkable stand of beech trees. Étang de La Barde covers 6 hectares and is fed by the Valouse stream.
Those choosing La Coquille as their destination may wish to rent a holiday apartment.
Nature
In connection with Étang de La Barde, possible sightings include otters in the nearby stream, as well as black woodpeckers, grey herons and ospreys. The circular trail around Étang de La Barde is a very easy, 2-kilometre hike lasting 45 minutes, starting in La Coquille. There is also a Terra Aventura route at Étang de La Barde. Fishing is possible there; a fishing permit is required.
The Boucle de Grateloup is an 11-kilometre circular hiking route starting in La Coquille, designated for equestrian use and classified as a route focusing on nature, fauna and flora.
Culture
The Church of Saint Joseph in La Coquille is a neo-Gothic church dating from the 19th century. It has 14 stained-glass windows created by Achille Perrier. La Coquille lies on the Vézelay Way for pilgrims travelling to Santiago de Compostela.
Local life
At La Coquille's weekly market, several producers offer their products on Thursday mornings throughout the year in 2026.
Family
The “Carnet de bord de l'aventurier à La Coquille” activity offers families a game with riddles for exploring the village. The Périgord-Limousin Regional Natural Park offers family activities with introductions to fishing on Tuesdays and Thursdays in July and August, as well as on several other days of the year. Storytelling walks also take place there on educational farms.
