The Zone humide des Rebeyrolles covers approximately 11 hectares of wet meadows along the Dronne. The wetland lies within the Natura 2000 site FR7200662 « Vallée de la Dronne de Brantôme à la confluence avec l’Isle ».
Nature
The Zone humide des Rebeyrolles is home to a significant diversity of plants. Species specific to this habitat include the snake's-head fritillary and the loose-flowered orchid.
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Leisure and trails
The Plaine des Loisirs de Villetoureix offers children's play equipment, picnic tables and a pétanque court. The leisure area also includes a walk along the Dronne and a starting point for hikes.
The Boucle PDIPR de Villetoureix is a hiking route along small roads, paths and forest trails. Along the way, visitors can discover architectural heritage in the commune, including manor houses, a Carthusian monastery and bourgeois houses.
The equestrian centre « Les Ecuries des Petites Fontaines » offers riding lessons and trail rides; for children, the programme starts with pony rides and extends to activities for adults.
Culture and history
The Eglise Saint-Martin de Villetoureix is dedicated to Saint Martin. The Chartreuse La Guionie was built in the 18th century on the site of an earlier residence dating from the 15th or 16th century.
The Manoir et chapelle de Fayolle in Fayolle, northwest of Villetoureix, was built on a former fief of the Monteil family; the manor house and chapel were constructed in the 19th century.
The Château de Beauséjour is located in the surroundings of Villetoureix. The Moulin de la Puyrousse is situated on a slope within the commune of Villetoureix.
Surroundings
In the wider region around Villetoureix are the Abbaye Notre-Dame de Bonne Esperance, the Château de Borie-Petit and the Abbaye Notre-Dame de Chancelade. The Parc de Fayolle is also located near Villetoureix.
