Chalvignac: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes
The Dordogne flows at the foot of Chalvignac. The landscape around Chalvignac is considered wild, rugged and impressive, and offers opportunities for observing birdlife.
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Culture and History
The Barrage de l’Aigle in Chalvignac bears the “Architecture contemporaine remarquable” label. The facility is 290 metres long and 90 metres high.
During the guided tour of the Barrage de l’Aigle, a guide explains the generating units and how hydroelectric power works. Guided tours include the machine room, the model area and the workers’ barracks.
The main construction phase of the ruins of Château de Miremont dates from the 14th century. The ruins bear witness to the eventful history of Limousin in the Middle Ages and during the Wars of Religion.
The Church of Saint-Martin in Chalvignac dates from the 15th century and was rebuilt several times over the centuries. It features remarkable capitals and frescoes.
The Chapelle de La Bruyère was built in connection with the Notre-Dame-de-la-Bruyère pilgrimage and completed in 1924. The Fours à chaux in Chalvignac are associated with the Gallo-Roman use of limestone as marble and for lime production, as well as with the industrial boom of this material in the 19th century.
Nature and Trails
The Sur les pas de Madeleine hiking trail is 7.6 km long and freely accessible every day all year round. It leads to the ruins of Château de Miremont and to the forecourt, which offers a 360-degree panoramic view of the Monédières, the Monts du Sancy and the Monts du Cantal.
The Sentier ornitho de l’Aigle is a marked circular hiking trail measuring 6.2 km and freely accessible every day all year round. It is equipped with information boards and observation points and is intended for discovering birdlife.
Water and Technology
The Base nautique de Nauzenac is presented through themed tablet tours focusing on the fauna, flora and history of the Dordogne. The Base nautique de Nauzenac is listed as offering canoe hire for 2 to 3 people, pedal boats, paddleboards and electric bicycles. It is closed during the 2026 season due to construction work.
For the higher-level travel overview: Cantal.
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