Leynhac: Holiday Apartments and Houses

The Chapelle Notre-Dame-du-Pont in Leynhac is a 12th-century chapel that is partially protected as a historic monument. The interior walls of the Chapelle du Pont in Leynhac are covered with 14th- and 15th-century frescoes. Guided tours with commentary of the Chapelle Notre-Dame-du-Pont take place in July and August, as well as in September during the European Heritage Days.

When planning a stay in Leynhac, you may wish to rent a holiday apartment.

Culture

The Église de Leynhac has a converted comb-style bell tower for three bells, including a 2.5-ton bourdon bell. The Église de Leynhac houses the 1865 painting “Le couronnement de la vierge” by Émile Hirsch.

The Fort de Leynhac is a 14th-century fortification that dominates the old town centre. Following the redevelopment work, visitors can walk around the Fort de Leynhac. During the Hundred Years’ War, the fortification served as a refuge; after the fall of Raymond VII of Toulouse, it was also used for protection against the Cathars.

Nature

The La Cuvette glacial basin hiking trail starts at the car park above the school in the centre of Leynhac. It crosses the Leynhac glacial basin, runs alongside it and overlooks it; the basin is considered a rare phenomenon in the Châtaigneraie.

The Rance River forms part of the boundary of the municipality of Leynhac. The Puy Majou hill is located near Leynhac, while the Puy de l'Arbre hill lies in the wider regional area around Leynhac.

Surroundings

The Château de Berbezou is located in the immediate vicinity of Leynhac. The Château de Jalenques and the Château de La Mothe are also located near Leynhac. Château de Brouzac, a château, lies in the wider regional area around Leynhac.

Square du 19 mars 1962 is a park in the wider regional area around Leynhac. Parc Hélitas is also a park in the wider regional area around Leynhac.

Other local pages in this selection: Cros-De-Ronesque, Saignes, Nieudan, Marmanhac, Parlan, Ladinhac, Apchon, Gourdièges

For the higher-level travel overview: Cantal.