Culture and History
At La Pierre Levée in Arnac-la-Poste stands the Dolmen de l'Héritière, a Neolithic dolmen. It was placed under protection as a historic monument by decree dated 17 June 1983.
In the centre of Arnac-la-Poste stands the Église Saint-Martial. It was built between the 12th and 14th centuries and fortified in the 15th century. The church has crenellated cylindrical watchtowers with loopholes dating from its fortification in the 14th century. It has been listed as a historic monument since 25 September 1925. Inside, it preserves 13th-century wall paintings as well as an enamelled reliquary from Grandmont Abbey.
The tour Balade au temps jadis leads through the origins of Arnac-la-Poste and includes historic sites and buildings such as the church, the former town hall, the Templar residence, the former monastery, the washhouse and the fairground.
The Musée du Vélo du Haut Limousin is managed by the association Les Vélos de Jacques, whose purpose is to preserve cycling heritage. The museum presents the history of the bicycle from its beginnings in 1817 through to the 1980s. It has three exhibition areas, a seasonal temporary exhibition and more than 100 bicycles, as well as cycling-related objects.
Visits include guided tours led by the collector owners and self-guided visits without booking. Outside the summer season, visits for groups and families are possible by appointment. The Musée du Vélo du Haut Limousin is located 3 km from Exit 22 of the A20 motorway.
Anyone wishing to rent a holiday apartment in Arnac-la-Poste can include this in their travel plans.
Trails and Landscapes
La tournée du facteur comprises three circular routes in Arnac-la-Poste: the red route, 7.6 km long; the blue route, 6.5 km long; and the green route, 4.9 km long.
The Sentier Las Pentas runs through the Limousin bocage landscape and offers views over the Haut Limousin countryside.
The Sentier Les Chevreuils is a challenging 40.6 km circular route starting from Arnac-la-Poste for hiking and mountain biking. It runs along ponds and streams and takes in the built heritage of Arnac-la-Poste; a 26 km variant passes through the hamlet of Branles.
Activities
The Centre équestre du Moulin des Côtes offers riding lessons, rides, horse boarding, riding badge examinations, horse training and activities for children with baby ponies.
Other destinations: Saint-Hilaire-Les-Places, Beaumont-Du-Lac, Azat-Le-Ris, Thiat, Sussac, Nieul, Linards, Limoges
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