Holiday apartment in Royères – Trails, the Vienne and paper history

Royères combines trails through typical Haute-Vienne villages with the banks of the Vienne, the history of paper production and regional farm culture. This creates a holiday destination for you with various possible focuses: outdoor activities, historical discoveries, fishing or a visit to a farm. This mix makes Royères interesting for a trip where not every day has to look the same. The Vienne provides the common reference point for the fishing area, riverside trail and paper-themed walk in Royères.

Trails through villages and along the Vienne

The Chemin de Caux - La Mazière is an 8.5 km circular trail starting in Royères. It leads through the villages of La Mazière and Caux, which are typical of Haute-Vienne, and offers a view of the Château de Brignac. The private estate cannot be visited. A second trail, the Sentier de Brignac au Moulin du Got, is 4.4 km long, follows an out-and-back route and also starts in Royères. It follows the banks of the Vienne as far as the Moulin du Got. In addition to the view of the château, La Mazière and Caux give the circular trail a specific village character within Haute-Vienne. The second trail leads to the Moulin du Got, which preserves the history of paper production in the Vienne valley. The different lengths and formats make it easier for you to plan days with different rhythms.

The Vienne and fishing

The Parcours de pêche de Royères is located in Brignac in Royères, downstream from the Moulin du Got and upstream from the Filterie. Fishing is possible there from the bank. In the downstream section, fishing with a float tube is also possible; the fishing area additionally has its own section for night carp fishing.

The history of paper production

The Moulin du Got is a place of remembrance and preservation of paper production in the Vienne valley. “Laisser voguer les petits papiers” by Tèrra Aventura offers another way to explore this subject: the walk along the banks of the Vienne in Royères introduces visitors to the history of paper production. At the Moulin du Got, the trail along the banks of the Vienne and paper production meet at a specific destination on site. Together with the trail that reaches the Moulin du Got, this creates a focus on the cultural history along the river.

Church and farm culture

The Église Saint-Thomas-de-Cantorbéry also adds a historical accent. It includes a 14th-century enfeu and, including this enfeu, has been protected as a historic monument by decree of 22 January 1992.

At La Ferme de Lageas Haute in Royères, pigs are organically raised outdoors. Fresh meat and sausages are sold directly at the farm. Visits are possible by appointment. An appointment is therefore part of planning a farm visit.

You can also discover other places: Pierrefitte, Saint-Hilaire-la-Treille, Nexon, Moissannes, Eymoutiers, Thiat, Saint-Sornin-Leulac and Oradour-sur-Glane.

For the broader travel overview: Haute-Vienne.