Nature
The Forêt des Loges offers trails for hiking, horseback riding and mountain biking. 180 hectares of the Forêt des Loges are accessible to walkers. The Forêt des Loges is designated as a ZNIEFF, a natural area of ecological, faunal and floristic interest.
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Culture and history
The church of Saint-Priest-sous-Aixe is a Romanesque building that was rebuilt in the Gothic period. It houses a 17th-century altarpiece that was altered in the 19th century, as well as a Romanesque granite holy water font.
At the Moulins du Daumail, traces of a grain mill with seven pairs of millstones dating from the 13th century have been preserved. In 1840, the Moulins du Daumail were converted into so-called stone or pebble mills, which supplied the porcelain industry with processed kaolin slurry and enamel.
Trails
The “Balade en forêt d’Aixe – Les Loges” route follows an old Roman road that is now used as a forest track.
The Sentier des Étangs is an easy 3.5-kilometre trail with 119 metres of elevation gain and green markings. The Parcours de santé du Coeur is a 6-kilometre trail of moderate difficulty with 192 metres of elevation gain and red heart-shaped markings.
Activities
The Haras de Violette offers guided pony rides for children aged two and over.
