Solignac - Destination Limoges

Only 20 minutes from the capital of the arts of fire is a village combining the beauty of nature and the charm of architecture. Gourmet pleasures, walks along the river, visit to the abbey church, farmers' markets or refreshing exhibitions, Solignac is not a village like the others. Located on the banks of the Briance, dominated by its abbey: it's a sure hit!

Solignac, love and history

Story ? Because in 632, our dear “Eloi” came to build “Solemniac“a monastery on land donated by the good King Dagobert. Today, in Solignac, theabbey church Saint Pierre Saint Paul is one of the oldest and most remarkable Romanesque churches in Limousin.

Love ? Whether we stroll through ancient alleys, half-timbered houses, that one strolls along the edge of the water on a superb medieval bridge or on the Broken Bridge, old roman road, the charm works and you quickly fall in love with Solignac.

Walk in the footsteps of Eloi

To make the most of your visit, we have some tips for you. Of course you can browse the city and the edges of Briance freely along the medieval streets. Otherwise, find out walk in the historic center of Solignac for a complete visit, the hike of the Sentier de la Briance and that of the Boucle de la Borie on the Balade & Vous website or the Terra Aventura course Eloi's Game for a more playful discovery.

Solignac my essential

You have understood it, Solignac is much more than a stage and offers you quality accommodation for a soothing stay, as well as good restaurants discovering Limousin gastronomy. We then give you some addresses.

The Domaine de la Dame de Laurière welcomes you to cozy guest rooms or even “Under the ramparts” in a charming cottage. THE motorhome friends are not forgotten with a peaceful service area close to Briance.

Peckish ? Be welcomed by Alberto and David, facing Briance, at the Restaurant Le Quatre or stop by for a snack at the Le Parvis press tobacconist café. And for the shopping ? A bakery, two butchers and a grocery store. What to initiate you to the realization of limo recipes !

Concert in the Solignac abbey © ML and D. Raimbault

Solignac in good life

Country Producer Markets, concerts Asked gardens of the castle of La Borie or in the majestic setting of the abbey church but also exhibitions at the Maison de la Fanfare or at the Moulin du Quatre: the events and animations follow one another in Solignac throughout the year. Tennis, horse riding like at the Acy stables, fishing or hiking complete the activities.

Solignac…nugget among nuggets

Solignac seduced you? Other treasures are to be discovered at limoges, UNESCO's creative city who will know how to welcome you its culinary discoveries, its emblematic places such as the station, its underground passages or the famous rue de la boucherie, to name just a few examples. Festivals, concerts, opera, events are not to be outdone: Chef's hats & porcelains, Urbaka street festival, Urban Empire festival, the Frairie of small bellies, Jazz splinters of enamel to name but a few. 5 minutes from Solignac, also discover the Reynou Zoological Park, Chalucet castle or the Borie Gardens. And for even more surprises and discoveries, a visit to the Destination Limoges site is a must. Dare to experience!