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⛪️ The church of Chasteaux offers one of the most beautiful views of the Causse lake, a true natural jewel of Corrèze.

While digging the tunnel, workers pierced a natural pocket of water with no outlet. This caused sudden flooding of the construction site, forcing the workers to flee. Once the water was drained, they discovered a cave decorated with stalactites in the tunnel vault. Unfortunately, this cave was ransacked by locals who salvaged the concretions to build an altar that was visible for a long time in the church of the nearby village of Larche.

🥾 The GR® de Pays du Causse Corrézien is a 48 km hiking loop located south of Brive-la-Gaillarde, in the Corrèze department. It's a route that immerses hikers in the soul of the Causse: limestone landscapes, hilltop villages, dry stone walls, and spectacular viewpoints.

🌾 The hamlet of Soulier, located in the commune of Chasteaux in Corrèze, is a small rural gem nestled in the heart of the Causse Corrèze. This discreet but charming place is often cited as an ideal starting point for exploring Mount Pelée and its surroundings.

🌿 The Moulin du Soulier, located in the hamlet of the same name near Chasteaux in Corrèze, is a small treasure of rural heritage nestled in the heart of the Corrèze causse. Although little officially documented, it is mentioned as a place to explore in the vicinity of the Causs lake

An old water mill: typical of the Causse valleys, powered by a stream or a diversion from the Causse lake.

🪨 The dry stone walls on Mount Pelée (Corrèze) are much more than just landscape features: they are silent witnesses to ancestral know-how and a deeply rooted rural history. 🧱 Their role and origins: Delimitation of agricultural plots: These walls were used to mark the boundaries between plots of land, often used for growing vines or raising livestock. Clearing stones from fields: Stones extracted from the limestone soils of the Causse were reused to build these walls, preventing them from interfering with crops. Erosion protection: On the steep slopes of Puy Lagar, the walls stabilize the soil and limit runoff. Habitat for biodiversity: They shelter discreet microfauna (lizards, insects, mosses, lichens) and contribute to the ecological balance of the Causse.

3 km of flat and uphill stretches, followed by 3.5 km of uphill stretches on mountain roads. Then finish with 1.5 km of downhill stretches and 2 km of flat stretches.