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The Muratel railway tunnel was dug between 1893 and 1895. It allowed the crossing of a meander of the Elle River on the Nontron-Sarlat railway line, crossing the Muratel hill. 215 meters long, it features a limestone vault with refuge niches for safety. The line operated until 1939, then the tunnel was decommissioned in 1941, its roadway even being paved for temporary road access during construction. Today, it is an unused historical railway remnant. Good luck if you dare venture there!

Hautefort Castle was built between the late 16th and late 17th centuries on the remains of an ancient medieval fortress. Its architecture is clearly reminiscent of the Loire Valley châteaux, with a classical style combining elegance and defensive elements, including crenellated towers and a large quadrangle. The Marquis Jacques-François de Hautefort, a great builder, carried out a significant transformation to create a refined residence with galleries, a chapel, and rich interior decoration. The castle is surrounded by magnificent French gardens designed in the 19th century by the Count of Choulot. It survived the Revolution thanks to the defense of the inhabitants and was restored after a fire in the 20th century.

The Excideuil hospital building, designed in reinforced concrete, is a hospital complex built from 1937, with an interruption during the war, then resumed in 1949. It comprises several buildings including a main hospital in the shape of a comb with a curved plan, with seven levels adapted to the slope of the land, allowing differentiated entrances. The architecture strictly separates the services by floor (medicine, surgery, children, etc.) with rooms open on the south facade to let in light. The building also has a central glass rotunda housing the reception hall and operating rooms, as well as an administrative building with a clock tower. The complex is located in a large sloping park overlooking the town of Excideuil

What you need to know Medieval origins: A Romanesque building dating from the 11th century, it is a testament to the religious architecture typical of Limousin. Style: Its robust structure, barrel vaults, and sculpted capitals invite you to immerse yourself in Romanesque art. Idyllic setting: Nestled in a village listed as one of the most beautiful in France, the church is surrounded by cobbled streets and old houses.

Hautefort Castle is one of the few surviving examples of classical architecture in southwest France. Situated on a rocky spur overlooking the village of Hautefort, it offers a majestic silhouette that is more reminiscent of the Loire Valley châteaux than the region's typical medieval fortresses.

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Beautiful village with stunning views

A great view of the city's landmark.