Église St-Pardoux de Gimel


In the centre of the village, the local church contains a beautiful enamelled reliquary known as the Châsse de St-Étienne, made in the 12th century by Limoges artisans.


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1. Cascades

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Three crashing cascades are about a half-hour hike along riverside trails that begin at the foot of the village.

2. Musée Labenche

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The town’s main museum is in the beautiful Renaissance Hôtel de Labenche. Exhibits explore local history and archaeology, and there’s a collection of…

3. Collégiale St-Martin

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In the heart of town, the Romanesque Collégiale St-Martin dates from the 11th century. Original parts include the transept and a few decorated columns…

4. Maison Denoix

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5. St-Pierre Church

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6. Covered Market

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The slate roof of the ancient covered market shelters an equally ancient baker’s oven.

7. Château de Turenne

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The château, built to protect the feudal seat of the powerful viscounts of Turenne, has beautiful views of the surrounding countryside from the 12th…

8. Chapelle des Pénitents

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