Saint-Saud-Lacoussière Towns, Villages and bastides in Saint Saud Lacoussière

Municipality in the north of the department, in the Périgord Vert , Saint-Saud-Lacoussière is nestled in the heart of the Périgord Limousin Regional Natural Park . It is a nature destination par excellence, surrounded by hiking trails (the GR 654 in particular), routes to explore by mountain bike or bicycle. It is a cosmopolitan village, many Dutch, as well as English settled there, attracted by the sweetness of life of this pastoral and bucolic region.

Saint-Saud is famous for its magnificent swimming and games pond , which makes holidaymakers happy in the summer. There you will find a beach and a snack bar for a whole day of leisure and relaxation.

Don't miss the Cep and Veal Festival , which takes place every ^1st Sunday in October! In this commune, breeding is an important economic activity and calves are raised " under the mother ". The weekly market takes place on Friday morning under the market hall.

Hikes and natural sites in Saint-Saud Lacoussière

1km from the village is a rocky chao of great beauty on the Dronne river . A pleasant and relaxing place, where to listen to the gurgling of the river to escape from everyday life.

Take a stroll through the Montagnac arboretum , a 2-hectare park, home to more than 150 tree species. Identification panels allow you to know who you are dealing with… The visit takes place all year round by appointment!

Le Saut du Charlard (in the village of Champs Romain just next door) is a waterfall on the Dronne not to be missed! At the end of a hike of about 45 minutes without great difficulty, you will be amazed by this unique place!

Just a few kilometers to the north-east, in the Haute Vienne department, we recommend that you discover the Château de Montbrun , dating from the 12th century. Four large imposing towers welcome you with a picturesque allure, like coming out of a film on the Middle Ages ... The castle (which you can visit, call for opening times and dates) is gracefully reflected in the lake. facing. Nearby, a Nordic walking trail.