The land of a thousand sources ! At the foot of the last contours of the Massif Central, the plateau of Millevaches culminates at 976m and has the highest point in Limousin. Go and see the heathland covered with gorse and heather, follow the rivers and streams, an ideal land for nature lovers and walkers…
The Natural Regional Park of Millevaches
The Natural Regional Park of Millevaches in Limousin encompasses the entire plateau of Millevaches. Classified Natura 2000, it contains in the heart of its sources, rivers, peat bogs, streams and reservoirs, as well as a well preserved and wild fauna and flora, sensitive to change. Take the time to really relax … let yourself be tempted by its wide open spaces and its mosaic of villages with their remarkable buildings. Discover it; there are many routes and trails to show you its treasures. The Maison du Parc, in Millevaches is very good in helping you to discover this place. Discover how it contributes to the preservation of natural environments, the development of responsible tourism and the value of heritage.
Discover the Maison du Parc
The Maison du Parc at Millevaches shows you how to discover the rich heriatage here : hiking trails, shop, a meadow discovery area and a vegetable patch. Housed in an old Limosin farmhouse, you will find a scenographic space and outdoor arrangements to understand the landscape. A whole programme of events, for young and old, visitors and locals, lets you discover or rediscover the mysteries of this landscape.
Did you know that ‘Millevache’ or Millevacca means a thousand sources, thereby giving the Haute-Corrèze its name ‘water tower of France’ ? Also nicknamed the ‘Limousin Mountain’. The Corrèze, the Creuse, the Vézère and the Vienne all have their sources in the Haute-Corrèze. In this huge granite plateau there are a number of canals and rivers and it is punctured by several natural and artificial ponds and lakes.
Go for a walk in the middle of the thousand sources
By taking the park’s paths, many horizons are offered to you. Marked trails and interpretive trails help you discover it. On a hiking trail the landscape can quickly change, going from forest to heathland: on this plateau of granite, the contours and the flora are constantly changing.
