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Turenne
Turenne ('most beautiful villages of France') is 15 kilometres south of Brive in the Limousin region of France. It is close to two other most beautiful villages - Curemonte and Collonges-la-Rouge.
Tourist Information and places to visit
In total contrast with nearby Collonges-la-Rouge, Turenne is not at all red! It's amazing what a difference a few kilometres can make!
A pretty village, dating largely from the 13th - 16th centuries, Turenne sits on the edges of a small hill, with some lovely views from the top of the village across the Limousin countryside and forests to the mountains beyond. You might not find the hill so small if you climb to the top with small children - it is steep!
Apart from the pretty 13th century village itself, it is the towers that will grab your interest. The 12th century César Tower is the older of the two and the clock tower was constructed some 200 years later. The towers are pretty much all that remains of the fortress that once stood on the hill.
There are a couple of bars and restaurants in the village, and a bicycle hire shop (in the tourist office) if you feel like exploring the surrounding area.
Other beautiful villages nearby include Carennac, Autoire, Curemonte and Loubressac.
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Places to visit - Turenne
Explore places within about 70 kilometres on a map: Turenne.
Some of the closer places are listed below (distances from Turenne are approximate and direct - as the crow flies. Only places listed on the france this way site are shown!)
- Autoire Most beautiful village at 34 km
- Carennac Most beautiful village at 22 km
- Collonges-la-Rouge Most beautiful village at 8 km
- Curemonte Most beautiful village at 20 km
- Donzenac market town at 20 km
- Gourdon (Lot) Recommended stopover town at 34 km
- Loubressac Most beautiful village at 32 km
- Souillac Abbey town at 20 km
- See also Turenne (version Francais)
Tourist Classifications for Turenne
- Most beautiful villages in France
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