Laveyssière: Church, Springs and Activities

Laveyssière brings together different options for planning a trip: the Église Notre-Dame de la Nativité on the banks of the Eyraud, springs and canals connected with the town’s history, and several opportunities for walks and leisure activities. You can decide whether to focus your stay mainly on religious heritage, the landscape or a specific activity. The options differ not only in subject but also in format: from a walking trail to an app-based game and the courses at AccroZarbres.

Church and Water History

The Église Notre-Dame de la Nativité is in the centre of Laveyssière, on the banks of the Eyraud. Its origins date back to the 13th century; since 1897, it has housed the statue of the Santissima Bambina. These two dates relate to different aspects: the 13th century marks the church’s origins, while 1897 marks the beginning of the statue’s presence there. The religious heritage is therefore associated with two distinct points in time.

Numerous springs in Laveyssière flow into the Eyraud. Canals run through the town and once powered three mills. This describes two aspects of the water: the springs flowing into the stream and the canals’ former use to operate the mills. The mills belong to the past; the springs and the Eyraud shape the landscape. If you would like to consider the town’s history as well as that of the church, this provides a water-related perspective on Laveyssière.

Walking Trails and Activities

The Boucle de Viradis is a 3.5 km walking trail suitable for families. It starts at Place de l’église and follows sandy paths through pine forests, heathland and gorse. Its length, starting point and landscape offer different reference points for planning your day. As local trail conditions may change, check them before setting out.

Another option is the Terra Aventura activity “Retour aux Sources” in Laveyssière. It is played using the free Terra Aventura smartphone app. If you plan this activity, the app is part of the game. Unlike the Boucle, the emphasis here is on an app-based game, while the walking trail is characterised by its length, starting point and landscape.

AccroZarbres has twelve progressive adventure courses, including two sports courses and a children’s course. The zip lines run through five hectares of oak and pine forest. A minigolf course under the trees is also available there; check current availability before visiting.

For families, two specific options stand out: the Boucle de Viradis is designated as a family-friendly walking trail, while AccroZarbres has a children’s course. These are different types of activity—a walking route and a course. When planning, you can therefore decide whether you would prefer a walk through the landscape or a course-based activity.

Discover more destinations: Montrem, Thonac, Saint-Estèphe, La Rochebeaucourt-et-Argentine, Saint-Médard-D'excideuil, Issac, Saint-Barthélemy-de-Bussière, Biron.

For the broader travel guide: Dordogne.