Discover Neuvic-sur-l'Isle: Château, culture and the Isle

Neuvic-sur-l'Isle offers several ways to plan a trip, including château history, creative culture, oil production and activities on the Isle. If you are looking for hotels in the town, you can start by considering which of these themes you want to shape your stay. Château tours tell the château’s story; mill workshops explore the production of three types of oil.

Château history and culture

The Château de Neuvic was built in the 16th century. It is partly classified as a historic monument and partly listed as a historic monument; it is also under full protection. Tours tell the story of the château.

The château has a six-hectare botanical park. Another way to experience culture is at the Centre Multimédia de Neuvic: its Musée Numérique explores art, history and science and is part of the Micro-Folie network. Micro-Folie offers guided tours, art workshops, Fab Lab creations and 360-degree experiences.

Mill, oil and studio

The Moulin de la Veyssière also dates from the 16th century, but its activities focus on something different: workshops held year-round explore the production of walnut, hazelnut or almond oil. Visits are free and do not require a reservation; free tastings are also offered.

At the Atelier Jammes Lutton, Mélodie Lutton and Frédéric Jammes work in painting, drawing, sculpture, engraving and digital art. Visitors can see Frédéric Jammes at work in his studio as a painter and draughtsman.

On the Isle and on the move

The Base de loisirs de Neuvic is on the banks of the Isle. One-hour electric boat trips are offered there, and no licence is required. The leisure centre also has a mini-golf course.

For trips on the Isle, Canoë-Kayak Neuvic offers canoes, kayaks and stand-up paddleboards; trips are available independently or with a guide. The activities differ in both mode of transport and format: a one-hour electric boat trip on the one hand, and trips in various paddle craft on the other. The Voie Verte runs through Neuvic along the river, complementing these riverside activities with a route through the town.

The Caviar de Neuvic estate is also shaped by the rivers: it covers 20 hectares and is bordered by the Isle and the Vern. Tours offer an insight into the estate and the expertise of a French caviar producer.

Another detail, on a very different scale, is Neuvic’s miniature railway network. It is built to H0 scale; the network covers 120 m², and its tracks have a total length of 255 metres. If you are planning a tour or ride as a fixed appointment, check in advance that it is currently operating.

Discover more destinations: Beleymas, Loubès-Bernac, Tursac, Pomport, Valeuil, Église-Neuve-d'Issac, Saint-Aubin-De-Lanquais, Thénac.

For the broader travel overview: Dordogne.