Discover Laruscade

If you’re looking for a hotel in Laruscade, you can plan your stay around your interests: the Église Saint-Exupère and Pontaupin offer insight into local architectural history, while fishing, a lakeside break and exercise take centre stage at Lac des Vergnes and the pump track. Before you start searching, consider whether you’d rather include cultural history or outdoor activities in your trip.

The Église Saint-Exupère

The Église Saint-Exupère dates from the late 11th or early 12th century. Its single-nave layout and semicircular apse define its basic form. The nave is the main lengthwise space, while the apse is the semicircular end of the chancel. The west façade was rebuilt in the 16th century; a stair tower and a porch were also added, and an axial opening was created in the chancel. It lies on the chancel’s central axis and contains a stained-glass window by Raymond Mirande depicting the miracle of Saint Exupère.

The church was listed as a historic monument by decree of 10 December 2007, including the surviving parts of the entrance porch and access staircase.

Pontaupin and the history of its mills

Pontaupin is a manor house in Laruscade with a fireplace mantel dated 1705. The Gentilhommière probably dates from the late 17th century. In addition to a watermill, Pontaupin had a windmill, which was still in operation at the beginning of the 19th century. The dates refer to different things: for the church, its early origins and 16th-century alterations should be distinguished; at Pontaupin, 1705 refers to the fireplace mantel, while the date of the Gentilhommière is only an estimate.

At Lac des Vergnes

Lac des Vergnes is known as a lake for trout fishing. Check the applicable regulations before fishing. If you’re not fishing, you can take a break by the lake and enjoy the tranquillity of the place. A hiking event at the lake offers mountain-bike routes of 20, 35 or 50 kilometres between the lakeshore and the woods; walkers can choose between 8, 12 or 16 kilometres. Trail runners and dog walkers are also welcome. Routes and participation details may vary from one edition to another. Check the current edition if you’d like to include the event in your travel plans. The walking routes are all shorter than the mountain-bike routes.

Pump track in Laruscade

The pump track in Laruscade features rollers and dips and is primarily an introduction to wheeled sports for beginners. When it opened in 2025, it was described as open to the general public during the day. Check local conditions before visiting.

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