Discover Clugnat

Clugnat brings together several distinct themes for planning a trip: church history, archaeological evidence, contemporary sculpture and walking routes. If you are looking for a hotel for a stay in Clugnat, you can first consider whether cultural history, outdoor art or a stroll is your main focus. The Verraux is another local point of interest.

Road connections

The D11 runs through Clugnat and connects to the N145; the village also lies at the junction of the D11 and D14. The D14 crosses Creuse from east to west, linking Haute-Vienne and Allier.

Churches, archaeology and local history

The Église Saint-Martial dates from the 13th century and was added to the register of historic monuments in 1969. Its medieval origins and its listing as a protected building in the 20th century are two distinct historical points of reference.

The Musée archéologique Michel Gallemard displays more than 300 flint tools. It also exhibits objects that attest to local settlement as far back as the Middle Palaeolithic, around 300,000 years ago, as well as Gallo-Roman remains. The collection therefore brings together tools and finds from different historical contexts. For travellers interested in archaeology, it offers a distinct focus alongside the architectural history of the churches.

The Chapelle Saint-Jean was consecrated in 1881 and built from stones taken from an earlier Romanesque church. It also served as an ossuary while the new cemetery was being relocated. Its history therefore encompasses both its connection to an older church building and this additional use.

Art and outdoor routes

Le Jardin des sculptures adds a contemporary touch: this wooded park displays around fifty sculptures made from local granite. While the museum focuses on archaeological finds, the sculpture park combines contemporary art with regional materials. In 2026, the park is open year-round for free visits. Check the visitor information before you travel.

For a historical walk, “Clugnat et son musée d’archéologie” is a specific option; the route is 3 km long. A woodland path in Clugnat invites you to take a walk at any time of year. The “Circuit autour du Verraux” trail offers a chance to discover the municipal lake and the Moulin de la Riberolle. The descriptions have different focuses: a historical walk, a woodland stroll, and a trail with a lake and mill as points of interest.

By the Verraux

The Pont de Georges is made entirely of treated wood and allows anglers and walkers to cross the Verraux. The “Le Verraux” fishing stretch near Le Moneyroux in Clugnat is 1.5 km long. If you plan to fish there, check the local fishing regulations before your visit.

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For the broader travel overview: Creuse.