Saint-Hilaire-la-Treille: Heritage and Landscape

Saint-Hilaire-la-Treille brings together historic traces, landscapes, walking traditions and agricultural produce. If you are looking for a hotel destination in the Limousin, you can weigh up these different interests when planning your trip: the town’s history is reflected in a grave, a legend and the remains of a former village; for exercise and scenery, there is a named trail and a freely accessible sports ground. Getting there is also straightforward: the A 20 and the N 145 can be reached by road from Saint-Hilaire-la-Treille in less than ten minutes.

Historic traces and local stories

The cemetery in Saint-Hilaire-la-Treille is home to the grave of Jacques Bertrand. The inscription records that he killed 27 wolves in five years. A local legend is associated with the Pierre Sarrazine: on Christmas Eve, the stone is said to roll down to the river to drink. Remains of Marimoulet, a former village, are still visible, including walls overgrown with vegetation and the remains of the former Sainte Madeleine de Mas Rimoulet priory. The grave inscription records a specific name, number and period; the legend and the architectural remains offer different perspectives on the town’s history.

Landscape, trails and exercise

The Sentier des collines lets you discover the centre of Saint-Hilaire-la-Treille, its small-scale heritage and numerous views across the Limousin landscape. There are also fine views from Saint-Hilaire-la-Treille towards the Monts de Guéret, Monts d’Ambazac and Monts de Blond. The Sentier thus brings the town centre, heritage and scenery together, while the named mountain ranges give the views a more specific geographical context.

For leisure activities, the City-Stade is freely accessible and intended for football, volleyball, basketball and handball. Its focus on sport differs from that of the Sentier des collines, which centres on discovering the town centre, its small-scale heritage and the landscape. Another natural point of interest is Bois de Bouery: the area is a continental ZNIEFF type 1 site, and Saint-Hilaire-la-Treille is listed as one of the municipalities concerned.

Agricultural produce and walking traditions

In Saint-Hilaire-la-Treille, you can buy agricultural produce directly from the farm; individual producers’ offerings may vary. La Ferme de Bord sells produce from its orchards and beekeeping operation directly. This includes apples, strawberries and small berries, apple juice and sparkling apple drinks, compotes, jams, coulis and honey. Opening arrangements may change; check before visiting.

The “des deux moulins” walk was organised by former pupils and is part of the local tradition. The walk was followed by a meal “chez Nicole”. If you would like to plan this meal as part of the walk, check locally to see whether it is currently being offered.

Road access

The A 20 motorway and the N 145 national road can be reached by road from Saint-Hilaire-la-Treille in less than ten minutes. Actual driving time may vary depending on the route and traffic.

Discover more destinations

Discover more destinations: Saint-Just-Le-Martel, Le Vigen, La Chapelle-Montbrandeix, Berneuil, Folles, Ambazac, Sussac, Château-Chervix

For the regional travel overview: Haute-Vienne.