Videix: Lake, Churches and Walking Routes
Accommodation in Videix
Videix is located in the PĂ©rigord-Limousin Regional Natural Park. Several distinct highlights are available for a stay: Sainte Marie Madeleine Church, architectural heritage along a circular route, Plage de La Chassagne by the lake, and routes on foot or by bike. If you are looking for a hotel in Videix, you can plan your stay around these interests: time by the water, architectural history or a particular circular route.
Churches, architectural styles and stone
Sainte Marie Madeleine Church dates from the 13th century. It features elements of Limousin Romanesque architecture and frescoes, and is listed in the inventory of historic monuments. The 13th century gives its date; Romanesque refers to its architectural style, and frescoes to its paintings. Those interested in the history of religious architecture will find several clearly distinct features in this one building.
The washhouse and public fountain in Videix are made of meteorite stone, known as impactite, and attract walkers. While the church stands out for its date and style, here the focus is on the material used for two different structures. Les Champs is considered a typical village built of breccia. There, the breccia draws attention to a village building style rather than individual structures.
One church on the Circuit des rives de la Charente was built at the end of the 12th century and has a Limousin-style portal. Another church on the Circuit des rives de la Charente was rebuilt in 1458 and is mentioned as a sight. The portal adds a specific architectural feature to this history.
Lakeside at Plage de La Chassagne
Plage de La Chassagne is on the shore of a large lake that forms behind the Lavaud dam, below the source of the Charente. The shores and beaches offer different ways to experience the landscape, including walking and swimming. Swimming conditions and operating arrangements may vary by season. There is also a children’s playground at the beach; as visitor facilities can change, check current swimming conditions and the status of the facility before your visit.
Walking and cycling circuits
The Circuit des Serves is a 14.7-kilometre circular route that starts at Plage de La Chassagne. It can be completed on foot or by mountain bike. The starting point, total distance and two available ways of getting around give you specific criteria for planning this circular route.
The cycling circuit from Rochechouart to Videix is 38.4 kilometres long, challenging and starts in Rochechouart. It follows the course of the Charente to Lake Videix. Its route therefore includes both the Charente and the lake as its destination; the starting point is in Rochechouart.
By comparison, this cycling circuit is longer than the Circuit des Serves: 38.4 kilometres versus 14.7 kilometres. The modes of travel also differ: walking and mountain biking are specified for the Circuit des Serves, while the other circuit is a challenging cycling route. This lets you make your choice based on route length and your planned mode of transport. As route information may be updated, check the current route details before setting out.
More destinations
Discover more destinations: Saint-Sulpice-Les-Feuilles, Peyrat-Le-Château, Le Buis, Berneuil, Aureil, Fromental, Beaumont-Du-Lac, Saint-Yrieix-La-Perche.
For the regional travel overview: Haute-Vienne.
