Located on a peninsula in a bend of the Auvézère River, Ségur-le-Château is, as its name suggests, a "safe haven," protected by a rocky spur, chosen by the Viscounts of Limoges to establish their fortified castle in the 9th century, of which only a keep remains today.
Ségur-le-Château, listed among the "Most Beautiful Villages of France," is worth a detour for its many noble houses with turrets or half-timbered walls.
It should be noted that until 1750, Ségur-le-Château was the seat of a court of appeals that received appeals from 361 seigneurial courts.
Many robins, lawyers thus attracted to this court, had a significant influence on the town's rich heritage. Ségur-le-Château is home to several interesting sites, such as the Saint-Léger church, the village itself, which boasts many remarkable 15th- and 16th-century residences, such as the "Tour Saint-Laurent" lodge and the "Tour du Guet" and "Henri IV" houses, with their turrets, half-timbering, spiral staircases, mullioned windows, and monumental fireplaces. It also features a botanical trail and arboretum, as well as the remains of the castle and ramparts.
The great-grandfather of King Henry IV of France is said to have lived in the castle.
Another historical figure to have passed through the Corrèze village was Richard the Lionheart, who is said to have besieged the castle in 1180 and camped at the foot of the village, on the banks of the Auvézère River.
Don't forget the traditional "Fête du Cul Noir" (Black Ass Festival) organized in August by the "Friends of the Black Ass" association, which brings together 35 breeders from the region (Dordogne, Corrèze, and Haute-Vienne). A colorful celebration celebrating this local pig breed...
Ségur-le-Château
Saint-Yrieix Tourist Office
Tel.: +33 5 55 08 20 72
Ségur-le-Château Office (in season)
Tel.: +33 5 55 73 39 92
https://www.segurlechateau.org/
info@tourisme-saint-yrieix.com
