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The site in brief...
The site unveils a magnificent view on the valley and the gorges of the Vezere river .

Discover the tomb of St-Etienne ...
Aubazines was built around its Cistercian abbey, the Romanesque St-Etienne abbey , erected in the XII century. You'll discover very beautiful stalls, as well as the sublime tomb of St-Etienne . Don't miss to see also the canal Des Moines, built more than 800 years ago to supply the Cistercian monks with water . But Aubazines has also narrow streets lined with charming homes, all within a verdant landscape, shaped by beautiful hills and crossed by a remarkable channel.

The church in brief ...
This Romanesque Limousin benedictine abbey, founded in the 9th century , is overlooked by a steeple-dungeon. Not to be missed ...
The beautiful carved tympanum of the 12th century, the beautiful Treasure.

A ride in the Middle Ages
Beaulieu is a small medieval town, ideal destination for culture lovers to visit beautiful buildings. Discover the St-Pierre church and its Limousine architecture . At the entrance , you find a beautiful southern portal, masterpiece of Romanesque art; and in the inside, you can admire some treasures, such as a wooden silver statue representing the Virgin with the child.

Red Tinted ...
This small town takes its name from the color of its houses that are built from the red sandstones extracted from the nearby quarries. Walk around and admire the charming narrow streets lined with mansions and hued manors. Visit the fortified St-Pierre church and its tympanum ,adorned with beautiful sculptures representing the ascension of Christ ...