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Ségur-le-Château
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A "safe place" for the lords of the Limoges
Situated on a peninsula formed by a bend in the River Auvézère, Ségur-le-Château is, as its name suggests, a 'safe haven' that was chosen by the Viscounts of Limoges as the site for their fortified castle. While only the keep of this 12th-century structure remains today, the numerous noble houses with turrets or half-timbering bear witness to the village’s opulent era from the 15th to the 18th centuries. During this period, it served as a Court of Appeal, administering justice across 361 seigneuries in the region.
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Word of Mouth
At the start of the 20th century, the River Auvézère was renowned for being teeming with fish, particularly small fish known as goujons. Ségur was regarded as a fisherman’s paradise. So much so that the village officially adopted the name ‘Ségur les goujons’, only to abandon it, ultimately, five years later!
Ideas for everyone, all the time
Map of Ségur-le-Château
Extend the visit to near Ségur-le-Château
Saint-Robert
(19 km)
Saint-Jean-de-Côle
(36 km)
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