Ayen

is within walking distance of the Abbey, 500 metres away, with a café, various restaurants, bakery, aphotheek and grocery store. In the months of July and August there is organic market every Thursday with BBQ on the lovely church square. On this market, products are sold that you can use right away for the BBQ's, ready. These evenings are always very cheerful with local music bands, where always is on by young and old danced.

Terrasson

here you can enjoy beautiful parks and restaurants on the water. It is also highly recommended to have lunch in the restaurant La Mandragore.

Hautefort

with an impressive castle from the 12th century. This château Haute fort is one of the most beautiful and best known of France. The beautiful castle built in renaissance and Classicist style is surrounded with a unique French garden and English landscape garden (40ha.). In one of the round towers is a museum dedicated to the writer Eugène Le Roy who was born in this castle.

Saint Robert (2 km)

you can see from the Abbey. This village is classified as "un des plus beaux villages de France". 

Pompadour

this village has a beautiful chateau but also, and above all, a real horse racing track. Take your hat!

Brive la Gaillarde (25 km)

good restaurants and fine shops. 

Limoges (80 km)

beautiful city of the famous porcelain. Worth a visit with its  museums, restaurants and luxury shops. 

At the Abbey are folders with brochures, directions and activities.