Welcome to our village

Ségur le Château is one of the "Plus Beaux Villages de France". It is one of the most beautiful medieval villages in the Limousin.

Nestling in a valley within loops of the Auvezere river it is dominated by the ruins of the 12th century chateau that gives the village it's name.

Some 35 miles south of Limoges and about 450 miles from the port of Calais it  is little changed in decades. Sadly the chateau is privately owned and not open to the public. However, the village has many fine old buildings left from it's rich past. One of only three such places in the past it was the home of justice. Courts were held to decide disputes of all sorts. As a result the rich legal beagles of the day had expensive residences to keep them comfortable amongst the ordinary peasants.

It is a Jekyll and Hyde sort of village. During autumn, winter and spring it is quiet and calm. In July and August it is vibrant with events and visitors. Happily it has never become a twee tourist attraction, but it has in amongst it's population of less than 250 some residents keen to share it's delights with others.

The Tourist Committee organise a host of events for the summer. The most lively is the Monday evening Farmer's Market. Starting at 5pm you can buy many locally produced things. There is seating for about 500 or so people and a barbecue run by villagers to cook your meat on. Fresh grilled trout from just up the road and, of course, plenty of choice in the beverage department.

Live entertainment will keep visitors happy while they eat and drink. There is a bar/cafe, auberge and restaurant for more organised menus. The boulangerie closed in 2007 but there is now a small shop, open 6 days a week, not on Wednesdays, from 9.30 to 12.30 and a meat van calls twice a week, a cheese van once a week.

As well as the events there are defined walks emanating from the village from a few kms to a 4 or 5 hour trek. You can find a map of those walks on a link in the Contact & Links section. Or if you like the idea of a walk with the llamas, Brian and Wendy will take you walking. Details on Walking the Llamas.

We get many visitors to the village, some just passing through, some stopping off on a journey, some out for a gentle walk, some four-legged and some multi wheeled. For the most part they are very welcome.

       Our newest residents                      A car rally has a rest

     Cycle race pases through              Not so welcome - satnav doh!

Kim's 2009 Painters in the Street winning painting. The theme this year was back in medieval days, the troubadours visit the village.