Meymac, commune in Corrèze, France
Meymac is a small village in Corrèze in the Limousin region of France, located at the entrance to the Parc de Millevaches. The town features traditional granite houses with slate roofs, an archaeology and local heritage museum, an 11th-century abbey church, and several historic noble residences including the Hotel of the Ventadour Dukes and a 17th-century former hospital building.
Meymac developed around the Benedictine Abbey of Saint-André, built in the 11th century, which became its central landmark. In the 19th century, the town transformed into a trade hub when wine merchants from Bordeaux established themselves there, constructing fine residences and expanding commercial networks across the region.
The name Meymac originates from its medieval abbey, which remains the social and cultural heart of the town. Today, visitors and residents gather around this central space, where contemporary art exhibitions in the historic buildings blend with daily community life, creating a mix of old and present activities.
The visitor office offers maps and information for walks, bike routes, and visits to natural sites throughout the area. The town is easily accessible by road and serves as a stopping point between destinations, with marked trails suitable for casual strolls and family walks threading through nearby villages and viewpoints.
Near the town stands a famous viaduct known for Douglas fir trees towering over 160 feet (50 meters) tall. During World War II, the site witnessed a train derailment caused by local resistance fighters, making it part of a significant chapter in the area's wartime history that residents still remember today.
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