Curemonte

Three castles with round and square towers dominate the hilltop village, which overlooks the valleys of Sourdoire and Maumont at 207 meters elevation.

First documented in 860 AD in the Cartulaire de l'Abbaye de Beaulieu, Curemonte developed under the Viscounts of Turenne during the 11th century.

The village maintains three churches, including Saint-Genest which now functions as a Museum of Religious Art displaying local religious heritage.

Visitors can explore the narrow streets between honey-colored stone houses, with an orientation table at the summit providing views of the surrounding countryside.

The daughter of writer Colette, Bel Gazou, owned two of the village castles in 1940, connecting this medieval site to French literary history.

Location: canton of Meyssac

Location: Corrèze

Location: arrondissement of Brive-la-Gaillarde

Elevation above the sea: 207 m

Shares border with: Branceilles, La Chapelle-aux-Saints, Marcillac-la-Croze, Nonards, Puy-d'Arnac, Sioniac, Végennes

Address: 19500 Curemonte, France 19500 Curemonte

Phone: +33555253476

Email: mairiecuremonte@wanadoo.fr

Website: https://curemonte.fr

GPS coordinates: 45.00083,1.74222

Latest update: May 26, 2025 12:58