Site Corot

Site Corot is a natural site along the Glane River featuring an 800-meter walking path between two historic mills. The route passes through areas with large granite rocks and thick vegetation.

The pre-impressionist painter Jean-Baptiste Corot visited regularly between 1852 and 1861, drawing artistic inspiration from the setting. The location later took his name in recognition of this important connection.

The reconstructed Corot chalet and a bronze portrait set into granite mark the painter's attachment to this place. These elements reflect how visitors today can connect with the artistic legacy embedded in the landscape.

The walking path is accessible throughout the year with picnic tables available for breaks. Informational panels along the route explain the local wildlife, plants, and industrial past.

The location preserves twelve authentic mills from the 17th century, including four that made rag paper. Brice Mill stands out for retaining the only surviving wool carding machine from that era.

Location: Saint-Junien

GPS coordinates: 45.89940,0.89276

Latest update: December 14, 2025 11:21