Around the Citadel of Turenne

A short walk around the village of Turenne, listed as one of the most beautiful villages in France, with interesting views of the citadel.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 6.30 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 2h 15 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 158 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 158 m

  • ▲
    Highest point: 306 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 153 m

Description of the walk

(S/E) From the square where the Tourist Office is located, take the main street. Come out onto Place de la Halle and turn right onto Rue Joseph Rouveyrol. At the three-way junction in front of the church, follow the signs for Château de Coutinard on the right.

After 300 metres, in a left-hand bend, take a wide track on the right towards Croix de Bélonie and continue for 150 metres.

(1) In front of the cross, descend on a path on the left, just behind a house, and join a paved road, which you follow straight ahead. Turn left and follow the D150 for 400 metres, then turn right under the railway bridge.

(2) Cross the La Tourmente river and you will come to a crossroads. Take the D150 on the left (view of Turenne). At the three-way junction, continue left onto the D162.

(3) After 300 metres, leave the departmental road and turn left onto a path between the meadows. Cross the river again, then the railway line on a bridge. Turn right and follow the path that runs alongside the railway line in a north-westerly direction.

(4) 800m further on, pass under the railway line to reach the place called Billet. Turn left onto the D162 and follow the road on the same side. Pass three turnings on the right, cross the river again and take a path on the left immediately after. It passes under the railway line and climbs steeply, then joins a wider track.

(5) Continue straight ahead (view of Turenne). A road extends the track. In a right-angle bend, continue, leaving a fork on the left.

(6) 30 metres from a house, leave the road and turn left up a path lined with hedges towards the castle. At the fork, continue straight ahead and join Rue du 19 Mars 1962. Turn right into Rue Droite and continue straight ahead to the starting point (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 272 m - Tourist Office Square
  2. 1 : km 0.79 - alt. 246 m - Bélonie Cross
  3. 2 : km 1.99 - alt. 153 m - Bridge over the - Tourmente (ruisseau) - Affluent de la Dordogne
  4. 3 : km 2.7 - alt. 163 m - Leave the D162 and descend to the left
  5. 4 : km 3.84 - alt. 178 m - Pass under the railway line
  6. 5 : km 5.02 - alt. 224 m - Track, continue straight ahead
  7. 6 : km 5.65 - alt. 256 m - Path lined with hedges
  8. S/E : km 6.3 - alt. 271 m - Tourist Office Square

Notes

Yellow markings for the route.
Parking available opposite the Tourist Office.

Worth a visit

Reviews and comments

4.6 / 5
Based on 27 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.7 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.8 / 5
Route interest
4.3 / 5
flégeolois
flégeolois

Best done in good weather. Avoid after rain, as the path near Turenne Castle can become muddy and waterlogged. Point of interest: visit to the castle postponed due to renovation work.

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Cs6946
Cs6946

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 04, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

A lovely warm-up walk around the viscountcy castle. Beautiful manor houses and mills.

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flégeolois
flégeolois

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Dec 22, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

Best done in good weather. Avoid after rain, as the path near Turenne Castle can become muddy and waterlogged. Point of interest: visit to the castle postponed due to renovation work.

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Elisabeth62
Elisabeth62

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 02, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Hike around Turennes, allowing you to enjoy the scenery and admire the castle from different viewpoints. Note that part of the hike is on small roads, but this isn't a problem as there is practically no traffic (when I was there out of season), just keep your dog on a leash. Combine this with a visit to the castle (where dogs are allowed in the courtyard but not inside) for a great morning out in the area!

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saint victor
saint victor

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 25, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Lovely little hike with beautiful views, and the village of Turenne is interesting. Thank you for this route

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deforge
deforge

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 19, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A minor difficulty due to the numerous hiking trails (PR) that intersect, but otherwise the trails offer beautiful views of the castle and the village's narrow streets

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Touraine
Touraine

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 16, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Hike completed on 13/09/2024. As it is not very long, you can extend it by going via La Ringe. This gives you a view of Peyrouse Castle.

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Roumegous
Roumegous

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 20, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very beautiful walk around Turenne with stunning views of the citadel and surrounding valleys dotted with farms and mills. It ends at the citadel, where you can explore the village's narrow streets.
Clear directions, a mix of half small, quiet roads at the bottom of the valley and half shaded, well-maintained stone paths. It can be slippery in wet weather, so walking shoes are recommended.

A lovely surprise

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visorandofredo
visorandofredo

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 02, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Nice little course, fairly shaded.

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Martine 87
Martine 87

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 17, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

An easy route with beautiful views of the surrounding countryside, Turenne Castle, the church and the village. What's more, this route is shaded, which is welcome when the sun is shining! The route starts and finishes in front of the Tourist Office, where you can find all the information you need.

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ldominique 66420
ldominique 66420

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : May 13, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

This hike is particularly interesting because it passes through the village of Turenne

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isabellebl
isabellebl

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 24, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Beautiful hike around Turenne on quiet roads and trails.

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noelle martin
noelle martin

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : May 17, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Pleasant route, lovely views of Turenne. Clear explanations, no chance of getting lost.

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sourdine
sourdine

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 01, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

combined with the "From Nazareth to Turenne" tour

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IJCOMBES
IJCOMBES

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 26, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

:mdr(mdr)mdr:

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