Jumilhac-le-Grand is a town lying on a vast area of 6700 ha, located in the Dordogne in the Limousin foothills of the Massif Central, crossed by the gorges of the Isle. Jumilhac-le-Grand has about 1300 inhabitants.
Jumilhac was known first for its gold mines (exploited since the Gauls until the end of the twentieth century) and for its numerous forges powered by the river throughout the seventeenth, eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. Today the main activities of the municipality are agriculture and tourism. In addition to the beautiful castle of Jumilhac and Gallery of Gold located in the premises of the Office of Tourism, tourists also find a rich heritage, a beautiful hilly landscape perfect for hiking on foot or on horseback, fishing, hunting and a great choice of accommodation.
Jumilhac-le-Grand is a small village north of the Dordogne part of the Regional Natural Park of Périgord-Limousin. All year round, you can visit remarkable places: marshes, bogs, lakes, orchid fields, as well as see a very varied and interesting fauna (otters, European tortoises and various birds of prey). The park is also a place of celebrations and hospitality. The landscape is hilly and perfectly suited for hiking, biking and horseback riding. Green meadows with Limousin cows alternate with forests, orchards, rivers and lakes and characterize the landscape. Pike, perch and trout are fished there.
The imposing castle of Jumilhac-le-Grand dating from the 13th century is located on the Route Richard Coeur de Lion (as well as the castles of Nexon, Coussac-Bonneval and Châlus). This road is indicated by signs from Jumilhac.
Many activities are possible at Jumilhac-le-Grand: hiking, biking and canoeing, climbing, swimming, fishing, etc.
You can swim in many places in or near Jumilhac. There is even a new outdoor swimming pool. On this land is also a track for skateboarding. It is possible to swim in the Isle, but you have to be careful.
The Rochers de l'Isle, in an impressive site at the foot of the castle, will allow you to practice climbing from beginner to advanced level. Initiation days are organized in season (subject to conditions).
In summer, river gold panning courses are organized 3 times a week. Book on +33 5 53 52 55 43.
In Jumilhac alone there are many hiking trails (approximately 80 km). The circuits are well indicated, there are topo-guides for each of them, some along the Isle. There are also GRs in the Dordogne, including that of Saint-Jacques de Compostelle which passes near Jumilhac-le-Grand.
Local producers' market: every Sunday morning on the Place du Château in summer; the rest of the year on Wednesday mornings.
Garage sale: July 14 and August 15.
Fais ton Expo
- From 1 june to 11 july 2024
- Bibliothèque-Médiathèque, Boulevard Darnet
- Local residents will show you their work through painting, photography… - Tuesday : 16h-19h - Wednesday : 10h? 12h/ 14h30 ? 18h30 - Thursday : 14h30 ? 18h30 - Friday : 2:30 pm ? 18h30 - Saturday : 10am - 12pm / 2pm - 4pm
Johnny Forever
- On 8 june 2024
- Rhue, Salle de spectacle
- Repeatedly successful ! A huge 13-piece band pays tribute to johnny hallyday
Session à Thème de Yoga : Libérer ses Émotions, par le Travail du Bassin et des Hanches
- On 15 june 2024
- 1762, route des Villages, Sazerat, De Terre En Etoiles
- Get to know your pelvis and hips, that often tense area that stores so many emotions… Deep relaxation, mantras (Sanskrit chants), mudras (symbolic hand gestures), Pranayame (breath) and Asanas (postures) to make your hips more supple, give you more energy and make your body more flexible - (symbolic hand gestures), Pranayame (breath) and asanas (postures) from Hatha Yoga, Yin Yoga and Egyptian Yoga to make your hips more supple, amplify your movements and prevent age-related joint problems.
Journée Mondiale du Tricot
- On 15 june 2024
- Salle de la Poste
- Crochet, knit or counted stitch : pink items with proceeds going to the Ligue contre le cancer (League Against Cancer)
Cercle de Pardon
- On 16 june 2024
- 1762, route des Villages, Sazerat, De Terre En Etoiles
- A beautiful secular ritual for healing the wounds of the heart, created by Olivier Clerc, as simple as it is powerful. It allows you to help release the layers of resentment, sadness or hatred that prevent it from loving fully.
Session à Thème de Yoga : Célébrer l’été
- On 29 june 2024
- 1762, route des Villages, Sazerat, De Terre En Etoiles
- The time has come to watch what we have sown grow, to celebrate expansion ! - Deep relaxation, singing bowls, mantras, Pranayama (breath), asanas (postures) from Hatha Yoga, Yin Yoga and Egyptian Yoga to evacuate heat, promote digestion and relieve tension in the chest, soothe the mind and balance the thyroid, the body ? S thermostat.
Concert à la Rhue
- On 29 june 2024
- Rhue, Salle de spectacle
- Concert or concert-meal / Eat, dance, listen…live music - (Meals on reservation)
Initiation à l'Orpaillage
- From 1 july to 31 august 2024
- Rivière Isle
- After having provided you with a shovel, a sieve and a tarpaulin, Philippe will initiate you to the techniques for handling the sand. Once cleaned, the sand will leave place to the flakes fallen at the bottom of your pack-saddle (and yes the Gold is heavier than the sand). And the nec-plus-ultra is that your guide will provide you with a small tube to lock up your treasure and keep it preciously. - Whatever your age, the hope of finding a treasure and the stars in your eyes will be there. Who hasn't dreamed of becoming a gold digger ? So why not you ! Let's go…
Journées de Pratique du Hatha Yoga, Yoga Egyptien, de la Méditation,du Yoga Nidra
- From 1 to 31 july 2024
- 1762, route des Villages, Sazerat, De Terre En Etoiles
- July 1-5-8-12-15-19-22-26-29,2024 - Full-day practice of Hatha Yoga, Egyptian Yoga, Meditation and Yoga Nidra - Meditation and Yoga Nidra / Spanish inn meals
5ème Rando-Sympa
- On 7 july 2024
- Organized for the past 5 years, it lives up to its name ! - 2 walking trails (Rando or Trail), 3 mountain bike trails and, of course, a horse trail… - A meal is provided on arrival ! - Lunch on reservation only, places are limited
Another castle is worth your visit: Hautefort castle, a rare example of classical architecture in the Dordogne, its elegant silhouette is more reminiscent of the royal residences of the Loire Valley than the Perigord fortresses.
There is plenty to do around Jumilhac-le-Grand. By car, lots of possibilities: not far from Jumilhac is Limoges (45 km) known for its porcelain. Limoges has a lot of small shops, museums, restaurants and a very nice historic center with a large cathedral.
Périgueux (40 km), capital of the Dordogne, with its old town with narrow streets and terraces. There you will find a relatively flat 18-hole golf course crossed by the Beauronne, a small stream.
In summer, there are regular second-hand fairs on the banks of the Vézère.
Other towns are worth a visit: Brive-la-Gaillarde, Thiviers, Brantôme, Saint-Jean-de-Côle and Saint-Yrieix-la-Perche.
You can go pneumatic dinghy, rent canoes in Corgnac to go up the river.
15 minutes by car, you will find the Rouffiac lake. It is bordered by a wooded park of around one hundred hectares where you can practice many activities combining sport and nature, including ski lift, water skiing, wakeboarding, swimming...
