Valojoulx village between nature and history…
Valojoulx is located southwest of Montignac-Lascaux, at the heart of the Vézère valley. Its geological history was marked by secondary sedimentation and fluvial erosion of the Vézère in the Quaternary, followed by manganese exploitation in the 19th century. We can thus notice two distinct zones: to the north (high plateau of Valojoulx) and to the south (predominance of the Vézère valley and the intermediate plateaus), separated by the Turançon stream which guided the location of the constructions.
From its source towards the Vézère
The Turançon powered the wheels of five mills: the Treuil Mill (today belonging to the French Fishing Federation), the Madame's Mill, both Lagorce mills upstream of the village, the Mailleraie mill (former wool carding mill, then in turn cheese factory or milk depot, source of drinking water supply for the town) and finally the Querrerie Mill at the confluence with the river. The Seignolle, another stream bordering the commune of Sergeac, animated the millstones of Masnègre mill.
The village is concentrated around its church
A church dating from around the 1974th and XNUMXth centuries and listed in the inventory of Historic Monuments since XNUMX. The presence of slate roofing allows the village to identify itself as a typical Sarladais village. Valojoulx has tourist assets such as Gallic huts (listed in the inventory of Historic Monuments) but is also located a few kilometers from the Losse castle, from the website of Lascaux and its facsimile.
Hike from the village of Valojoulx
Valojoulx attracts green tourism thanks to its green setting. Leaving the village, the Posadou loop will delight you with the diversity of the landscape and the variations of terrain. You will be able to admire in particular, ancient buildings and century-old mills with stone roofs but also the erosion that the sea may have made on the cliffs, now covered by a splendid forest.
The circuit “In the footsteps of the men of Lascaux”, passes through this charming village. By bike, you can take the circuit “Lascaux and the Vézère valley” which also crosses the village. During this cycling trip, some architectural, historical, cultural surprises and even some natural and unusual curiosities await you. Don't let go of the handlebars! But, look up from time to time! The panorama and cultural heritage are remarkable. And if you feel like it, stop for a moment and contemplate!
The little extras of the village of Valojoulx
- July August : gourmet market Friday night
- August: Raid Valojoulx Vézère
