The Old Castle Tourism, Arts & Culture

Discover the Old Castle, its cottages and its cultural season

Perched above the charming village of Vicq-sur-Breuilh , the Old Castle invites you on a journey back in time. This 16th-century manor house, a witness to the end of feudalism and the beginning of the Renaissance , has stood the test of time and survived the upheavals of the French Revolution. Today, it reveals its authentic charm through two carefully renovated gîtes, offering modern comfort and a historic atmosphere . For 27 years, the association "Les Saisons du Vieux Château" has shared an annual artistic and cultural program punctuated by three festivals: Poetry, Choreography, and Contemporary Music. The Old Castle 's artistic focus is on Contemporary, Visual, and Plastic Arts, Live Performance, Dance, Theatre, Music, and Poetry.lessaisonsduvieuxchateau.fr

The Old Castle is also a place for Artist Residencies .

Comfortable and Intimate Cottages

The old farmhouse , carefully restored, now houses two independent cottages , each designed to offer you privacy and serenity.

• Private grassy terraces : enjoy relaxing moments in the sun or outdoor dining with breathtaking views of the village and the Limousin countryside...ideal for an "aperitif" at sunset.
• Modern comfort : Decorated with contemporary works of art , while preserving the historical character of the place, our cottages are equipped to make your stay pleasant and relaxing.

A Place Steeped in History and Contemporary Art

Every stone of the Old Castle tells a story. Staying here, you breathe in history while enjoying the tranquility of the countryside. Vicq-sur-Breuilh is a picturesque village where you can stroll, discover its Museum of Naïve, Outsider, and Outsider Art (museejardinscecilesabourdy.wordpress.com) , and enjoy total immersion in the surrounding nature through outsider art. Furthermore, within a 50 km radius, numerous contemporary art centers dot the region.

The International Centre for Art and Landscape on the island in Lake Vassivière and its sculpture park. ciapiledevassiviere.com

Museum of Contemporary Art of Haute-Vienne (Rochechouart Castle) https://musee-rochechouart.com/

Espace Reyberolle in Eymoutiers espace-rebeyrolle.com

FRAC Art Library of New Aquitaine in Limogesfracartothequenouvelleaquitaine.fr

La Vitrine contemporary Art Gallery in Limoges https://lavitrine-lacs.org/

CAC Contemporary Art Centre of Meymac (Meymac Abbey) cacmeymac.fr

Limoges Museum of Fine Arts beauxarts.limoges.fr

Adrien Dubouché National Ceramics Museum in Limoges musee-adriendubouche.fr

Bernardaud Foundation in Limoges https://www.bernardaud.com/fr/la-fondation

Artset Gallery in Limoges galerieartset.fr

Gallery No. 3 in Limoges n3galerie@gmail.com

Art'Lim Gallery in Limoges elementairelagalerie.com

A Unique Cultural Experience 

Whether you're looking for a cultural weekend , a family holiday , or simply a rejuvenating break , our cottages offer an ideal setting. Here, time seems to stand still , amidst ancient stones and verdant landscapes.

✨ Book your stay at the Old Castle and let yourself be seduced by the perfect blend of history and contemporary art, comfort and nature.