The route begins in Availles-Limouzine, an old fortified town built on a promontory, and then passes close to the architectural park at the Bois Buchet estate, north of Lessac, where a stroll amongst the experimental buildings is a fascinating experience.

Further south, the ancient fortress of the medieval village of Saint-Germain-de-Confolens, at the confluence of the Vienne and the Issoire, overlooks the valley. You can also cycle along the old railway line to Confolens, a pleasant, shaded greenway, though it is in rather poor condition.