Curemonte (; Limousin: Curamonta) is a commune in the Corrèze department in central France. It is a medieval village characterised by its three castles. In a fortified position on a ridge overlooking a valley on both its eastern and western flanks, the village has historically had a strategic importance in the area. Its inhabitants are called Curemontois. Geography Location The municipality of Curemonte is located at the southern end of the department of Corrèze. Physical geography The village of Curemonte is built on a ridge line that overlooks the valleys of the Sourdoire and the Maumont. Population History The existence of Curemonte is confirmed from 860. It was in the 11th century that the village flourished, passing through the Viscounts of Turenne. Places and monuments It is ranked among the most beautiful villages in France. It has three castles: Châteaux de Saint-Hilaire et des Plas; Château de la Johannie. It has three churches: Church of Saint-Barthélemy du Bourg; Church of Saint-Hilaire de la Combe: 11th Century Romanesque church, one of the oldest in the department, which was probably built on Merovingian foundations; The church of Saint-Genest: former parish church, now a Museum of Religious Art. See also Communes of the Corrèze department References Communes of Corrèze Plus Beaux Villages de France Corrèze communes articles needing translation from French Wikipedia