Haut Limousin
The Haut Limousin welcomes you for one day, one week, or for a lifetime... Here, landscapes are various and unspoiled nature is everywhere. Here, History has left its imprints on every stone, every building. Here, events and festivals punctuate everyday life.
To organise your holidays here is the tourist map and check the good restaurant's adresses.
Not to miss
The Megalith of Bouery, Pot Bouillant, valley of "la Benaize", "Saut de la Brame" or "Monts de Blond" are the most representatives sites of haut Limousin. The Haut Limousin welcomes you for one day, one week, or for a lifetime... Here, landscapes are various and unspoiled nature is everywhere. Here, History has left its imprints on every stone, every building. Here, events and festivals punctuate everyday life.
Nature
Old stones and megaliths in "Monts de Blond" whisper their legends.
The 'Gartempe' river, a famous fishing area, is a great spot for anglers with its lively and clear deep stream. Lake Saint-Pardoux, a real "inland sea", is nestled in the heart of the Limousin forest and spreads its 330 ha in the middle of green hills.
The Haut Limousin is an ideal place for hiking with its marked trails suitable for walkers, mountain-bikers and horse-riders. Its natural environment is perfect for all leisure activities. Small ponds and rivers are a fishing paradise. Picturesque villages frame small country roads, ideal for one hour to one day bike rides.
Heritage
Bellac, Châteauponsac, Magnac-Laval, Mortemart and Montrol-Sénard are beautiful villages. Their history can be read through their monuments. Pure jewel of Romanesque art, the collegiate church of Le Dorat is the largest in the Limousin (77 metres long).
Events
The Haut Limousin loves culture, music and theater: four big festivals take place in the area every summer : "Les Nuits Musicales de Cieux", the "Festival National of Bellac", the "Festival du Haut Limousin" and "Zicanouic".
Craftsmen and artists share their talent and passion, opening their workshops and giving lessons.
La Creuse
At few kilometers, la Creuse with her authentic nature and beautiful landscape stun you : La Vallée des peintres , Les Ruines de Crozant or
Le Confluent des 2 creuse. Discover also nice villages like La Souterraine (20km), Crozant (30km), La Celle Dunoise (45km) or
le Moutier d'Ahun (70km).
Check the events in Creuse
For any questions and organise your visits in Creuse :
+335 55 51 93 23 - www.tourisme-creuse.com
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