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What must-see places can I discover within 100km of my Limougeaud accommodation? Can I come to Limoges if I come from Angoulême, Périgueux or the Valley of Painters? The answer to your questions is right here, because less than 100km away, there is no chance that you won't find your little corner of paradise. From Limoges, let's start: let's turn the compass!
The Compass turns on itself?
Sign of destiny, do not go another kilometer, go down to your house and rediscover the capital of the arts of fire, Limoges, City of Art and History, labeled “UNESCO Creative City“, having the most beautiful station in the World. Looking for an activity in the destination, build the best To-Do-List Destination Limoges here with all our activities.
Due North towards Berry
For a circuit to borders of Indre : a hike to lake of Saint-Pardoux; a stop at Bessines, native land of Suzanne Valadon; a visit to the thousand-year-old city of the Underground; then the choice becomes difficult: a short turn to the left to visit the small Cité de Caractère Dorat et Montmorillon or the right lane to go up to the valley of painters, a destination admired by Maurice Rollinat, Claude Monet and George Sand. Continue your journey until Saint-Benoit-du-Sault et Grgilesse, in Indre.
At 30-40km
Focus in Haut-Limousin
- Le circuit of the megaliths of 12 km, discovering the legendary stones in the Blond Mountains (30km from Limoges)
- Le castle of Fraisse in Nouic (40km from Limoges, 5 km from the Monts de Blond)
- Artistic journey of Vanderlick Galleries in the village of Rancon – two galleries Rue des Marchands de Vin
At 25-40km
2 circuits in Poitou and Charente-Limousine
Take the direction of Poitiers and discover the roads that lead to it, which are worth the detour.
- Option # 1 : Bellac, Montmorillon and Chauvigny located on the banks of the Vienne
- Option # 2 : Honor Oradour-sur-Glane, then go up to Montrol-Senard et Mortemart or direction Confolens and Saint Germain de Confolens along the Vienne
At 25-40km
Not to be missed in the Limousin Mountains
- Multiples viewpoints of the Monts d'Ambazac such as Stone Branlante
- Jonchère Saint Maurice Arboretum, an enchanting place with remarkable trees ideal for walks sheltering
- The natural site of Dauges bog
- Le “Village step®” Bellac, at the gates of the Monts de Blond
60-90km
Taste a Creuseis at the Creuseois
First of all, you will be taken during this circuit to discover the Underground and fallow land, the Creuse capital, right in the middle of the campaign. Then head to the pretty town of Gouzon, green to the east of the Creuse, before setting off again towards Limoges. Take this time the direction of Bourganeuf in order to discover thisSmall Town of Character”, dominated by the emblematic Zizim tower.
On the way to the East
25km away
Medieval, porcelain and paper in Saint Léonard de Noblat
Direction the essential of the circuit, the medieval town of Saint-Léonard de Noblat. 3 steps are essential to discover it:
- The Carpetenet porcelain, open shop and possibility of taking guided tours of the factory
- Le Got mill, an active museum of printing and stationery.
- La forest of Spainranked Natura 2000 site is an exceptional site to enjoy with the family via 1 interpretation trail and 1 geocaching circuit.
At 50-70km
A little splash at Lake Vassivière
In the heart of Limousin, set off on an invigorating journey to the Millevaches plateau…
- Le Millevaches Regional Natural Park (PNR) with its numerous streams, its green valleys, its flowery moors and its fir forests.
- Enjoy a walk or many activities (hiking, mountain biking, fishing, etc.) around the Vassivièr lakee, one of the largest lakes in France nicknamed “Little Canada”
- Culminating at 730 m above sea level, Mount Gargan offers a breathtaking panorama of the Monédières and the Ambazac mountains. Classified as a natural monument, this emblematic site was also a center of the Resistance against the Nazi occupiers.
60km away
Meet the city of insects in Nedde
Dive into the fascinating world of insects ! A magical and interactive place for young and old, with permanent and temporary exhibitions, a cabinet of curiosities, a vivarium and gardens. Prepare for surprises and unforgettable discoveries!
At 50-80km
A journey to the heart of the Tapestry
- Classified as the intangible cultural heritage of humanity by UNESCO, the know-how of the Aubusson Tapestry City presents a rich collection of more than 400 wall tapestries dating from the 2023th to the XNUMXth century. In XNUMX, it highlighted, through a temporary exhibition of monumental tapestries, the famous master of animation cinema Hayao Miyazaki (spirited away, The Howl's Moving Castle, Princess Mononoke...).
- Also take the opportunity to visit Aubusson, labeled “Most beautiful detours in France"!
It's off to the South
20km away
Want a safari in Limousin?
- Direction the Reynou Zoo Park ! Located just 10 minutes from Limoges, it is home to more than 250 animal and plant species and offers extraordinary activities as “Keeper for a day” and discover behind the scenes of the zoo. And for an even more magical experience, stay in the Lodges du Reynou and wake up alongside giraffes or wolves!
- Solignac and its famous abbey
At 50-100km
To the Dordogne and the Lot
- Saint Yrieix la Perche for a nice hike
- Brive, capital of Corrèze
- Collonges la Rouge, jewel of small medieval streets in Dordogne
- End up taking a step into Occitanie, four roads of the Lot.
At 50-80km
Direction South-East: find our friends from Corrèze
First stop at Cécile Sabourdy Museum and Gardens, in Vicq-sur-Breuilh. Thereafter, depart for the destinations Uzerche and Tulle, other towns in the countryside under the PNR Millevaches. Which would you prefer between Gimel waterfalls and Brezou valley ? If nature fills your heart, go back to visit Treignac and the Gallo-Romain des Cars site in Saint-Merd-Les-Oussines.
South-West: Journey, Périgord and Périgueux
Nothing like getting away from it all cross the entire Périgord – Limousin Regional Natural Park. Go through the villages of Oradour sur Vayres, then Nontron, Saint Jean de Côle, Saint Amand de Coly, Brantôme or Bourdeilles, each prettier than the next in the middle of Périgord. Thus you will arrive in Périgueux, capital of the Dordogne, all dressed in white and surrounded by green, black and purple colors.
We are in the West!
A journey through the Porte Océane du Limousin
Direction the Limousin Ocean Gate to discover a rich heritage: Saint-Junien and its leather know-how, Rochechouart and its castle-museum of contemporary art, Oradour-sur-Glane place of memory and Cassinomagus, exceptional Gallo-Roman baths. Then, head to Charente, to discover the capital of comic strips: Angoulême.
Focus on the Destination Porte Océane du Limousin:
It all makes for some nice trips, doesn't it?
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