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Just 20 minutes from Limoges, the Château de Losmonerie is a gem nestled in Aixe-sur-Vienne, overlooking the Vienne Valley. This exceptional place offers a unique immersion combining discoveries that are both 100% Nature and 100% Culture. The castle, its estate, its remarkable garden, its famous raspberry collection and many other things, here are five essential reasons to discover this unique site.
1. The beauty of the gardens of Château de Losmonerie
An absolutely remarkable nature site!
The Château de Losmonerie is surrounded by three unique gardens, labeled “ remarkable garden » by the Ministry of Culture. THE formal and flowery garden which surrounds the castle and historic buildings will delight lovers of traditional gardens. The taste walk at Raspberry Garden invites you to taste more than 100 varieties of raspberries, making this collection the largest in France. Finally, the wild garden on the banks of the Vienne, with Emmanuel Puybonnieux's wicker cabin, offers a bucolic and peaceful getaway.
2. An exceptional collection of raspberries
A festive, tasty and surprisingly varied delight
Losmonerie Castle is also famous for its exceptional raspberry collection, the largest in France. Every year during the raspberry season (end of June-August), you can discover and taste raspberries in various colors and flavors : yellow, orange, purple, light or dark, fruity or sweet. These varieties come from France, Italy, England, Poland, Canada… In short, from all four corners of the world. A unique opportunity to be surprised by their taste differences. At certain times, which will be kept up to date on the website, it will be possible to collect and bring home the fruits of one's harvest.
3. The Château de Losmonerie
A dive into the history of the place
Visit Losmonerie Castle, is to dive into the history of the Renaissance and the 18th century. Built around 1535 as a “house in the fields” for Jean Chantois, a notable person from Limoges, the castle has a remarkable gallery with columns and capitals. Around 1760, a work campaign refurbished the interior in the XNUMXth century style. The castle has preserved its decor and period furniture, particularly in the large living room where a suite of eight Aubusson tapestries, classified as a Historic Monument, adorns the walls. Guided tours of part of the Castle are possible in summer or during heritage days in mid-September.
4. Games for children
To discover biodiversity while having fun
The site offers fun activities for children, visiting an enriching experience for the whole family and a discovery game on booklet with stickers is available for 4 to 12 year-olds, introducing them to good garden practices. For older children, a phone puzzle game, suitable for children from over 10 years, explores the biodiversity of the site. These educational and fun activities allow young visitors to discover nature in an interactive and educational way.
5. Organize an exceptional event at Losmonerie
A dream location for weddings, receptions, professional events…
The Château de Losmonerie offers an ideal setting to organize exceptional events. The reception room, with its more than 200m² and 10 meters of ceiling height, combines noble materials, old stones and contemporary lines. With a capacity of more than 300 people, this recently renovated place offers various possibilities for cocktails to wines of honor, whether in the reserved garden or on the terrace offering a spectacular view of the Vienne. Weddings, receptions, professional events... Take advantage of these sumptuous spaces for unforgettable moments.
A family's passion
The Villelume family has lived in the Château de Losmonerie for 15 years. Guillaume, Laëtitia and their children, Hélie and Tamara, live in this family property inherited from the 17th century.
Passionate, they work tirelessly to preserve this historical heritage. With a team of gardeners, Guillaume de Villelume spent 10 years restoring the castle, from tapestries to roofs, respecting heritage rules. The Aubusson tapestries, period armchairs and Italian wall paintings from 1760 bear witness to their dedication.
Their commitment ensures that the castle continues to shine for future generations. Thus, they offer visitors an authentic experience, where history and modernity meet in an enchanting setting, lulled by the Vienne.
All the practical information
1. What are the opening hours?
- In June : Saturdays and Sundays, 14 p.m. to 18:30 p.m.
- From July 1 to September 3 : every day, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. and 14 p.m.-18:30 p.m.
- In September : Saturdays and Sundays, 14 p.m. to 18:30 p.m.
2. What are the prices?
- Adults : €7
- Kids (from 4 years old): €4
The price includes games: the album “The Stolen Tapestry” or the interactive game on biodiversity or the guided tour downloadable on phone.
3. When to take a guided tour?
Guided tour of the interior of the castle in July and August at 16 p.m.
except from July 14 to 25
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