Stay in Northern Limousin

Ce exceptional enchanting place is one of oldest arboretum in France. Dedicated to the cultivation, study and preservation of trees and shrubs, arboretums are true living museums where species of trees native to all over the world are planted. With its 70 hectares, La Jonchere arboretum houses more than 250 remarkable plant species and trees listed by the'National Forestry Office. Ideal for walking and daydreaming, it can be visited freely in any season in 1h30-2h.

This place is one of the most beautiful views of Limousin. Accessible by a hiking trail, this site is an essential stopover for nature and walking lovers. This curious rocky chaos perched at 650m above sea level offers a panoramic view in the heart of Limousin Mountains above La Jonchère-Saint-Maurice.

Want to refresh yourself and have fun with family or friends at 30 minutes from Limoges ? Lake Saint-Pardoux is the ideal place to spend a vacation-style afternoon! Prepare your picnic and come and relax on one of the 3 beaches of fine sand, you swim in the lake or try your hand at many activities offered : hiking, paddle, canoe, pedal boats, inflatable structures on the water, tree climbing, etc.). And for even more fun, stop by the swimming pool to test its giant slides.

Escape to the Gartempe Valley and let yourself be enchanted by the medieval charm of Châteauponsac. This ancient fortified town perched on a rocky outcrop nicknamed “pearl of Gartempe”, invites you to discover its cobbled streets, its half-timbered houses et its historical monuments. After a stroll through the walls, set off to discover the green landscapes of the valley and recharge your batteries on the banks of the Gartempe.

Immerse yourself in the heart of the Middle Ages by visiting Le Dorat, a listed city “ Small Cities of Character®”. This former capital of Basse-Marche invites you to discover an exceptional heritage. Stroll through its cobbled streets, admire Saint-Pierre collegiate church, one of the largest collegiate churches in central France, and cross the Bergère Gate, the only fortified gate in Haute-Vienne. A journey through time awaits you in the heart of this city steeped in history.

Between the villages of Skies, Mortemart and Blond, discover a legendary site famous for its megaliths, meandered by numerous hiking trails. You will find granite chaos with astonishing shapes and legendary stones like menhirs or dolmens dating from the Neolithic. Come explore these rocky treasures!

Dive into the past of these two villages to discover traditional crafts, rural architecture and the way of life of yesteryear … Lose yourself in the cobbled streets of Mortemart, the only commune in Haute-Vienne classified “ One of the Most Beautiful Villages in France », and discover its rich architectural heritage. HAS Montrol-Senard, the “Rural Nostalgia” ecomuseum will immerse you in the heart of life in the past. What if you went back to school like in 1900?