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Closer to home
LAKE VASSIVIÈRE
We are very near the famous beauty spot Lac Vassivière
- the most popular tourist spot in Limousin. Covering an area of nearly
2,500 acres this artificial lake offers many activities including swimming,
sailing, fishing and water skiing.
On an island in the middle of a lake you'll find the Centre National d'Art
et du Paysage conceived by the architects Aldo Rossi and Xavier Fabre
and dedicated to the relationship between the graphic arts and the countryside.
This modern building houses several rooms where temporary exhibitions
are held throughout the year. The surrounding sculpture park which contains
modern pieces created specifically for the site is an ideal place to stroll.
You'll also find numerous paths through the woodlands. (5 minutes drive)
CASCADE DE JARRAUDS
The waterfall of Cascade de Jarrauds on the river Maulde near the village
of St Martin-Château, is a pleasant beauty spot which offers a picnic
spot and a river walk. (5 minutes drive)
EYMOUTIERS
Eymoutiers situated on the Vienne river – a tributary of the Loire
– has numerous medieval buildings including a collegiate church
dating from the 11th century. It is also the home town of Paul Rebeyrolle
who is regarded as one of the foremost contemporary French painters. This
beautiful historic gem of a town has a gallery devoted to this renowned
artist's violent, brutal and moumental paintings. Here you'll find our
nearest train station which has a regular service to and from Limoges.
In the summer months train enthusiasts can journey in 1930's carriages
pulles by a steam engine to many locations throughout the region. (15
minutes drive)
SAINT-LÉONARD-DE-NOBLAT
The town of St Léonard-de-Noblat, situated on a hill above the
valley of the river Vienne is a centre of pilgrimage and was an important
resting place on the pilgrims's route from Belgium and North East France
to Santiago de Compostela in Spain. The collegiate church built in the
12th and 13th century is a fine example of Romaesque architecture. It
is said that Richard the Lionheart contributed to the construction of
the church on his release from Austria in 1194. (25 minutes drive)
MONT GARGAN
Reaching a height of 731 meters this is one of the highest points in Limousin
The summit where you'll find a ruined church offers a stunning 360 degree
view of the surrounding countryside. It was also the site of a fierce
fight between the local Resistance and German soldiers in July 1944. An
ideal spot for a high altitude picnic! (30 minutes drive)
LIMOGES
Limoges, situated on the banks of the river Vienne, was founded during
the reign of the Roman Emperor Augustus after the conquest of Gaul and
was initially known as Augustoritum. Limoges grew up as two separate cities
in the Middle Ages and were not united until the French Revolution. The
town has therefore two hearts - the old cité dominated by the Gothic
cathedral of St Stephen overlooking the river and the château district
with its half-timbered houses which is nowadays the commercial centre
of the city. Kaolin, a fine white clay also known as china clay, was discovered
in the region in the 18th century and as a result the city became known
worldwide for its porcelain. The Musée National-Adrien-Dubrouché
traces the history of ceramics and has a collection of over 10,000 pieces.
The painter August Renoir was born in the city in 1841. (45 minutes drive)
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