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Regions à la carte
Central France
Region at a glance |
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 Major city:
Limoges,
Brive-la-Gaillarde
Untouched
countryside of hills, gorges and lush green meadows
Ancient villages
Famous for Limoges porcelain and enamel
The Limousin region, on
the western slopes of the Massif Central attracts
visitors in search of unspoiled countryside.
The Corrèze, Creuse and
Haute Vienne contain hills and gorges, and lush green
meadows. Numerous ancient village churches dot the
landscape as well as more imposing abbey churches and
fortresses.
The Corrèze, Creuse
and Haute Vienne contain hills and gorges, and lush
green meadows. Numerous ancient village churches dot
the landscape as well as more imposing abbey churches
and fortresses.
Its moorlands have made the Limousin a region of
horse-breeders. The Anglo-Arab horse originated from
the famous studs at Pompadour, and this region is
today an ideal place for an equestrian holiday.
The many lakes and rivers of the Limousin provide
endless possibilities for canoeing, sailing,
wind-surfing and other water sports. Fishermen will
also appreciate the abundant trout in the regions
streams and brooks.
Limousin is also well-known for the famous Limoges
enamel and porcelain, and tapestries from Aubusson.
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Places of interest |
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Aubusson |
Long tradition of tapestry making,
Jean-Lurcat Artistic and Cultural Center, Hotel
de Ville tapestry collections |
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Gimel-les-Cascades |
A charming hamlet, set in a deep
gorge |
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Gueret |
Built around a monastery founded in
the 8th century, the Municipal Museum houses a
fine collection of porcelain. |
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Limoges |
Porcelain, enamel and faience work,
chateau, church of St. Michel-de-Lions, Cathedral
of St. Etienne |
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Noirlac
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Abbey |
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Solignac |
The Abbatiale Church |
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Segur-le-Chateau |
Picturesque village dominated by its
fortified chateau, the house of Henri IV |
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Treignac |
Rocher des Folles with a view of the
Vézères gorges |
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Tulle
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12th century cathedral, City Museum,
Maison de Loyac, cathedral cloister |
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Uzerche |
Site
of a famous 8th century siege by the Sarazins |
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Technical
tourism and sports |
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Limoges porcelain,
tapestries in Aubusson
Canoeing, horse-back riding, biking, hiking |
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