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Limousin
Limousin: A Small Nature Paradise
Limousin is made up of three départements (counties): Creuse, Corrèze, Haute-Vienne
For nature lovers, Limousin offers a wealth of amazing sites. Must-see locations include the Plate of Millevaches, Lake Vassivière, the Dordogne, Vézère and Vienna valleys and the valley of Hollow, which was adored by Impressionists in 19th Century.
Limousin’s countryside has a charming, fairy-tale character, with thick forests, sunny clearings and clear, undulating rivers. This countryside also offers the chance to stumble upon medieval villages and romantic, granite churches built by the mason farmers.
For further information, visit Limousin's official tourism website at http://www.tourismelimousin.com
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The Beaches of Lake Vassivière
Lake Vassivière is largest lake in the High-Vienna area. It offers six supervised beaches with a range of accommodation close by – rural lodgings, camp-sites, and a holiday village.
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Fishing in Limousin
The range of fishing venues in the Limousin region is simply enormous. At least 12 lakes are open all year round for fishing, and most of the other lakes offer fishing during the season.
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Horse Riding in Limousin
Far from the cities, discover Limousin’s varied landscape on horseback. It offers the change to get close to nature, as well as the rewards of getting to know your horse!
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Golf in Limousin
There are nine golf courses to choose from in the Limousin region, all of which are open to visitors. Two of them are near Limoges. Prices are lower than you would normally pay in the UK and courses are generally un-crowded.
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Limousin’s Specialities
Most regions in France have a reputation for fine cuisine, and Limousin is no exception. It specialises heavily in cattle and sheep, has thousands of acres of fruit trees, fish from the mountain streams, and enormous forests of chestnuts, which are also home to a fabulous choice of mushrooms and other edible fungi.
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Le Labyrinthe - Gueret
This giant maze (the largest in the world) covers two hectares and borders a 3000 hectare forest. There are 14 questions in the maze which, if answered correctly, enable you to exit more easily. There are also picnic areas in the park and giant games, including a giant chess board with pieces.
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Cycling in Limousin
Limousin offers a multitude of cycling opportunities. The variety of the landscapes allows new riders to develop their endurance and discover the area without ever encountering insurmountable challenges.
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Hot Air Ballooning - Lubersac
View the Correze region from a hot air balloon! Journeys take 30 minutes or 1 hour and each flight can take a maximum of 4 passengers.
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Walking in Limousin
In the Limousin, take to the fields for the great escape. Discover the ways of this part of the world by following the paths taken by walkers for centuries. As you go, you’ll discover wild corners, remarkable villages, imposing sites and well kept mysteries.
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A Boat Trip on a Traditional “Gabarre”
These large traditional craft, synonymous with the history of the Dordogne over the centuries, once transported leather from the tanneries in Bort-les-Orgues, wood from the Corrèze, as well as other agricultural products, downstream as far as Bordeaux.
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Water, Water, Everywhere in Limousin
In this land of tranquil lakes and fast-flowing rivers, water sports and activities are ever-popular, providing fun and adventure for all the family. Sailing and water-skiing, rowing and waterslides can be found at many of Limousin’s lakes.
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Steam Train Journeys - Limoges
With a variety of routes from Limoges to Eyemoutiers and Ussel this is a great day out travelling back in time to the days of real trains! Weave your way through the gorges of the Haute Vienne with some spectacular viaducts.
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Limousin’s History
The Limousin is a region rich in history, much of which is still there to witness today. Limoges, the famous porcelain centre with its towering cathedral, historic Butchers Quarter and history dating back before Roman times.
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The Pilgrims’ Way
Compostela, in Galicia, Spain, became the most accessible and popular destination for 'European' pilgrims in the 12th Century. For two hundred years 30-50,000 people travelled there each year.
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Limousin Nature Parks
There are two regional nature parks in Limousin : The Millevaches and the Limousin-Perigord regional parks. Villages, streams, pathways, little winding roads stretch into the distance in this natural landscape - a joy for anglers, golfers and ramblers to discover.
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A gastronomic quest in Limousin
A gastronomic quest in Limousin, a bewitching trip through the magical recipe books of an area that never accepts less than the best when it comes to pleasing the most discerning of gourmets.
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A moving story : Oradour-sur-Glane in Limousin
Oradour-sur-Glane, a quiet, prosperous, market town, was the scene of a unique tragedy. On 10th June 1944 time came to a standstill in Oradour ...
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The Valley of the impressionists
In the middle of the 19th century, hundreds of Parisian painters, following the lead set by Claude Monet, left their Paris studios and came to set up their easels along the valley of the Creuse.
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The Dordogne Valley in Limousin
The Dordogne Valley in Limousin, from Bort les Orgues to Beaulieu is a powerful, turbulent, fairytale valley, abundantly stocked with fish and with its riverside towns.
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Limoges in Limousin
Limoges had retained its international reputation as the home of the arts of the furnace: porcelaine and enamel. It has just been awarded recognition as a 'Town of Art and History'.
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Know-how in Limousin
Prestige and Quality are the common factors in the know-how that you will come across in Limousin, whether it is in the field of the arts or in food and drink.
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Not to be missed in Limousin
Nature lovers who like to punctuate their walks with seeing the old craft traditions develop an immediate attachment to this region. Green woods and forests, it is also criss-crossed by water, the Creuse, Vienne and Dordogne rivers...
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Dordogne Experience - Activity Holidays
Walking, Cycling or Rafting holidays in France. Self guided inn to inn holidays by bike or foot. River Rafting on the Dordogne River.
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Belle France - Cycling & Walking
Delightful cycling and walking holidays through beautiful parts of France. Venture at your own pace.
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Cycling for Softies/Cycling for Gourmets
Live as gypsies by day and kings by night. Cycling for Softies offers luxurious, independent holidays in rural France. Hotels are chosen for comfort, character, friendliness and, most importantly, the gourmet menus! susi@cycling-for-softies.co.uk
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FRENCH TRAVEL SERVICE
The leading specialist in stay put & touring rail holidays to France by Eurostar & TGV.
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Hotels and B&B's in France with French Connections
Bed and Breakfast and Hotels throughout France. Search Online Now for your next holiday.
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Drive Alive Holidays - self drive holidays in France
Drive Alive invites independent motorists to plan their driving holiday online. Take your car and use our holiday planner to book your hotels or self-catering accommodation. Choose and book your ferry crossing or Eurotunnel at low prices.
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