Howard's Guidebook
Places to visit and eat!
These are some of the places to visit of interest locally that we visit regularly.
This lake is a 5 minute drive from the gite, has a beach, lifeguard and food and refreshment available. It is tranquil, never too busy. There is a 40 minute, scenic walk to the lake.
10 yerel halk öneriyor
Lac de Saint-Mathieu
This lake is a 5 minute drive from the gite, has a beach, lifeguard and food and refreshment available. It is tranquil, never too busy. There is a 40 minute, scenic walk to the lake.
This lake is an hours drive away with lots of activities and places to eat and drink.
https://www.tourisme-hautevienne.co.uk/objet_touristique/194
58 yerel halk öneriyor
Lac de Saint-Pardoux
This lake is an hours drive away with lots of activities and places to eat and drink.
https://www.tourisme-hautevienne.co.uk/objet_touristique/194
Limoges is a historical city with bars, restaurants and the opportunity for some retail therapy.
160 yerel halk öneriyor
Limoges
Limoges is a historical city with bars, restaurants and the opportunity for some retail therapy.
Perigeux is a historic city with beautiful architecture, bars, restaurants and shops.
275 yerel halk öneriyor
Périgueux
Perigeux is a historic city with beautiful architecture, bars, restaurants and shops.
Angouleme is the cartoon/graffiti centre of Europe which also hosts many bars and restaurants.
187 yerel halk öneriyor
Angoulême
Angouleme is the cartoon/graffiti centre of Europe which also hosts many bars and restaurants.
Bordeaux is the largest of the 4 cities in this region. It is a 2 hour drive away but well worth the effort with its history, architecture, shopping, bars, restaurants and gothic cathedral. Bordeaux is the hub of this magnificent wine region with the rivers of the Dordogne and the mighty Garonne.
716 yerel halk öneriyor
Bordeaux
Bordeaux is the largest of the 4 cities in this region. It is a 2 hour drive away but well worth the effort with its history, architecture, shopping, bars, restaurants and gothic cathedral. Bordeaux is the hub of this magnificent wine region with the rivers of the Dordogne and the mighty Garonne.
Brantome is the Venice of the south west of France with its gondolas on the river. A tourist haven, it hosts many bars and restaurants next to the historic Benedictine Abbey.
269 yerel halk öneriyor
Brantôme
Brantome is the Venice of the south west of France with its gondolas on the river. A tourist haven, it hosts many bars and restaurants next to the historic Benedictine Abbey.
A 15 minute drive brings you to Rochechouart with its magnificent chateaux. This is the central site for the meteorite landing, millions of years ago, which shaped the Haute Vienne.
33 yerel halk öneriyor
Rochechouart
A 15 minute drive brings you to Rochechouart with its magnificent chateaux. This is the central site for the meteorite landing, millions of years ago, which shaped the Haute Vienne.
A half hour drive from Cussac, this town contains bars, restaurants and shops. If a pair of high quality gloves is to your fancy then this is the French centre for such vetements.
31 yerel halk öneriyor
Saint-Junien
A half hour drive from Cussac, this town contains bars, restaurants and shops. If a pair of high quality gloves is to your fancy then this is the French centre for such vetements.
This village hosts a weekly Wednesday market said to have existed since medieval times.
36 yerel halk öneriyor
Piégut-Pluviers
This village hosts a weekly Wednesday market said to have existed since medieval times.
This historical town with its medieval towers is the place where Richard the Lionheart was shot by an arrow and died a few days later.
10 yerel halk öneriyor
Châlus
This historical town with its medieval towers is the place where Richard the Lionheart was shot by an arrow and died a few days later.
Saint-Georges-de-Didonne
Beautiful coves and quaint sea side town.
Royan
Seaside resort on the Atlantic coast.
Historic village with chateau and lovely restaurants to have a nice lunch.
51 yerel halk öneriyor
Bourdeilles
Historic village with chateau and lovely restaurants to have a nice lunch.
A lovely historic town with ramparts that are still evident. there are some nice shops and restaurants.
32 yerel halk öneriyor
Nontron
A lovely historic town with ramparts that are still evident. there are some nice shops and restaurants.
Lake with beach for swimming and water activities. There are also has a number of restaurants and snackbars available.
22 yerel halk öneriyor
Étang de Saint-Estèphe
Lake with beach for swimming and water activities. There are also has a number of restaurants and snackbars available.
Lake with beach for swimming and water activities. There are also restaurants and snackbars available.
15 yerel halk öneriyor
Saint-Saud-Lacoussière
Lake with beach for swimming and water activities. There are also restaurants and snackbars available.
This is a memorial to the 10th June, 1944 when a whole village was massacred by the occupying German army as a revenge attack for the activities of the French resistance, very active in this area.
172 yerel halk öneriyor
Oradour-sur-Glane
This is a memorial to the 10th June, 1944 when a whole village was massacred by the occupying German army as a revenge attack for the activities of the French resistance, very active in this area.
Situated in Limoges, this museum tells the story of the activity of the French resistance in this region during the second world war.
17 yerel halk öneriyor
Musée de la Résistance
7 Rue Neuve Saint-ÉtienneSituated in Limoges, this museum tells the story of the activity of the French resistance in this region during the second world war.
This is the indoor market hall of Limoges city. It has been renovated, selling fresh meat, vegetables, spices, etc and is worth a visit in order to soak up the atmosphere or book a table in the restaurant.
13 yerel halk öneriyor
Halles de LIMOGES
Place de la MotteThis is the indoor market hall of Limoges city. It has been renovated, selling fresh meat, vegetables, spices, etc and is worth a visit in order to soak up the atmosphere or book a table in the restaurant.
Enjoy traditional, reasonably priced menu de jour at this restaurant, only a 20 minute drive from the gite.
6 yerel halk öneriyor
Le Relais de Gorre
12 Rue Louise MichelEnjoy traditional, reasonably priced menu de jour at this restaurant, only a 20 minute drive from the gite.
AGNELLE
30 Bd de la RépubliqueHigh quality glove factory with a factory shop.
Enjoy Lunch after visiting the daily Centrale Halles Limoges. there are several other restaurants at the market place.
Au coin des halles
1 Rue d'AguesseauEnjoy Lunch after visiting the daily Centrale Halles Limoges. there are several other restaurants at the market place.
Enjoy a beautiful meal with excellent service.
7 yerel halk öneriyor
Le Versailles - Dernière belle Brasserie d'autrefois au coeur de Limoges
20 Pl. d'AineEnjoy a beautiful meal with excellent service.
Logis Hostellerie Saint Jacques
Enjoy an excellent meal indoor or outdoor in beautiful surroundings.
The restaurant sits beside the St Estephe lake with beautiful views. It is more exspensive than most at lunch 30euros for the menu at lunch without wine. Need to book for lunch or evening meal. Also serve drinks out of meal times.
8 yerel halk öneriyor
Le Moulin Du Grand Etang
The restaurant sits beside the St Estephe lake with beautiful views. It is more exspensive than most at lunch 30euros for the menu at lunch without wine. Need to book for lunch or evening meal. Also serve drinks out of meal times.
Lauryvan
200 All. du Bois au BœufExceptional food from a restaurant recommended by the Michelin guide.
La Grange du Lac
3 Les ChampsLocal restaurant only 5 mins drive away at St Mathieu Lake.
La Harpe an Irish bar serving Guinness direct from Dublin. They also serve Meals and snacks. Saturday and Sunday serve breakfast.
La Harpe
365 Route du TrieuxLa Harpe an Irish bar serving Guinness direct from Dublin. They also serve Meals and snacks. Saturday and Sunday serve breakfast.
suis ton coeur
344 Route du TrieuxThis is an English cafe thats open from 10-15:30 Weds to Saturday.
Cassinomagus - Archaeological Park
11 LongeasPark Zoo Reynou
Domaine du ReynouOuest Limousin Tourisme
5 Av. du 8 Mai 1945Perigord Limousin Bölgesel Doğal Parkı
555 Route de l'Ancienne Filature