The Local Area
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St Germain Beaupré.
The gardens La Crinaldière can be found here in St Germain Beaupré.
Open on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Sundays from June to September.A 15th-17th Century Manor set within 4 separate gardens.
This oasis of tranquillity comprises four gardens in different styles with a large number of rare species
including more than 300 species of shrub and a varied collection of willows.
A must for all garden lovers and well worth a visit during your stay with us,
even if you don't have green fingers.
For more Information call: 05 55 63 80 99
La Souterraine
The nearest large town is La Souterraine (19km), which has direct trains to Paris and Limoges.
La Souterraine has a large number of shops and other businesses, including main dealership garages,
as well as a number of restaurants and bars with a bi-weekly market. (Thursdays and Saturdays)
La Souterraine is an attractive medieval town with a XI/XII century church,
which was a stopping place for the pilgrims on the route of Saint-Jacques de Compostelle.
Limoges
Limoges, around 40 minutes away by road.
This city is famous for its porcelain,
it is the capital of Limousin and also has the nearest airport to us.
Set in unspoilt countryside with many lakes, rivers and streams
(known as "the Lake District of France") Limoges is a great place to visit.
A link about 2000 Years of history.
Limousin
This area of France has inspired many painters and is the ideal place for horse riding,
water sports or walking holidays.
A region of France known for its restful pace of life and its natural beauty.
Local attractions Limousin can boast are mediaeval castles, lakes, rivers and historic churches.
The region is renowned for its “clafoutis”, a form of cherry pie.
Tourism en Limousin Website
Link to the site via google translated into English