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There are so many places to visit and things to do in and around the Limousin it would be impossible to list them all. Here are just a few of them to give some idea of the wide variety of activities and places to visit that are on offer.
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Steam train journeys in the Limousin A variety of routes from Limoges to Eyemoutiers and Ussel, provide a great day out, taking you back in time to the days of real steam. Travelling through the gorges of the Haute Vienne, with spectacular viaducts and breathtaking scenery – just a fantastic day out with memories that will last forever. www.trainvapeur.com |
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Les Acrobois, Limoges, offers a number of fantastic tree top assault courses for children and adults. |
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The Aquarium, Limoges Close to the Town Hall in Limoges the aquarium has 300 different species and more than 2500 fish in an area of over 1000 square metres. www.aquariumdulimousin.com |
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Oradour sur Glane – Centre de la Memoire A few kilometres north of Limoges is the village of Oradour sur Glane, totally destroyed by the Nazi’s in the Second World War, 642 men, woman and children massacred by a German Panzer Division. Walking around the centre is a unique and humbling experience. Everyone should visit the centre at least once during his or her lifetime! www.ot-oradour-sur-vayres.fr |
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Parc Bellevue - Close to Limoges, Parc Bellevue is a large adventure park with water slides, go-karts and many other amusements. Absolutely ideal for young children. www.visitorama.com |
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Velo-rail de Bussiere Galant - Peddle along a single-track section of railway line stretching five kilometres, just seven kilometres from St Yriex. |
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Rocamadour - This amazing town with an attractive chateau and many historic dwellings, rising almost 500 feet above a deep gorge. |
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Futuroscope - A futuristic theme park near Poitiers. It’s filled with exhibits celebrating science and technology, from skydiving to space walking. Both an educational and exciting experience for children and adults. www.futuroscope.com |
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Le Splash d’Argentat - On the edge of the Dordogne Le Splash is a sporting centre with an exciting swimming pool complex, tennis courts, health and fitness centre, gymnastics, bowling and many other activities. www.aventuriers.com |
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Cascades de Gimel - One of the most beautiful natural sights in the Correze. Made up of three successive cascades that in total drop 143 metres. Grand Saut (45m), Redole (38m) and Gouttatiere (60m) |
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Bourge - is one of the loveliest towns in the area, its history dating back to 52BC. The town developed during the Roman occupation. |
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Skiing in the Central Massif - In the winter months excellent skiing can be found near Clermont Ferrand in department Puy de Dome just 90 minutes drive from Peyrat le Chateau. |
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Vulcania situated in Avergne national volcanic park – - is in the Auvergne region, in the Massif Central, well know for its dramatic mountainous scenery including the beautiful National Park of the Volcano’s, an area dotted with 80 extinct volcanic peaks. In the summer the area, largely unknown by the British is one of the greenest, prettiest and best-preserved parts of France, thickly forested and criss-crossed with rivers and lakes, with a wild, often inaccessible landscape. |
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Puy-de-Dome, also in the Auvergne national park is at 1465 metres the highest of the Monts Dome range of puys, a sacred place of worship for the Celts, spectacular in every season, but most awe-inspiring with its winter mantle of snow. It is one of the most challenging climbs of the Tour de France, and you can walk or drive the spiral route to the top to be rewarded with incredible views of 70 peaks and 11 departments. |
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There are many fantastic castles in and around the Limousin including:
Chateau de Boussac – An exceptional site where the fortifications have existed since Roman times. |
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Chateau de Rochechouart – 15th Century chateau that also houses the departments Centre of Contemporary Arts. The chateau was built on the edge of a 20km crater formed by a meteorite 160 million years ago. www.ville-rochechouart.fr |
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Chateau Bonneval – One of the prettiest chateaus in the region. The Bonnevals are an ancient French family with ancestors still living in this 16th Century castle. |
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Chateau de Valencay - Off the A20 motorway, near Berry. A grand building built in 1540 by Jacque d'Estampes. |
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Chateau de Hautefort - A fairytale castle on a huge hill with beautiful formal gardens surrounding the building. www.chateau-hautefort.com |
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Chateau de Brie - Ten minutes drive from Chalus this beautiful 15th Century chateau is surrounded by 800 acres of woodland. |
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Chateau de Pompadour - A picturesque 15th century chateau, the favourite seat of Louis the 15th of France. The Chateau has been adopted as the seat of the administration of France’s National Stud. |
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Millau Viaduct - a magnificent structure spanning the River Tarn, believed to be the highest bridge in the world, situated between Clermont Ferrand and Beziers, on the A75 highway. www.viaducdemillau.com |
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