de Chatelus
La Grange
Local Attractions
Chatelus le Marcheix
(10 min walk or 2 minutes by car)
Our village surrounded by fields, forests, lakes and streams is situated some 22 miles (35 km) southwest of Guéret by the banks of the Thaurion river. The village lies on the pilgrimage path of the Way of St. James. The river is very close to 'La Grange de Chatelus' and has a jetty and a small beach. There is supervised swimming during the summer months. There is also a little post office and bar/cafe where you can order and collect your fresh bread each day. There is a 14th century church which can be seen across the valley from our bedroom windows.
Bourganeuf
(30 minutes by car)
This beautifully picturesque village has a cinema, supermarket and lots of little shops and bars to explore. It is the one of the closest towns to 'La Grange de Chatelus'.
Quartier de la Boucherie
Rue de la Boucherie, 87000, Limoges
(46 minutes by car)
"A lovely part of the old town. Walk through the little alleyways to discover little old squares, quaint shops and good restaurants with little bars for aperitifs. A nice evening." Trip Advisor review.
Tarz en Arbres
Avenue de Brachaud 87280 Limoges
Tel: 06 33 17 87 38
(39 minutes by car)
This is an outdoor activity centre with high ropes and climbing activities. Prices range from 14 euros for 5-10 year olds, 17 euros for 11-13 year olds and 20 euros for 14 years - adult. "Both adults and children loved the activity..." Trip Advisor review.
Labyrinthe Geant des Monts de Gueret
Route de Bourganeuf, 23000, Gueret Tel: 05 55 41 01 97
(39 minutes by car)
The largest maze in the world! "We had a great few hours at the maze. There are questions to help you find the way, easy for kids and harder for adults. There is a very reasonably priced cafe too. Well worth a visit." Trip Advisor review.
Oradour-Sur-Glane
Centre de la Memoire, 87520 Oradour-sur-Glane
Tel: 0555430430
(59 minutes by car)
On 10th June 1944, the village of Oradour-sur-Glane, in Haute-Vienne, in then Nazi-occupied France was destroyed, when 642 of its inhabitants, including women and children, were massacred by a Nazi Waffen-SS company. A new village was built nearby after the war, but French president Charles de Gaulle ordered the original maintained as a permanent memorial and museum.
Documentry: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BZ-C6eZ0OFk
Wolves of Gueret
Parc Animalier des Monts de Gueret
9 av Charles de Gaulle, 23006, Gueret
Tel: 0555812323
(42 minutes by car)
Wolves used to be a natural inhabitant of France. Unfortunately they were hunted so much that they were no longer seen. The park costs around 10 euros for entry. "We had a great day out seeing the wolves, our three children loved it, they also really, really liked petting the baby goats." Trip Advisor review.
The Jouillat Leisure Park
Jouillat Gueret
(42 minutes by car)
Here you can enjoy swimming and a number of water sports and activities.
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Supervised swimming (July and August)
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Fishing zones and cast-off points for boats
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Picnic areas
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Children's play areas
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Tennis court
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Mini-golf course
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12 chalets available for rent all year round
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Bar-restaurant
Courtille
Courtille 23000 Gueret
(41 minutes by car)
Courtille is a beach with safe swimming, various water sports (sailing, windsurfing, pedaloes, boat hire, canoeing), equipment hire, courses, classes, fishing areas developed especially for people with disabilities, picnic areas with a variety of games for children, a fitness trail and walking path around the lake, a roller skating rink and in the summer, archery, pedal karting, inflatables.
Horse Riding
Limousin is ideal for horse riders: the region has approximately 19 horses per 1,000 inhabitants, well above the French national average. It is a region of horse breeders and home to the Anglo Arab horses, originating in Pompadour in the 19th century where there is now a national stud farm. With over 120 equestrian centres spread out the region (42 percent in Corrèze, 31 percent in Haute-Vienne and 27 percent in the Creuse), Limousin is an ideal place for riding.
The département of the Creuse has over 360 Km of transcorréziennes riding trails suitable to both beginners and experienced riders.
Contacts
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For information on horse riding in Limousin see the Limousin horse-riding website Limousin à Cheval (in French)
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Comité Régional d'Equitation du Limousin
At: Tour n° 4 – Le Château, 19230 Arnac Pompadour
Tel: 05 55 73 60 99
Fax: 05 55 98 57 65
email
- See more at: https://www.angloinfo.com/limousin/how-to/page/limousin-lifestyle-sports-leisure-outdoor-activities#sthash.CPuFOTvJ.dpuf
Many other attractions include:
Lake Vassiviere
Route de l'lle de Vassiviers
87120, Beaumont-du-Lac
(59 minutes by car)
Vineyard
Dun-le-Palestel Creuse
(41 minutes by car)
Chateau de Villemonteix
Villemonteix, 23150, Aubusson
(1 hour 6 minutes by car)
Horse riding
Eurocentaure, Saint-Agnan, 87400 Le Chatenet-en-Dognon
(23 minutes by car)
Ruins of Crozant
16, Route Isabelle d'Angouleme, 23160, Crozant
(58 minutes by car)
Climbing and Paragliding
23220 Le Bourganeuf d'hem
(53 minutes by car)
Clay pigeon shooting (Le Puy Shooting) in the grounds of a chateau
Tel: 0961424126
(32 minutes by car)
Circuit Mornay
Bonnat 23
(1 hour by car)
Bubble Bump
Limoges
(49 minutes by car)
Paris
(4 hours by car or ? by LGV??)
Chateau de Chalus-Maulmont
Rue Richard Coeur de Lion
87230 Chalus
(1 hour 8 minutes by car)
Benevent-l'Abbaye
(19 minutes by car)
Bird Watching
Scenic Drives
Hiking
Cycling
Walking
Golf
Mountain Climbing
Rafting
Thaurion Bison Farm
Chateau de jouillat
(55 minutes by car)
Tapestries
Markets
Walking in the footsteps of Monet
Fishing
St Pardoux Lake Beach
Village of La Jonchere St. Maurice
Other useful websites:
http://www.tourisme-creuse.com
