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French Property in Limousin
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Limousin Information
Getting here
BY AIR:
Air France (0870 142 4343 - www.airfrance.co.uk) flights from London City to Clermont-Ferrand.
Ryanair (0906 270 5656 - www.ryanair.com) flights from Stansted and Liverpool to Limoges.
Flybe (0871 700 0535 - www.flybe.com) flights from Bristol and Southampton to La Rochelle.
BY ROAD
Take the A10 from Paris then the A71 and A20 to Limoges.
BY RAIL
TGV services operate between Gare d’Austerlitz in Paris and Limoges.
For more details, contact Rail Europe (08708 371 371 - www.raileurope.co.uk).
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Average monthly temperature in Limousin in Celsius
| Month |
Jan |
Feb |
Mar |
Apr |
May |
Jun |
Jul |
Aug |
Sep |
Oct |
Nov |
Dec |
| Limousin |
7 |
6 |
10 |
16 |
16 |
23 |
26 |
24 |
22 |
17 |
12 |
8 |
| London |
6 |
7 |
10 |
13 |
17 |
20 |
22 |
21 |
19 |
14 |
10 |
7 |
| Limousin |
| Major cities: Limoges,
Brive-la-Gaillarde
Untouched countryside of hills, gorges and lush green meadows
Ancient villages
Famous for Limoges porcelain and enamel
The Limousin region, on the western slopes of the Massif Central attracts visitors in search of unspoiled countryside.
The Corrèze, Creuse and Haute Vienne contain hills and gorges, and lush green meadows. Numerous ancient village
churches dot the landscape as well as more imposing abbey churches and fortresses.
Its moorlands have made the Limousin a region of horse-breeders. The Anglo-Arab horse originated from the famous studs at
Pompadour, and this region is today an ideal place for an equestrian holiday.
The many lakes and rivers of the Limousin provide endless possibilities for canoeing, sailing, wind-surfing and other
water sports. Fishermen will also appreciate the abundant trout in the regions streams and brooks.
Limousin is also well-known for the famous Limoges enamel and porcelain, and tapestries from Aubusson.
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| Places of interest |
| Aubusson |
Long tradition of tapestry making, Jean-Lurcat Artistic and Cultural Center, Hotel de
Ville tapestry collections |
| Gimel-les-Cascades |
A charming hamlet, set in a deep gorge |
| Gueret |
Built around a monastery founded in the 8th century, the Municipal Museum houses a
fine collection of porcelain. |
| Limoges |
Porcelain, enamel and faience work, chateau, church of St. Michel-de-Lions, Cathedral
of St. Etienne |
| Noirlac |
Abbey |
| Solignac |
The Abbatiale Church |
| Segur-le-Chateau |
Picturesque village dominated by its fortified chateau, the house of Henri IV
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| Treignac |
Rocher des Folles with a view of the Vézères gorges |
| Tulle |
12th century cathedral, City Museum, Maison de Loyac, cathedral cloister
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| Uzerche |
Site of a famous 8th century siege by the Sarazins |
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Limousin is
known for a marvelous soup called bréjaude, eaten with rye bread,
and so thick with cabbage and other vegetables that a spoon will
stand up in it. Traditional dishes include a variety of stews such
as potée, cabbage stew, cassoulet, beans and pork and sauced dishes,
accompanied by chestnuts or rye pancakes. The beef of the region is
extremely tender and full of flavour. Desserts include thick home-made
cakes: clafoutis with cherries, flaugnarde with apples, galette
Corrézienne, and the almond cake of the Creuse.
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