Limousin tourist information

where to go - what to see - what to do

If you are looking for rural France head to Limousin with its woodland, green hills and pasture land.

It is here that the famous Limousin cattle are bred with the local economy based on agriculture.

Canoeing, kayaking, fishing and sailing are popular here.

The region has many springs, rivers and inland lakes particularly in the Creuse area known as the 'water tower' or 'chateau d'eau' of France.

Limoges is the largest city in the region and owes it name to the enamel and fine china trade. Visit the museums and craft shops.

Days Out in Limousin

Limoges - visit the Musee National Adrien-Dubouche, dedicated to the porcelain trade, wander the streets of the old quarter with its botanical garden and restaurants.
Aubusson - the pure waters of Aubusson make it perfect for making delicately coloured dyes. Visit the Musee Departemental de la Tapisserie with its collection of tapestries.
Uzerche - perched high above the river Vezere, it is famed for its Maisons a Tourelles, which look like miniature castles due to their turrets.
Gimel-les-cascades - spectacular scenery makes for enjoyable walks around Gimel-les-Cascades - visit the Cascades or three waterfalls with a huge drop into the Inferno gorge.

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