Guidebook for Saint-Goussaud
Parks & Nature
A bit further afield (approx 30 minutes)is the larger Lac de St Pardoux, with 3 separate ‘sites’, all with sandy beaches and picnic areas & refreshments
58 locals recommend
Lac de Saint-Pardoux
A bit further afield (approx 30 minutes)is the larger Lac de St Pardoux, with 3 separate ‘sites’, all with sandy beaches and picnic areas & refreshments
Further away is the largest lake complex in the region, the Lac de Vassiviere, where there are lots of activities during July & August, including a tree-top adventure park.
118 locals recommend
Lac de Vassivière
D3Further away is the largest lake complex in the region, the Lac de Vassiviere, where there are lots of activities during July & August, including a tree-top adventure park.
Getting Around
Limoges International Airport
81 Av. de l'AéroportAirport
Arts & Culture
One of the ‘must sees’ is the war memorial at Oradour- sur- Glane, where there is an entire village which was devastated by the Nazis & has been left untouched since the tragedy took place.
172 locals recommend
Oradour-sur-Glane
One of the ‘must sees’ is the war memorial at Oradour- sur- Glane, where there is an entire village which was devastated by the Nazis & has been left untouched since the tragedy took place.
Aubusson
Famous for tapestry making
Sightseeing
Bénévent-l'Abbaye
Medieval architecture
Bourganeuf
Nearest golf course , and medieval architecture
Saint-Léonard-de-Noblat
Medieval architecture
La Souterraine
Medieval streets
Limoges itself is also worth a trip, as it is not a very large city & the sights can be seen in one day. In the ancient la Cite is the Cathedral of St Etienne, and there is a pleasant area alongside the River Vienne, with picnic spots & children’s play area
160 locals recommend
Limoges
Limoges itself is also worth a trip, as it is not a very large city & the sights can be seen in one day. In the ancient la Cite is the Cathedral of St Etienne, and there is a pleasant area alongside the River Vienne, with picnic spots & children’s play area
Walled town roughly 45km west of Limoges with a handsome Château that stands at the town's edge
33 locals recommend
Rochechouart
Walled town roughly 45km west of Limoges with a handsome Château that stands at the town's edge
Saint-Goussaud
Local mountain with stunning views
Food Scene
Even further afield is the Mediaeval-Renaissance town of Perigueux, with weekly markets which we have heard are a foodie’s delight and well worth a visit.
275 locals recommend
Périgueux
Even further afield is the Mediaeval-Renaissance town of Perigueux, with weekly markets which we have heard are a foodie’s delight and well worth a visit.
Entertainment & Activities
Le Labyrinthe, Gueret. Giant maze (supposedly the largest in the world!) covers two hectares and borders a 3,000 hectare forest. There are also picnic areas in the park and giant games (including a giant chess board with pieces).
Outside Gueret there is a wolf sanctuary, Les Loupes de Chabrières
28 locals recommend
Guéret
Le Labyrinthe, Gueret. Giant maze (supposedly the largest in the world!) covers two hectares and borders a 3,000 hectare forest. There are also picnic areas in the park and giant games (including a giant chess board with pieces).
Outside Gueret there is a wolf sanctuary, Les Loupes de Chabrières
Péricat Michel
At Chatelus there are some facilities, including kayaks, alongside the river Taurion
Marsac
Outdoor swimming pool
Choice of supermarkets.
Outside Amabazac, on the road to la Jonchere, there is the Plan d’eau de Jonas, a small leisure lake with a beach & facilities such as pedaloes & wind surfing.
8 locals recommend
Ambazac
Choice of supermarkets.
Outside Amabazac, on the road to la Jonchere, there is the Plan d’eau de Jonas, a small leisure lake with a beach & facilities such as pedaloes & wind surfing.
Shopping
Local village of La Jonchere St Maurice 6km away for basics (baker, butcher, small supermarket etc
La Jonchère-Saint-Maurice
Local village of La Jonchere St Maurice 6km away for basics (baker, butcher, small supermarket etc