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Haute-Vienne is well worth a visit
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Sensory walks
Fancy a breath of fresh air in Haute-Vienne? 🍃 Explore our hiking trails, GRP trails and PNR trails. The Limousin is a huge playground for cycling, hiking and trail enthusiasts. 🚲🥾
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The beautiful stones of Limousin
Haute-Vienne is the destination for everyone! Come and admire its distinctive architecture, its castles or even the legends of certain stones.
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Masters of Emotions
Haute-Vienne is the destination that will thrill you! A land of basketball 🏀 , jazz 🎻 , porcelain 🍶 , contemporary art… come and immerse yourself in the diversity of worlds that characterise the Limousin. Experience all the emotions surrounding sport, music and know-how, and open yourself up to new horizons.
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Tasty Limousin specialities
Our gastronomy is renowned for its richness and diversity. Our watchword? To highlight local products and culinary traditions. Meat lovers, welcome to Limousin cow country! 🥩 Here you can enjoy Limousin meat, of course, but also cul-noir pork, and a host of sweet specialties: marzipan from Saint-Leonard de Noblet, macaroon from Le Dorat, chestnut fondant, clafoutis, “flognarde”, madeleine, and many other specialties that are the pride of Haute-Vienne. 🍏🍒
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Land of Water
12,800 lakes and bodies of water 💦 Yes, you’re in Haute-Vienne! If we say Vassivière, do you know where this lake is located? 🤔 Its 1,000-hectare expanse of water is shared between Haute-Vienne and Creuse. Far from the ocean of our neighbors, here in Limousin we’re freshwater fish! Take a leisurely swim in one of our two lakes, which have been awarded the Pavillon Bleu ecolabel!
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Our refreshing ideas for summer in the Limousin

Need to escape the heat? Head for the lakes and rivers, explore museums and other cool attractions, try your hand at a water sport, or treat yourself to a gourmet break in an air-conditioned restaurant. There are so many ways to make the most of the Limousin region during the warmer months.

All water sports in Limousin
Fancy getting active, cooling off and trying out a water-based activity? 💦Don’t worry, we’ve put together a whole programme of activities by our lakes: a real playground where you can enjoy a thrill-filled experience amidst natural heritage and stunning panoramic views in the heart of the countryside 🌞🍃Sunshine and the wind in your hair – what could be better than that feeling when you’re out on the water!
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Our selection of summer walks in Limousin
Want to make the most of summer with easy, fun hikes? 🌞🥾 Discover our 9 favorite routes for walks in the forest or by the water 🌿. Perfect for recharging your batteries, these hikes are ideal for all nature lovers! 💚
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Where to swim in Haute-Vienne’s lakes and ponds?
Haute-Vienne is an authentic département of Limousin, offering many options for travelers looking to enjoy nature and the pleasures of life. Many of the lakes and ponds are ideal for swimming. But not all are supervised. It’s best to check here before grabbing your towel and sunscreen. Happy swimming!
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All Haute-Vienne museums
Visiting museums in Haute-Vienne is a pleasure for art and history lovers. You can visit the Musée National Adrien Dubouché which is the Limoges porcelain museum, the Musée de la Résistance which traces the history of the Resistance in Haute-Vienne during the Second World War, and the Centre de la Mémoire d’Oradour sur Glane which is a place of remembrance for the victims of the Oradour-sur-Glane massacre. You can also visit the Musée du Four des casseaux, a ceramics and earthenware museum, and the Musée Beaux Arts, which houses a collection of European art from the Middle Ages to the 20th century. If you’d like to find out more about museums in Haute-Vienne, you’ll find what you’re looking for here.
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Air-conditioned restaurants in Limousin for this summer
It’s hot – the thermometers are showing over 30 degrees… but your appetite hasn’t gone anywhere! 🌡️🌞 If you want to enjoy Limousin specialities without having to settle for a salad just because you’re worried about getting too hot, we’ve got the solution for you! Here you’ll find all the restaurants in the Limousin region near Limoges, Saint-Junien, Rochechouart, Saint-Yrieix-la-Perche, Saint-Léonard-de-Noblat and more, which are equipped with air conditioning in their dining rooms. Treat yourself in complete comfort and enjoy the cool air whilst you eat! ❄️😎 Pssst… we’ve also slipped in the addresses of restaurants with swimming pools, so you can enjoy a quick dip before or after your meal (but be careful not to spoil your digestion)! 💦  
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Limousin – who am I?
  • I’m at a crossroads, within easy reach of many places of interest in France.
  • I’m always here when you go on holiday, whether you’re heading for the coast, the mountains or Paris… I’m both far from everything and close to everything.
  • I promise a chance to unwind in the heart of nature with accessible circular walks.
  • I offer activities all year round, so you’ll never be bored.
  • I encourage the use of sustainable transport to explore this captivating natural environment.
  • I am a destination unlike any other, sure to surprise anyone who lets themselves be carried away by the discovery of this beautiful, multifaceted region.

I am the Limousin, and I’m well worth a visit.

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