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Haute-Vienne is the perfect destination for everyone to recharge their batteries! Come and admire its distinctive architecture, its castles and even the legends surrounding some of its stones.

Life at the castle

Our 16 châteaux to visit
Discover the rich history and majestic charm of the Haute-Vienne through its 16 iconic...
Living my life as a knight
Do you love the history of knights, medieval culture and everything related to that...
A magical night in a castle
What if this weekend you were to take a magical break for two in one of our...
On foot or by bike… walks and hikes around castles!
Are you a lover of outdoor activities 🥾 but also enjoy discovering heritage and...

The Richard the Lionheart Route

La Route Richard Coeur de Lion en Nouvelle-Aquitaine
La Route Richard Cœur de Lion est un itinéraire de découverte dans le sud-ouest de la Haute-Vienne depuis la Charente jusqu’aux portes de la Dordogne et de la Corrèze. A...
The castles of the Richard the Lionheart Route in 1 click
If you love the remarkable châteaux in south-west France, you’ll love the châteaux on the Richard the Lionheart Route, history invites itself at every turn… The...
Les hébergements où dormir sur la Route Richard Coeur de Lion ?
Vous rêvez de dormir au château ou à proximité d’un château comme autant des chevaliers ?

Our favourites

As you wander through our beautiful Limousin countryside or hike along the trails, take in all that the Haute-Vienne has to offer.
As you wander along a path, take in the sight of one of our châteaux or our legendary stones, and enjoy breathtaking views of our most beautiful villages – let your imagination run wild in Haute-Vienne!

Legendary Stones

Discover the circuit of megaliths
Set off on a timeless walk in the heart of the Monts de Blond, on the megalith trail, where stone tells stories that go back thousands of years. Along the way, you’ll...
Every stone has its legend: top stones with legends not to be missed
On your walks in Haute-Vienne, the hills and forests are dotted with menhirs, dolmens and legendary stones. In Limousin, megaliths and granite rocks are often associated with...

Top 5 most beautiful villages

Stroll through our typical alleyways
How about a few detours in Limousin? If you love cobbled streets, half-timbered houses and the history of old neighborhoods… Come along and enjoy the atmosphere of the...
Top 5 of our most beautiful villages
You don’t know the villages in our destination? Don’t panic! You’ll soon catch up and be charmed. We’ll tell you all about these villages, which are...
Travel back in time: discover the Limousin of yesteryear
We’re even offering you a chance to immerse yourself in Limousin life in days gone by! 👀 With its inhabitants keen to preserve traces of the past, but also to pass them...
Our most beautiful villages in France
When you go on vacation, it’s always nice to take a stroll through one of the 🏠 “Beaux Villages de France”. In Haute-Vienne, the village of 🏆 Mortemart in the...
Villefavard Farm
La Ferme de Villefavard, Centre Culturel de Rencontre, invites you to immerse yourself in an exceptional artistic universe in the heart of the Limousin countryside. Nestled in...

Enjoy a limousine experience

The Haute-Vienne region, as seen on Limousin, invites you to enjoy new experiences. Discover this still little-known region, which is nonetheless rich in history.

In the Limousin, you can discover skills and traditions that are renowned worldwide, cuisine that will delight the taste buds of young and old alike, and unique landscapes and stories.

Tambour Bazar
Halfway between design and arts and crafts, the world of tambour bazar overturns the codes of traditional porcelain. ✨ The unique pieces are shaped by hand, colourful and...
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Unique expertise: leather engraving with Thomas Fleuret
In Saint-Léonard-de-Noblat, Thomas Fleuret perpetuates an exceptional skill: top-of-the-range leather engraving. Using leathers from the Tannerie Bastin, he creates...
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The Outrage Studio workshop
Push open the door at 3 rue Jean Jaurès in Limoges and discover a place that breaks the codes of porcelain. 💥 Forget classic porcelain, here Axelle, Héloïse and Lucile reinvent...
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Unique dog sledding adventure
Experience a unique adventure in the heart of nature with Skodenar, specialists in dog sledding tours. 🌿 Let yourself be guided through our beautiful trails for a cani-kart...
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Limoges porcelain exported worldwide
Porcelain is an art form in the Limousin. Limoges and the surrounding area have been able to spread this know-how far beyond the Limousin’s borders. The porcelain...
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The Santiago de Compostela Pilgrimage Routes in Haute-Vienne
For everyone, a pilgrimage along the Camino de Compostela is an unforgettable experience. Whatever your reasons for taking the pilgrimage route: self-discovery, (re)discovery...
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Long-distance hiking routes in Haute-Vienne
On foot, horseback, or by bike, explore Haute-Vienne by following one of the 10 trails designed to be completed in multiple stages over several days.
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Rejuvenate in a protected natural environment
Are you a nature lover? Haute-Vienne is the place for you!With its 75 natural sites, 12 Natura 2000 sites and 2 national reserves, there are plenty of natural environments and...
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