Randonner à Mortemart — ©Randonner à Mortemart|Tom Jouhandeaud

Our villages in Limousin near Châteauroux in Berry

After exploring Châteauroux in Berry, head to Haute-Vienne to discover our beautiful destination 🌞.

Visit our beautiful, typical Limousin villages, full of charm and character 💐.

With its large lakes, vast forests, tasty gastronomy and numerous hiking trails, you’re bound to be seduced! 💚

Our beautiful villages

Top 5 Plus Beaux Villages France — ©Top 5 Plus Beaux Villages France

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,...

Segur Le Chateau Maison Henri Iv — ©Segur Le Chateau Maison Henri Iv|OTI Pays de Saint- Yrieix , Maxime Authier

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...

Walks and hikes in Eymoutiers Petite Cite De Caractere Du Limousin — ©Walks and hikes in Eymoutiers Petite Cite De Caractere Du Limousin|Jean-Christophe Dupuy – Mairie d’Eymoutiers

Hiking near our beautiful villages

Do you love hiking in the Limousin countryside, but are you also a lover of characterful stones? Here’s our selection of walks around some of Haute-Vienne’s most...

Our most beautiful lakes

Lac De Vassiviere — ©Lac De Vassiviere|@vues_den_haut

Lac de Vassivière: one of France’s largest lakes

1,000 hectares of water, 45 km of jagged shores that seem to have been there forever… and yet it’s one of the largest man-made lakes in France.

Longe Côte Lac De Saint Pardoux — ©Longe Côte Lac De Saint Pardoux

Lake Saint-Pardoux

Come and get some fresh air at Lac de Saint-Pardoux, the ideal spot to combine thrills and idleness! A major tourist site in our beautiful Haut-Viennois department, it is...

Département Haute-Vienne 87 Lac Saint Pardoux 2022 Photo Maxime Authier — ©Departement Haute Vienne 87 Lac Saint Pardoux 2022 Photo Maxime Authier |©Maxime Authier

Top 10 lakes and rivers to swim in

Do you enjoy river bathing and the soothing calm of lakes? Then this article will point you in the direction of our 10 must-sees for a dip in Haute-Vienne! 🤗💦 Both rejuvenating...

Our walks and hikes

Forêt d'Épagne — ©Forêt d'Épagne à Sauviat Sur Vige |C.Valet OT Noblat

Hiking shoes, walking stick, water, cap… You’re all set and ready to discover the Limousin! All that’s left to do is choose from among the 200 hiking trails...

En Groupe Randonneur — ©En Groupe Randonneur

All walking tours in Limousin

Hiking shoes, walking stick, water, cap… You’re all set to explore Limousin! Now, all that’s left is to choose from the 300 hiking trails available in...

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Waterside walks in warm weather

Do you love discovering landscapes? Would you like to go for a walk? But it’s… It’s too hot… Do you feel like going for a hike while protecting yourself...

Our local specialities

Gastronomie Grange De Jeanne — ©Gastronomie Grange De Jeanne|©Christelle RAMA

Top gourmet recipes from the Limousin

We already knew that, but in Haute-Vienne, cooking is no laughing matter – gourmandise is our middle name! So, for you, we put on our apron and got cooking. After several...

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Our savory culinary specialties in Limousin

In Haute-Vienne, we’re gourmets and gourmands! Here, we’re all about eating well together. From hearty winter dishes to tasty snacks, discover our selection of 100%...

Specialites Sucrees Du Limousin — ©Specialites Sucrees Du Limousin

Sweet specialties in Limousin

We already knew it, but in Haute-Vienne we don’t mess around when it comes to cooking; gourmandise is our middle name! You’re familiar with some of our savory...

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What are the must-see places in Limousin? 🤔 We’ve compiled the most visited sites for you on one page! Set off to conquer these must-see places during your stay in...

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Where to find a traditional restaurant in Haute-Vienne?

Discover the culinary delights of Haute-Vienne in our traditional restaurants. Savor authentic dishes, prepared with passion and featuring local produce. From succulent...

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Come to Limousin without your car!

Opt for alternatives to cars on vacation: train, bus, carpooling. Less pollution, less stress 😎 , more savings. The train offers comfort and panoramic views, the bus is...