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Swimming at Limousin on the Bujaleuf beach at Lac Sainte Hélène

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What should you do when it gets too hot in the Limousin ?

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With the summer heat and unexpected weather, are you looking for a safe, cool and welcoming holiday destination? With its refreshing lakes, shady forests and unspoilt natural sites, the Haute-Vienne offers the ideal cool retreat to recharge your batteries in complete tranquillity. Whether you’re rearranging your holiday at the last minute or simply want to cool off for a day, here are our top tips for enjoying the great outdoors and keeping a cool head.

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Swimming in the waters of the Limousin

Swimming pools in Haute-Vienne
Swimming
Supervised swimming
Where can you go for a swim in the lakes and other bodies of water in Haute-Vienne?
Top 10 Lakes and Rivers for Swimming
Our most beautiful lakes
Waterfalls and rapids the Limousin rivers

Before you take the plunge

Swimming conditions may change over the summer. Find out our tips on how to check whether swimming is permitted and enjoy the lakes and other bodies of water with complete peace of mind.

Staying cool in our museums and castles

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...
Castles in Limousin
Fortified houses, motte-and-bailey castles, listed ruins or jewels classified as Historic Monuments, there are many castles Haute-Vienne. They all have their own...

Taking a stroll through our forests and along the water’s edge

Walks to enjoy by the water’s edge when it’s hot
Need a refreshing alternative for your holiday, or fancy changing your plans at the last minute to escape the heatwave? Nothing beats a stroll with your feet (almost) in the...
Forest walks
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...
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...

Cool off with our water sports

Top 10 water sports activities at Lac de Saint-Pardoux
Where can you hire a paddleboard in Haute-Vienne?
Top 5 water sports activities in Lac de Vassivière
All water sports in Limousin
Parc Bellevue
Where can I find a canoeing base in Haute-Vienne?

Enjoy a treat whilst staying cool

Discover all our ideas for summer outings