My holidays with my dog | Limousin

At a glance

👉 Find all the 100% dog-friendly places at a glance on the map 🐾: hikes accessible with your dog, gites and campsites that accept dogs 🏡⛺, authorised swimming spots 💦, pet-friendly restaurants 🍽️ and tourist sites to visit with your four-legged friend 🐕✨.

Furnished Lys d'Avril

🌿 Take a breath. You’re at Lys d’Avril, in Limousin.
What if your holiday started with a real letting go with your pet?
In the heart of unspoilt countryside, Monique and Éric open the doors to Le Lys d’Avril, a 6-hectare estate full of character, perfect for disconnecting and taking your time. Nestling in the picturesque hamlet of Glanges, in the south of the Haute-Vienne, this beautiful country house is home to a charming self-catering cottage, carefully furnished in the heart of nature. You’ll find peace and quiet as soon as you arrive, surrounded by meadows, flowers and wide open spaces.

🌸 A green setting to recharge your batteries
Around the house, a vast hectare of flower-filled garden invites you to savour every moment: a shady reading corner, a siesta in the sun, a suspended moment overlooking the Limousin countryside…
To prolong your relaxation, a heated saltwater swimming pool, shared with two other gîtes on the estate, awaits you in fine weather.

📍 An ideal base for exploring Limousin

Hike to the Lac de Saint Pardoux

Did you know? The loop around Lac de Saint-Pardoux is always a delight for young and old alike, but also… for fur-balls. It’s definitely one of the best walks you can do with your dog! 🐶

Easily accessible to everyone, this is the perfect place to take a leisurely stroll or run with your pet. A thousand and one scents will delight their senses throughout the walk, making the lake 💦 a little corner of paradise for them.

And don’t forget your leash, as the Lac de Saint-Pardoux is a popular spot for nature lovers! 🌳

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Camping de Montréal

Breathe in the Limousin, naturally. 🏕️

🐾 Here, your four-legged friends can also enjoy the great outdoors and nature walks.
In Haute-Vienne, between Limoges and Brive-la-Gaillarde, the 3-star Camping de Montréal campsite welcomes you all year round in the heart of the rolling countryside of the Arédien region. Easily accessible, close to the A20 motorway, it offers an ideal setting for slowing down, reconnecting with nature and savouring the art of taking your time.

A campsite with a swimming pool and plenty of trees, it boasts views of the Limousin hills and a lake where you can relax. The 60 spacious pitches, ranging in size from 80 to 140 m², bounded by large hedges, guarantee privacy and comfort. To vary the pleasures, canvas bungalows, cabins and chalets complete the accommodation on offer, in harmony with the environment.

📍 An ideal base for exploring the Haute-Vienne, Limoges and Oradour-sur-Glane, and discovering the expertise of the Limousin region.

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Fortress of Châlucet

Situated in the heart of the Limousin region, Châlucet castle, an emblematic medieval site in the Haute-Vienne, dominates the Briance valley from its rocky promontory. Built in the XIIIᵉ century, this medieval fortress was the most powerful in the area and played a major strategic role in controlling regional trade routes and exchanges. 🏰

Now listed as one of Limousin’s must-see historic sites, Châlucet will appeal to lovers of heritage, medieval history and nature walks 🌿. Its spectacular ruins – imposing keep, crumbling towers, collapsed curtain walls – provide a striking backdrop conducive to exploration and imagination. A visit to Château de Châlucet takes visitors back to a past marked by knights, lords and feudal struggles, in the heart of an unspoilt natural landscape.

Châlucet is an essential stop-off point for a holiday in the Haute-Vienne, whether you’re a family 👩‍👩‍👧 🐕 or a group of old stone enthusiasts, who can enjoy a cultural visit, a hike around the castle or an immersion in history.

A garden in the city

In the heart of the Haute-Vienne, Un Jardin en Ville is a gourmet getaway where nature invites itself to your table, in the centre of the city of Limoges. Here, you can slow down, share and enjoy the friendly, leafy atmosphere, ideal for savouring the moment during your stay in Limousin.

The cuisine at 🍽️ is generous, sincere and 100% home-made: from crusty bread to gourmet desserts, every plate celebrates expertise and a taste for things well done. On the à la carte menu, a farandole of pleasures to munch on or share: mini duck burgers, semi-cooked foie gras, stuffed tomatoes, salmon rillettes, poached egg lentils, sautéed prawns… An invitation to indulge, for all appetites. 🍀

Whether you come for a leisurely lunch, a snack break or a convivial moment over a drink, Un Jardin en Ville is the perfect address to meet up, chat and take your time, alone or with friends. And let’s not forget the daily set menu, available every lunchtime, and the superb terrace, a veritable haven of urban peace.

📍 Open every day except Sunday, from 10am to 10pm
🐾 Pets allowed on the terrace 🐶

Châteauneuf La Forêt lake

Take a refreshing break… and enjoy the freedom of Limousin
How about slowing down the pace in the heart of the generous and soothing Limousin region? In Châteauneuf-la-Forêt, close to Limoges and the lush green landscapes of the Haute-Vienne, the lake invites you to unwind with your feet in the water and your mind at ease.

Nestling in the heart of the village, this vast 12-hectare stretch of water is an ideal playground for young and old alike. Supervised swimming in summer, play areas, water games, table tennis, volleyball court… everything you need to share simple, joyful and authentic moments, close to nature.

Here, you take your time. Time to stroll, to refresh yourself, to enjoy a meal nearby or to set off on an adventure on the many hiking trails that criss-cross the forested landscapes of the Limousin. Campers and nature lovers will appreciate the campsites and chalet villages, perfectly integrated into the environment.

✨ A real bonus for pet lovers: swimming is permitted for dogs, a rarity that makes this an ideal destination for an uncompromisingly friendly holiday.

📅 Supervised swimming July and August, from 1.30pm to 7.30pm (except Mondays).

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Plan Deau Chateauneuf La Foret
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Travelling with your dog in Limousin and enjoying the pleasures of swimming
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Travelling with your dog: 5 must-do activities to share
Dreaming of an active holiday with your dog in Haute-Vienne? Limousin is the ideal destination for travelling with your four-legged friend in complete peace and quiet. With signposted hiking trails, unspoilt natural areas, swimming spots and pet-friendly accommodation, everything has been thought of to ensure your dog’s well-being.
Whether you’re staying at a dog-friendly campsite, self-catering cottage or bed and breakfast, take advantage of our selection of activities to hike with your dog, run together or even discover agility. A fun and sporting holiday that your dog will love just as much as you!