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What To Do With Children Around Saint Leonard De Noblat Family Outings In Limousin
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Family-friendly ideas within an hour’s reachThings to do with childrenaround Saint-Léonard de Noblat
1. A day at Lake Vassivière
Between swimming, bugs and walks with wiggly earsHow about spending a day at Lake Vassivière with your children? It’s THE perfect spot to keep the whole family entertained: supervised swimming, water games, stand-up paddleboarding or just lazing about on the beach… There’s something for everyone! 🌊
And for a heart-warming and fun experience, go for a ride with the Vassivière donkeys, your big-eared companions. 🫏
Finally, head to the Cité des Insectes in Nedde: a museum like no other, where your children will discover the fascinating world of tiny creatures – through exhibitions, an interactive garden and even tastings (yes, really!). A day that’s as fun as it is educational, set entirely in nature. 🌿
2. Limoges with the family: culture, nature and fun
A packed day less than an hour from Saint-Léonard-de-NoblatFancy a getaway that’s easy to organise? Visit Limoges with the kids during your stay! Just 30 minutes from Saint-Léonard-de-Noblat, the porcelain capital offers a wonderful range of family-friendly activities. Hop aboard an electric tuk-tuk for a unique and effortless guided tour: the little ones love it! 🛺
Next, head to the aquarium, where over 300 aquatic species will amaze young and old alike, with the added bonus of touch pools to explore with your fingertips. 🐠 On the cultural front, with their activity booklets and games, the Fine Arts and Porcelain Museums are perfect for a fun museum visit in Haute-Vienne… making discovery a real pleasure!🤩
And to round off the day in style, turn Limoges into a life-size playground with the seven Poï’z treasure hunts available around the city via the free Terra Aventura app. 🎯
Tuk Tuk Limoges
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3. Meet the animals at Reynou Zoo
The wildlife park – a family day out that’s always a hit with everyone!Just 30 minutes from Saint-Léonard-de-Noblat, the Reynou Zoo takes you on a journey to the four corners of the world: savannah, jungle, forest… it’s all there, even a castle! A unique place combining wildlife discovery, stunning landscapes and an educational focus. 🐒
Closer to home, several educational farms in Haute-Vienne welcome you for a heart-warming and sensory encounter with farm animals. 🐓
And if your children are still keen for more, pop over to see the Chabrières Wolves, 50 km away in neighbouring Creuse. 🐺
4. An amusement park that goes ‘Moo’...
Blimey, what an adventure at Limousine Park!Fancy a family day out less than an hour from Saint-Léonard-de-Noblat that’s a bit off the beaten track? Head to Limousine Park, just 20 km away, for a day out that’s 100% local and 100% fun! 🐂
This countryside theme park pays tribute to the local icon: the Limousin cow. Between getting up close to the animals, the giant maze, the bouncy castles, treasure hunts and the mini-farm, the kids won’t know where to start! And the star attraction? A cowpat catapult – guaranteed to be a hit with kids and teens alike 😁
👉 As a bonus, there are other family play areas to explore around Saint Léonard: Espace Hermeline (outdoor adventures: tree-top adventure course, zip line, rail bike, swimming…), Féériland (miniature world) or Bellevue (attractions and rides). 🎠
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Visiting Château de Châlucet with children - Family holidays in Limousin France
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5. In the shoes of a knight
A medieval adventure in the heart of the forest at Chalucet CastleWho hasn’t dreamt of playing at being a knight? Just 30 km from Saint-Léonard de Noblat, Chalucet Castle promises a world of adventure for families. Spectacular ruins, a mysterious forest, a dizzying climb up the tower for a breathtaking view… all the ingredients are there for a memorable afternoon. 🏰
The site, which is open to the public free of charge, transports you to the heart of the Limousin’s medieval history. With the mobile app or tablets available at the park’s visitor centre, children can step into the past: puzzles, augmented reality, immersive trails… In short, a family activity in Haute-Vienne that’s as fun as it is educational! ⚔️
👉 And to extend your adventure, explore the castles along the Richard the Lionheart Trail or pop over to Bourganeuf to discover the Zizim Tower, the unusual prison of an Ottoman prince in the Creuse… 🫅🏽
6. Now it’s your turn!
🎮 The Limousin: Secret Mission EditionVisiting the Limousin with teenagers (and their younger brothers and sisters) is even better when you set them on a mission straight out of an adventure film! Around Saint-Léonard de Noblat, here are three original ways to turn your walks into real family adventures:
- Terra Aventura 🧭: Limousin-style geocaching, featuring the famous collectable Poï’z
- Explor Games® 👟: a digital game set in the great outdoors where you can walk, play… and learn whilst having fun
- Escape Games 🔐: an immersive experience, puzzles to solve and plenty of teamwork
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7. When holidays tell the story of history
A journey back in time, just an hour’s drive from Saint-Léonard de NoblatWhy not make the most of the holidays to discover life in days gone by together? In Montrol-Sénard, everything has been preserved just as it was: the school, the smithy, the clog-maker’s house, the old-fashioned grocery shop… The children look on, whilst the grandparents tell stories. A simple, heart-warming and intimate moment. 🩵
For older children, a visit to the martyred villageof Oradour-sur-Glane can also spark a discussion about history, whilst showing respect for the site. 🙏🏼
ℹ️ And to broaden the experience, here are two family activities in the Creuse that are well worth a visit: the Village of Masgot, where the granite showcases the art of the stonemasons 🪨 and the Scénovision in Bénévent-l’Abbaye, an immersive show offering a glimpse into the Limousin of yesteryear 🎭
