| | The route of traditions : stone and tapestry | |
Bourganeuf : the Tour Zizim: the remains of the castle. The Museum of Electrification.
Market day: Wednesday.
Aubusson : world capital of tapestry weaving since 16th century.
Departmental Museum of Tapestry: a collection of pieces from the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries alternating with contemporary exhibitions organised according to subject.
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| | La Souterraine and the valley of the Creuse | |
La Souterraine: stopping place on the path to Saint Jacques de Compostelle. The 13th century St. John Gate, the Notre Dame church and the market place.
From Glénic to Crozant: the Creuse and its tributaries flow mainly through deep valleys which are difficult to cross. Hundreds of paintings in major museums throughout the world testify to the importance of... | | Read more... |
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| Gueret - Les Monts de Gueret - Boussac | |
Guéret: don’t miss the 12th-15th century Limousin enamels in the Musée de la Sénatorerie, including the Malval reliquary. Seven other reliquaries in champlevé enamel are just as exceptional, including that of St. Thomas à Becket.
Market days: Thursdays and Saturdays on the Place Bonnyaud.
La forêt de Chabrières: numerous footpaths through the forest. Courtille... |
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| Vassiviere and le Plateau de Millevaches | |
Vassivière:
1000-hectare lake – all nautical activities, fishing and sightseeing boats possible.
Gentioux: medieval garden at Pallier (1000 m² with 300 species). Collection of aromatic, medicinal and dye-producing plants, old-style rosebushes and vegetables. Open every day in July and August.
La Nouaille : the Domaine de Banizette, the only rural... |
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