Known
as “the land of a thousand
lakes”, this stunningly beautiful
region is a water sports lover’s
paradise. Its deep gorges, numerous
rivers and 1,000+ lakes are excellent
territory for fishing, kayaking,
canoeing, rafting, water polo,
waterskiing and sailing. Many of
the larger lakes also have trails
specifically designed for walking
and pony trekking.
Limousin is essentially a rural
region most famous for its beef
farming. It is a region of stunning
natural beauty that is also steeped
in history and tradition. There
are plenty of charming chateaux,
ancient churches, pretty medieval
towns and villages to explore.
Limousin consists of the three
departments of Correze, Creuse
and Haute-Vienne.
- Haute-Vienne is
home to the capital of the
region,
Limoges, which has long been
famous for its production
of enamel and fine china.
Limoges is a lively university
town and in late September
you can watch the many concerts
and drama productions as
writers, dramatists and musicians
gather at the Festival des
Francophonies.
- Correze is
home to 5000 kilometres of
streams and rivers, and more
than 400 hectares of reservoirs
and man-made water recreation
areas. Holidaymakers will be
spoilt for choice with the
wide variety of activities
available between the four
water sport centers found at
Argentat, Beaulieu-sur-Dordogne,
Objat and Tulle. For the more
adventurous, it is also possible
to try hang-gliding, winched
flights, micro light flying,
paragliding and hot air ballooning.
All amazing and different ways
to see the sights of the area.
- Creuse is
one of the least populated
departments in France, named
after the Creuse River. Set
in the valley, the peaceful
Creuse River runs by village
after village, with Crozant
being made most famous by Monet’s
painting. Ideal for the angler,
the rivers of Creuse are full
of trout, trench, roach, carp
and pike. The clear waters
of the Creuse have also enabled
the area to become a historical
centre for making coloured
dyes used in tapestry and rug
making. The tapestries and
rugs of the department have
been famous throughout the
world since the 14th Century,
with the foyer carpet of the
Empire State Building in New
York City probably the most
famous example in modern times.
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Direct flights to Limoges are
available from London Stansted,
Liverpool and Southampton. The
new Brive airport is due to open
in 2007, and will provide easier
access to Correze. The TGV train service is also
available direct to the area
from Paris.
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