Limousin is in the centre of France, with the Loire Valley to its north, Auvergne to the east, Midi Pyrenees to the south and Aquitaine and Poitou-Charente to the west. The region is renowned for its porcelain, tapestries and enamel. There are some attractive holiday homes in this region, which can be rented directly from the owners or their agents.
Activities
If you are a keen horse rider then this is the place for your equestrian holiday. There are numerous horse breeders and stud farms in this region, where you can hire horses and enjoy a gentle walk or an exhilarating gallop across the beautiful countryside. It’s worth visiting the National stud at Arnac-Pampadour and its racecourse.
Other activities to be enjoyed are: fishing, golf, sailing, wind surfing, water skiing, hiking and cycling. Apart from sporting activities there are plenty of fascinating local markets where one can buy antiques and local produce.
Some places of interest not to be missed include, the city museum at Tulle, the cathedral of St. Etienne at Limoges and the porcelain collection at the museum of Gueret.
Cities/towns
The main towns for shopping, restaurants, bars and vacation rentals in Limousin are Limoges, Tulle, Brive-la-Gaillarde, Aubusson, Gueret, Ussel, Uzerche, Bellac, La Souterraine and Rochechouart.
Travel
To get to Limousin you can fly to Limoges.
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