Surprising Limousin! And Video

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Limousin is at the heart of central France and is a very traditional and tranquil area of France. Limousin is one of the 27 regions of France. It is composed of three départements: Corrèze, Creuse and the Haute-Vienne.

My France à mo has an interesting article about the Limousin - here is an extract: Often dubbed the French Lake District, located to the west of the Massif Central, Limousin can really be best described as the heart of France. Its way of life and its traditions have remained unchanged over the centuries; it really is the ‘land where time stood still’.

It has also inspired many painters and writers over the centuries and is really perfect for those looking for tranquillity and remote, unspoiled landscapes. The verdant countryside, filled with valleys, ravines and forests, provides everything for the nature enthusiast and the lakes and rivers are not only beautiful, but also mean there is lots to do for those who enjoy walking, riding and water sports. Golf is also very popular here.

The afflux of UK buyers in recent years is only a testimony to this region’s stunning natural beauty, rich history and tradition, charming chateaux and ancient churches.
For those who enjoy city life, Limoges is a great city with plenty going on and lots to see. There are many picturesque villages and towns to explore, including some of the most beautiful in France.

People in Limousin are proud of the fantastic food produced here, especially the beef, pork and lamb, and believe in good farming methods. There are also excellent fresh water fish to enjoy (especially if you’ve catch them yourself!). Many regional specialties use the wide variety of mushrooms common here, as well as chestnuts, walnuts and fruit. The liqueurs made from pears, prunes, chestnuts and walnuts are strong and delicious. Puddings are mouth-watering, and clafoutis, with its creaminess and contrasting tartness of cherries, shouldn’t be missed. Treipaïs is the pudding for the chocolate lover, made with chocolate and chestnuts, set on a biscuit base and traditionally made in a triangular shape.

More about the Limousin: The surprising and splendid Limousin region

Take a video tour of the Limousin Region:

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French Property of the Week: Pocket Money needed to buy Cottage

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Town: Magnac Laval
Department: Haute-Vienne
Region: Limousin
Price: € 20,000 

This cute little detached cottage sits in a quiet hamlet just a couple of minutes from the well-appointed town of Magnac Laval and around 45 minutes from Limoges. The cottage needs to be completely renovated but it could be charming once finished.

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French Property of the Week: Fishing Business: Property + fully stocked Lake

Located just south of Bourganeuf in the Creuse this gorgeous little property sits in an isolated position on 2.5 hectares of land which includes a lake of 1.2 hectares. The lake is fully private and authorised for commercial use with 11 years remaining out of the 30 year authorisation and is fully stocked with carp (up to 12 kgs), pike, roach and very large perch.

Price: 283,000 euros
Location: Bourganeuf, Creuse, France

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The world of Limousin Art

Limousin is just famous for its porcelain, cattle, landscapes and rural landscapes ....

The Tapestries of Aubusson
In the 15th century Felletin and Aubusson in the Creuse, became the centre of the world for tapestry making using the work of some of the best know painters in the history of art for inspiration. Watteau, Picasso, Le Corbusier, Dom Robert, Picard le Doux, Riberzani, have all had their work transformed into tapestries.

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On lake Vassivière Island there is an impressive Centre for Contemporary Art, and the island itself is a showpiece of modern sculptures based on the theme of integrating nature into the landscape.

Other interesting exhibition spaces can be found in Limoges, Eymoutiers and Meymac in the Correzze.

It is this commitment to showing the best of modern art, to guarding its rich artistic history, the romance of its ancient monuments, the quality of light and the wildness of the landscape that make the Limousin an ideal destination for artists and art lovers today. Those looking for art and painting holidays will be sure to find a course ideally suited to their needs and they will be able to experience this unspoilt landscape much as Corot and Monet did over a century ago.

Article: Art in Limousin

Barbara Walton
Les Trois Chênes
Cours de Peinture  Chambre d'hôtes Gîte
Painting Courses  B&B   Holiday Cottage

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French Property of the Week: Pefect Holiday Home - 2 bed cottage

This delightful cottage is really well looked after and fully double glazed. Totally ready to move into and situated in a sweet hamlet about five minutes from Bellac and 40 minutes north of Limoges in the Limousin.

On the ground floor is a nice newly fitted kitchen (stays as seen) and living area totalling 29m². It is really cosy with a wood burner and additional “Adler radiators” which are very efficient. The French doors open onto the very well kept garden with garden shed lovely young trees and bushes.

Price: 86,400 euros
More: Perfect Holiday Home

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French Property of the week: Gorgeous 2 bed cottage with barn and garden

This gorgeous detached 2 bed cottage that has been beautifully renovated by the current owners and sits in a small hamlet not far from the village of Naillat in the Limousin where there is a little general store, a bakery and a bar. About 5 minutes drive away is the pretty small town of Dun le Palestel with small supermarket and many other shops and services, while the larger medieval town of La Souterraine is around 15 minutes drive away and here you will find all the shops and services you need including a hypermarket and a train station with regular trains to Paris and Limoges.

Price: 97,200 euros
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French Property of the week: Bargain Limousin Property in Central France

PRICE REDUCTION FOR THIS SPACIOUS FAMILY HOUSE WITH EN-SUITE B&B ROOMS IN ATTACHED COTTAGE, WITH ATTACHED BARN SUITABLE FOR FURTHER DEVELOPMENT. Offering excellent income potential and scope for further development.

Total area 580m2, of which total habitable space is 350m2. House with 4 Bedrooms (one on ground floor), plus space for more in Attic. Attached cottage with 3 en-suite letting rooms (one on ground floor). Attached Barn suitable for further development.Compact pretty garden with large raised and decked terrace.

Situated in an elevated position with lovely views In a small, very pretty village with a post office, an auberge & a church About 10 minutes to the town of St Sulpice-les-Feuilles, Limousin Region of France.

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