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Nieul

Tourism, holidays & weekends guide in the Haute-Vienne

Nieul is located in the department of Haute-Vienne, in the canton of Couzeix. It takes place about ten kilometers from Limoges, near the Glane, a local river.

The name of the town is of Gallic origin and consists of terms novio, new, and ialo, clearing. Pleasantly situated to appreciate the charms of the region, Nieul also has advantages of its own, like its castle and its park.

At the heart of nature, the small town of Nieul is a haven of peace amidst the holiday, and the hiking trails running through it possible to enjoy. Modest, Nieul is not less a city to discover.

Geographical information

MunicipalityNieul
Postcode87510
Latitude45.9238860 (N 45° 55’ 26”)
Longitude1.1705450 (E 1° 10’ 14”)
AltitudeFrom 282m to 432m
Surface area16.97 km²
Population1646 inhabitants
Density96 inhabitants/km²
PrefectureLimoges (22 km, 20 min)
Insee code87107
IntercommunalityCC Élan Limousin Avenir Nature
DepartmentHaute-Vienne
TerritoryLimousin
RegionNew-Aquitaine

Nearest cities & towns

Saint-Gence3.2 km (5 min)
Peyrilhac4.6 km (8 min)
Saint-Jouvent5 km (6 min)
Veyrac8.2 km (10 min)
Couzeix10.3 km (12 min)
Chaptelat10.8 km (12 min)
Chamboret11.1 km (11 min)
Verneuil-sur-Vienne12.2 km (14 min)
Nantiat12.6 km (16 min)
Thouron12.7 km (16 min)
Bonnac-la-Côte13.2 km (16 min)
Cieux13.3 km (16 min)
Compreignac13.3 km (16 min)
Oradour-sur-Glane14 km (16 min)

Things to see and do

The main attraction of the town of Nieul surely is his castle. The charming building is accompanied by a pond and a very popular park visitors and residents for Sunday walks.

Not far away, on the D128, Bridge Puymaud is a building of Gallo- Roman origin.

Two marked hiking routes through the town of Nieul. The first 7.5 kilometers through the castle grounds and runs to the village of Sourue. The second, more difficult, extends over a dozen kilometers, mainly through orchards Mégeas.

Places of interest

Transport

Events and festivities

Une Semaine Verte - Création d'un Attrape-Soleil
Une Semaine Verte - Création d'un Nichoir aux Oiseaux
Ouverture des Olympiades de la Lecture – Lecture d’Obstacles
Heure du Conte – Les Histoires de Barbara
Vide ta Chambre
Heure du Conte – Les Histoires de Barbara
Heure du Conte – Les Histoires de Barbara
Festival Imagi'Nieul, Fête de la Marionnette
Heure du Conte – Les Histoires de Barbara

Weather

Tuesday 16 april
Min. 5°C - Max. 12°C
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Wednesday 17 april
Min. 5°C - Max. 11°C
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Thursday 18 april
Min. 2°C - Max. 11°C
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Visits, leisure and activities nearby

Outings

Last nameOuting typeDifficultyDurationDeparture municipality
Trip around Lake Saint-Pardoux
HikeEasy6:00Razès (17.6 km)
In the footsteps of Henry IV
HikeIntermediate4:15Montrol-Sénard (20 km)
The Three Spires
HikeEasy4:00Saint-Léger-la-Montagne (23 km)
Soumagnas path
HikeEasy4:00Gorre (25 km)
Nexon Castle Park
HikeIntermediate1:15Nexon (28 km)

Restaurants

Bed & breakfasts

Vacation rentals

Campsites

Hotels

Your holidays
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A rental car
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