The cradle of Marchoise tapestry, the town of Felletin is still renowned today for this traditional craft whose know-how is perpetuated by the Pinton studios.
In the historic centre, architecture fans absolutely must visit the Moutier church, a beautiful building of the 12th and 15th centuries. Topped by a high square bell tower with three floors, this monument is home to magnificent frescoes dating from the 15th century.
The visit of Felletin continues with the charming garden of the cloister adjoining the Moutier church, the streets lined with beautiful old granite houses, the lantern of the dead dating from the 13th century, and the church of the Castle of Gothic Languedoc style, which is home to tapestry exhibitions.
Felletin, cited building, is also a city of character as evidenced by the magnificent homes (fifteenth - sixteenth), fountains, architectural details... To discover over the streets, an exceptional religious heritage as the Gothic church of the Castle or the church of Moutier recently restored. The belvedere on rue Gustave Degaine offers a magnificent view of the Lycée des Métiers du Bâtiment, which was celebrated in 2011 as well as on the city and the Millevaches plateau. Take the time to go to the media library, installed in a Renaissance style mansion or on the banks of the Creuse to discover the Roby Bridge, medieval bridge located near the former diamond cutting workshop "the cooperative diamond dealer Felletinoise ". Do not miss the cloister garden and the garden of the white chapel.
To discover at the exit of Felletin, the dam of the Combes, paradise of the fishermen.
Guided tours of the felletinois heritage: artisanal spinning of Terrade wool, Pinton tapestry workshops, diamond cooperative "La Felletinoise", architectural and religious heritage circuit, sound walk.
Outdoor activities: hiking on the trails felletinois (circuit available at the Tourist Office), geocaching, horseback riding, fishing, petanque, tennis...
Thematic exhibitions organized at the media library and the town hall of Felletin.
Textile courses: wool felt, spinning with spinning wheels, vegetable dyes...
For more information, contact the Aubusson Tourist Office and Felletin.
Festival Dances, Music and Voices of the World, organized by the association The Doors of the world: early August, and for five days.
Exhibition of tapestries of the Castle Church: from May to October.
Patronal feast.
Book Day, meetings and dedications with more than 60 authors: the Friday before August 15th.
Antiquités-Brocante Day: the 3rd Sunday of August.
National Days of Wool Felletin: the last weekend of October. Cradle of tapestry, Felletin has been associated with textile production for six centuries. Today, the tradition remains an economic reality with the activity of the Terrade wool mill and the Pinton tapestry factory. For 3 days, Felletin, celebrates wool and textile creation. On the program: company visits, craft show with more than 100 exhibitors from all over France, demonstrations workshops (knitting, spinning, felt...), children's workshops (scoubilaine, braiding, weaving...), conference...
Salon Batinov: in November.
EXPOSITION - Felletin et ses Alentours
- From 8 to 30 april 2024
- Place Charles de Gaulle
- The "Lez'Arts Sud 23" collective exhibits works in a variety of techniques : painting, oil, watercolor, pastel, charcoal, pencil, photography, etc… - - free admission during Town Hall opening hours
BIJOUTERIE - Fonte Sauvage
- On 13 april 2024
- 22 Grande Rue
- Experimentation with casting precious metals in a variety of materials to create unique, organic jewelry. - You're welcome to bring your own antique gold or silver jewelry to be melted. - - Ages 14 and over - - Reservations required
Troc aux Plantes
- On 13 april 2024
- Parvis de la gare
- Plant and seed exchanges, cuttings workshop, exchanges with the local gardener, grafting demonstration, plant hanging baskets, compost distribution…
Ateliers de Création
- From 13 april to 4 may 2024
- 22 grande rue, Atelier Claire-Marie Steinmetz
- JEWELRY - Claire-Marie Steinmetz - Wild fountain - Saturday, April 13 - 2 pm to 6 pm - - from 14 years old - - 75 ? / pers. - smithy and forge - Saturday April 27 - 9am to 5pm - - from 14 years old - - 140 ? / pers. - costume jewelry - Saturday May 4 - 2 pm to 6 pm - - from 11 years old - - 45 ? / pers. - Reservations on 06 95 90 61 55 - --------------------------------------------------------- - Paper & engraving - Karine Maras - Making recycled paper - Saturday, April 6 - 1:30 pm to 5 pm - - from 3 years old - - 45 ? / pers. - tetrapak engraving - Friday April 19 - 1.30 pm to 5 pm - - from 3 years old - - 45 ? / pers. - LINOGRAVURE - Saturday, April 20 - 1:30 pm to 5 pm - - from 14 years old - - 55 ? / pers. - Bookings on 06 61 58 90 10
BIJOUTERIE - Fonte et Forge
- On 27 april 2024
- 22 Grande Rue
- Melt old jewelry or precious metal scraps to forge new jewelry. - - Ages 14 and up - - Reservations required
Randonnée Pédestre Avec "ADMVC"
- On 28 april 2024
- Place Charles de Gaulle
- ADMVC offers a guided hike to discover the Creuse countryside. - - rendez-vous place de la mairie - - departure 2pm - - distance 8 km "Randonnée botanique" (botanical hike)
BIJOUTERIE - Montages Fantaisie, Réparations, Upcycling
- On 4 may 2024
- 22 Grande Rue
- Create jewelry pieces from recycled elements (wood, pearls, glass, ceramics, small plastic objects, etc.) mounted in silver or brass. - Prepare, maintain and restore precious gold and silver jewelry. - - Ages 11 and up - - Reservations required
Lectures & Conte Bilingue
- On 22 may 2024
- 12 Place Courtaud
- After a "world tour", the Centre de ressources - Bibliothèque des Arts André Chandernagor [CRBAC] of the Cité internationale de la tapisserie and the Médiathèque Creuse Grand Sud invite you to discover the United Kingdom through the eyes of J.R.R. Tolkien, by offering a free cycle of events aimed at families throughout the year ! - Let ? S continue our exploration of the United Kingdom with a reading of albums in French, followed by a bilingual reading of a story written by a group of learners from the FLEBUS association. - Ages 5 and up. Free admission.
Felletin'Touin - Un Festival de Jeux à Felletin
- On 22 june 2024
- The Limou'Zine organizes the first board game festival in Felletin ! - The Felletin'touin brings together several of Felletin's most emblematic social and cultural venues. Come and play at the Grand Café, the Médiathèque, the Gare, the Diamanterie, the Petite Maison Rouge… The Limou'Zine will feature a selection of themed games in each venue, for all audiences to play. - The festival is free ! Come solo, with family or friends, and enjoy a game library created just for the occasion !