Aubusson

Aubusson

Travel guide and tourist information

Travel guide and tourist information

GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION			CLOSEST TOWNS
Town	Aubusson		Blessac at 5.1 km (6 min)
Insee code	23008		Alleyrat at 5.2 km (8 min)
Postcode	23200		Saint-Amand at 5.3 km (8 min)
Latitude	45.9540900		Saint-Maixant at 7.1 km (9 min)
Longitude	2.1689379		Saint-Marc-à-Frongier at 7.1 km (8 min)
Altitude	From 416 to 608 meters		Moutier-Rozeille at 7.2 km (8 min)
Surface	19.21 km²		La Chaussade at 8.4 km (11 min)
Population	4181 inhabitants		Saint-Alpinien at 8.8 km (11 min)
Density	232 inhabitants/km²		Saint-Pardoux-le-Neuf at 9.1 km (10 min)
National label			Bosroger at 9.9 km (13 min)
Chief town	Guéret (at 42 km, 46 min)		Saint-Michel-de-Veisse at 10.3 km (10 min)
Department	Creuse		Puy-Malsignat at 11.2 km (13 min)
Region	Limousin		Search another town

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Nestled in lush greenery, the Capital of Tapestry is located in the heart of France in the department of Creuse in the Limousin region.

On the occasion of a brief stopover on your journey or during your next vacation or in the Creuse during a short stay in Aubusson; the rich heritage of this beautiful city deserves a visit?

The tapestry Aubusson, centuries-old art of weaving, was recorded September 30, 2009 at the World Intangible Heritage by UNESCO. This global recognition welcomes more than 5 centuries of creativity and craftsmanship, it honors all the weavers who for centuries have worked for this demanding activity.

House Upholstery - Demonstration of Weaving: This is a magnificent tower house of 16th century, situated in the heart of the historic center, are presented as the history and tradition of tapestry Aubusson.

The Departmental Museum of the Tapestry Museum very alive, who has both the intimacy and familiarity of the tapestry and its most monumental. All ages, from the early 17th are represented.

Exhibition-Collection Fougerol: This site contains confidential 135 woven pieces of the sixteenth, seventeenth, 18th and 19th century tapestries, old prints, tapestries seats? manufactured Aubusson and Flanders.

Mid July: Festival Art in the street. Theater performances, music, cinema, outdoor, running 'Orni Cup', children's shows ...

From mid-July to mid-August: Festival Music in the Heart of the Tapestry. Concerts of chamber music and organ in churches Aubusson and its environs.

In July: Antiquarian Book Fair. Exhibit and sale by booksellers specialize in the Polyvalent Hall of Aubusson.

Weaving demonstration at the House of Upholstery

Tuesday 14 February Day Night Min. -2°C - Max. 6°C

Wednesday 15 February Day Night Min. -3°C - Max. 3°C

Thursday 16 February Day Night Min. -1°C - Max. 2°C

House with 3 bedrooms   Saint-Marc-à-Frongier 3 bed and breakfast on the farm. With 2 rooms for 2 persons with bathroom and toilet in each room and a family suite with 1 2-persons, adjoining room with 2 single bed. Slee bathroom... Located 3.4 km from Aubusson 50 € the double room

Villa Vallière Chambres & Table d'Hôtes   Vallière Would you like to discover the green heart of France? You will find it in this remarkable area, unspoilt by mass tourism, here in the Creuse department of the Limousin region. Our spacious... Located 11.8 km from Aubusson From 65 € to 75 € the double room

Les Arcanes Joséphine   Saint-Yrieix-la-Montagne Bed and Breakfast Charming (33 m ²) for 2 persons (1 child mezzanine) on the 1st floor of a house in quiet countryside. Any comfort with bathroom and toilet privatfs. Access to common... Located 13.9 km from Aubusson From 62 € to 70 € the double room

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La métairie Alleyrat Situated on a plateau on a vast estate La Metairie is a former farm building, a house of character dating back from the 15th century. Its furnishing and decoration offers it a warm... Located 3.2 km from Aubusson From 550 € to 650 € per week

Les hortensias   10 Vallière Home, typically creusoise, with a large fireplace ; garden attached, situate in a peaceful village. Located 9.3 km from Aubusson From 250 € to 350 € per week

Antilles Saint-Yrieix-la-Montagne Home Schedule a charming quiet in the countryside with a living-kitchen, SB on the ground floor and two rooms on the 1st. Comfortable, park available with tables and garden furniture,... Located 13.9 km from Aubusson From 336 € to 490 € per week

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Camping tigouleix  Saint-Agnant-près-Crocq Camping. Natural ecological. Located 19.4 km from Aubusson

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Hotel Le France      7.6 Aubusson Located in the heart of Aubusson, the world capital of tapestry art, Hotel Le France welcomes you in the traditional setting of an 18th-century coaching inn. Hotel Le France offers... Located in Aubusson Room from 65 €

Hotel Le Chapitre      7.8 Aubusson Set in the main street of Aubusson, this hotel is the ideal place to discover this beautiful city famous for its tapestry and exhibitions. The Le Chapitre hotel is a good value for... Located in Aubusson Room from 37 €

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