Balledent

Balledent

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GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION CLOSEST TOWNS
TownBalledentRancon at 3.3 km (4 min)
Insee code87007Roussac at 6.3 km (7 min)
Postcode87290Droux at 7.6 km (8 min)
Latitude46.1110830Saint-Junien-les-Combes at 8.6 km (10 min)
Longitude1.2085000Blanzac at 8.6 km (9 min)
AltitudeFrom 195 to 350 metersChâteauponsac at 9.6 km (10 min)
Surface12.28 km²Saint-Pardoux at 10 km (11 min)
Population209 inhabitantsVillefavard at 10.2 km (11 min)
Density17 inhabitants/km²Saint-Symphorien-sur-Couze at 10.8 km (12 min)
Chief townLimoges (at 41 km, 40 min)Berneuil at 11.1 km (13 min)
DepartmentHaute-VienneLe Buis at 11.2 km (11 min)
RegionLimousinSearch another town
LOCATION

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TOWN PRESENTATION

The town of Balledent that crosses the beautiful River Couze, has maintained a distinctive identity through its habitat, many mills, consisting of his small heritage stone crosses, shafts and cranks to turn, fountains, wash fountain in a town ...

The visit of the church dominates. One can admire the unusual relic of Saint Veronica on foot, and the statues of Saint Israel and Saint Theobald (wood painted 17th century), saints are honored to Ostensions of Dorat.

Some hiking trails let you discover a picturesque countryside, in a relaxing atmosphere.


SIGHTSEEING
  • Church: Romanesque church which was built in the 12th century, it was with a chapel dedicated to the Virgin in the 19th century, although it sports the style of the 15th century.
  • Hiking.

ATTRACTIONS, LEISURES AND ACTIVITES AROUND
  • Museum Rene Baubérot Châteauponsac:

Installé dans un ancien prieuré bénédictin du 14ème siècle, le premier musée ethnographique du Limousin présente en 24 salles (900m²) des collections riches et variées de la vie quotidienne en Limousin en 1900 : cuisine limousine, chambres de petites filles, atelier de menuisier," onmouseover="this.style.backgroundColor='#ebeff9'" onmouseout="this.style.backgroundColor='#fff'">> Housed in a former Benedictine priory of the 14th century, the first ethnographic museum of Limousin present in 24 rooms (900m ²) of rich and varied collections of everyday life in Limousin in 1900: kitchen limousine girls rooms, carpentry workshop, basket-maker, blacksmith ... The various reconstructions very neat and with live models and scenery will enchant you at any age and you will discover the roots of memory limousine. Each year, a new ethnographic exhibition is presented in the annex of the museum: Maison du Terroir.

Ouvert de 14h à 18h, tous les jours du 1er juin au 30 septembre et pendant les vacances scolaires." onmouseover="this.style.backgroundColor='#ebeff9'" onmouseout="this.style.backgroundColor='#fff'">> Open from 14h to 18h every day from 1 June to 30 September and during school holidays.

Hors saison : ouvert le mercredi, le samedi, le dimanche et les jours fériés." onmouseover="this.style.backgroundColor='#ebeff9'" onmouseout="this.style.backgroundColor='#fff'">> Off Season: open on Wednesdays, Saturdays, Sundays and holidays.

  • Hobbies and activities:

Baignade, canoë-kayak, ski nautique, planche à voile, location de VTT..." onmouseover="this.style.backgroundColor='#ebeff9'" onmouseout="this.style.backgroundColor='#fff'">> Swimming, canoeing, water skiing, windsurfing, mountain bikes ... Lake Saint-Pardoux.

Equitation (deux centres équestres à Roussac, un à Saint-Pardoux et une ferme équestre à Saint-Symphorien-sur-Couze)." onmouseover="this.style.backgroundColor='#ebeff9'" onmouseout="this.style.backgroundColor='#fff'">> Horse riding (two equestrian centers Roussac, one in Saint-Pardoux and a horse farm in Saint-Symphorien-sur-Couze).

Montgolfière à Saint-Pardoux." onmouseover="this.style.backgroundColor='#ebeff9'" onmouseout="this.style.backgroundColor='#fff'">> Balloon in Saint-Pardoux.

Pêche." onmouseover="this.style.backgroundColor='#ebeff9'" onmouseout="this.style.backgroundColor='#fff'">> Fisheries.

Tennis à Châteauponsac, Saint-Amand-Magnazeix et Saint-Sornin-Leulac." onmouseover="this.style.backgroundColor='#ebeff9'" onmouseout="this.style.backgroundColor='#fff'">> Tennis Châteauponsac, Saint-Amand-Magnazeix and Saint-Sornin Leulac.

Artisanat à Saint-Pardoux, à Châteauponsac, à Roussac, à Saint-Amand-Magnazeix et à Saint-Sornin-Leulac." onmouseover="this.style.backgroundColor='#ebeff9'" onmouseout="this.style.backgroundColor='#fff'">> Crafts in Saint-Pardoux, Châteauponsac at Roussac, Saint-Amand-Magnazeix and Saint-Sornin Leulac.

PHOTOS
Church Balledent
 
Moulin de la Ribiere
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WEATHER
Tuesday 14 February
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Min. -2°C - Max. 6°C
Wednesday 15 February
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Min. -3°C - Max. 3°C
Thursday 16 February
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Min. -1°C - Max. 2°C
RESTAURANTS 
Le temps d'une pause  SPECIAL OFFER
Limoges
Time for a break offers packages ranging from 9 € to 27 € entrance with a buffet and dessert will. Our specialty beef Limousin certified label 'blason prestige' should not leave you...
Located 28 km from BalledentFrom 10 € to 35 € per person 

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BEDS & BREAKFASTS 
Fonclaire  
Blond
Renovated farm set in 25 acres of pasture and woodland. Three rooms all on the ground floor near to the mont de Blond ideal for walking, riding cycling.
Located 16.3 km from Balledent48 € the double room 
L'Ancien Presbytere    
8.3
Le Dorat
Bed & Breakfast (b&b) limousin, Near Le Dorat, France. Lisa and Anthony Jones welcome you to their home, an 18th century Ancient Presbytery chambres d'hotes, bed and breakfast for your...
Located 16.4 km from BalledentFrom 65 € to 90 € the double room 
La ferme de leychoisier    
8.8
Bonnac-la-Côte
Bed and breakfast on the outskirts of Limoges (10 km). Bathroom wc tv wifi communal lounge 90 m² shops 5 km. Hiking mountain bike frame campagnard. Circuit. Breeding sheep bio.
Located 21 km from Balledent55 € the double room 

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VACATION RENTALS 
Gîte de La Roche d'en Haut
Razès
25 km from Limoges, 5 minutes from Lake Saint Pardoux, in a small village, the lodging of La Roche dominates at the top of the roofs and Ambazac mountains. The nature lovers will find...
Located 11.5 km from BalledentFrom 280 € to 380 € per week 
Le Gîte de Nouic
Nouic
Located on the edge of the village of Nouic with all shops, is our terraced cottage, which has been classed as three keys by Clévacances. The Gîte has been recenctly reovated by ourselves,...
Located 23 km from Balledent275 € per week 
Petite maison de vacances en Limousin.  
9.1
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Mailhac-sur-Benaize
We speak English and French. In the tiny village of Mailhac sur Benaize in the north Haute Vienne, Limousin, this charming 1 bedroomed stone cottage is ideal for a couple but also sleeps...
Located 25 km from BalledentFrom 200 € to 280 € per week 

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HOTELS
Château De Vauguenige    
7.7
Saint-Pardoux
This 19th-century manor is located within a 7-hectare park just a 20-minute drive from Limoges. Chateau de Vauguenige features an indoor swimming pool, sauna and hot tub. Each of the...
Located 6.4 km from BalledentRoom from 62 €
Inter-Hotel de France     
8.5
Bessines-sur-Gartempe
Situated in Bessines-sur-Gartempe, in the heart of Limousin, Inter-Hotel de France offers modern rooms all equipped with balconies or terraces. It features a traditional restaurant...
Located 12.2 km from BalledentRoom from 60 €
La Fontaine au Singe 
Nouic
This 19th-century building has been restored with natural materials and now functions as a bed and breakfast. It is located in the pretty village of Nouic, 15 km from Bellac. The rooms...
Located 21 km from BalledentRoom from 70 €

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Inter Hotel Atrium
This Inter Hotel is located in the heart of Limoges and close to Benedictines SNCF Train Station. This 3-star hotel offers...
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