Bourganeuf

Bourganeuf

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Bourganeuf is a city of character offering exceptional lifestyle. The diversity of landscapes, rich heritage, preserved nature combine to create a good life that tourists and newcomers especially enjoy.

Paris 400 km - 50 km Limoges - Aubusson 39 km - 30 km Guéret - Vassivière Lake 30 km - 46 km Underground - Clermont-Ferrand 140 km - 100 km Tulle.

Cars with Limoges Vieilleville, Gueret, Aubusson, connections to the Underground.

Bourganeuf, 1st City of Europe illuminated by electric power transmission provided by the Cascade Jarrauds.

• The whole medieval Bourganeuf historic monument with:

• The castle from the 12th century, former seat of the Grand Priory of Auvergne.
• Cem tower built in 1484 to welcome home "forced" the Ottoman prince Cem.
• Lastic tower built in 1439 by the illustrious Sir John de Lastic.
• The turn of the staircase.

• Church of Saint John late 12th century classified as an historic monument, with its Byzantine cross and organ listed building, the oldest organ in the region.
• Notre Dame du Puy 19th century, with the statue of the Blessed Virgin.
• Chapel of the background of the 17th century, listed historical building.
• Guided tour of Bourganeuf: "At the heart of the medieval" every Wednesday afternoon in July and August, on entry to the Office of Tourism.
• Museum of electrification opened in July and August, information +33 5 55 64 26 26.
• Gorges du Verger.
• Guided walks every Tuesday afternoons in July and August, organized by the Office of Tourism.
• Visits to farms in July and August, information to the Office of Tourism.
• Activities: Golf (9 holes) - Walking ...

• Jumble sale August 15.

• Religious heritage:

• Royère de Vassivière: The church of Saint-Germain late 13th century example of church Marche French type.
• Saint-Junien-la-Bregère: The church dating from the 12th century, with its magnificent belfry door.
• Saint-Martin-Château: The parish church with its bell-tower isolation, an issue of the 15th century houses a tomb "Virgin of piety" in limestone.
• Saint-Martin-Sainte-Catherine church closed, recently restored frescoes of this remarkable and unique paintings and badges of the 16th century.
• Saint-Pierre-Bellevue: The church of Saint-Etienne Compeix, with its pentagonal apse surmounted by a cross.
• Soubrebost: Church Historical Monument, home to a vaulted crypt, 6 sculptures in painted wood and especially a virgin wood covered with inscriptions in copper enamels of the 13th century, ordered the Monuments.

• Ruins, Castles:

• Le Monteil-au-Vicomte: Chateau de Pierre d'Aubusson (ruins, restoration in progress)
• Mansat la Courrière: Remains of a large Gallo-Roman The Courrière.
• Saint-Pierre-Bellevue: Gallo-Roman Sanctuary of Puy Lautard.
• Royère de Vassivière: the feudal, medieval fortification.

• Vernacular Heritage: fountains, crosses ...
• Museums:

• Bosmoreau-les-Mines: Mine Museum, open all year +33 5 55 64 20 52
• Saint-Pardoux-Morterolles: La Grange Embroidered, private museum of embroidery and its derivatives, open every afternoon, information +33 5 55 64 15 83.
• Soubrebost: Maison Martin Nadaud, with a proposed museum in progress.

• Nature:

• The rocks Mazur False Mazuras
• The pond and bog Bourdeau in Saint-Pardoux-Morterolles
• The cascades Augerolles in Saint-Pardoux-Morterolles
• The Forest Epagne Saint Pierre Chérignat and Saint-Martin-Sainte-Catherine
• The stone at the 9 Bleachers Soubrebost
• The cascade Jarrauds in Saint-Martin-Château
• The heath of the Cross in Puy-de-Royère Vassivière
• The Bog of Mazure to Royer-of-Vassivière
• The Fun Stuff Devil to Royer-of-Vassivière
• Mines Bosmoreau-les-Mines
• The moor Augerolles
• The Valley Vige
• Gorges Thaurion
• Lake Vassivière
• The Parc Naturel Régional Millevaches
• Fields of Stone and Waterfalls of Augerolles
• Pond fishing Auriat
• The water from Saint-Dizier-Leyrenne
• Lake Lavaud-Gelade

• Activities

• Hiking
• Horse riding
• Adventure park in the trees
• Activities related to the boating lake Vassivière (canoeing, sailing, water skiing ...)

• Hiking tours: GR Country Cascades, Landes and Peat 66-km course, Gorges du Verger (5 km) - The Champs trees (6 km) - The Forest of Beef (14 km) - Chemin des 4 Seasons (17 km) - The Fields of Stone and Cascades Augerolles (3 km) - The Way of the pond (2.5 km) - Discover the Valley Maulde (5km) - Circuit de Haute-Faye (9.5 km ) - Puy and Bog of Vauveix (7km) - Circuit 7 Can (12 km) - The Devil's Fun Stuff (15 km) - Circuit Peat (15 km) - The Tour du Lac de Lavaud Gelade (23 km).

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

Le Ranch des Lacs   9.5 Eymoutiers Recommended by the Routard and small Futé. Nearby Vassivière Eymoutiers Bujaleuf and Peyrat le Château, a table and gourmet kitchen with real and fresh local produce, meat RACES Limousines,... Located 22 km from Bourganeuf From 20 € to 50 € per person

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L'Hirondelle du Lac     9.5 Peyrat-le-Château Welcome to L'Hirondelle-du-Lac Chambres d'Hôtes, a charming guest house nestling at the edge of the beautiful Peyrat-le-Château lake in the heart of the Limousin, in the area known... Located 15.3 km from Bourganeuf From 48 € to 52 € 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 22 km from Bourganeuf From 62 € to 70 € 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 22 km from Bourganeuf From 65 € to 75 € the double room

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Maison de campagne pour 8 personnes Saint-Julien-le-Petit The house is located on the set of one thousand cows, the circuit mountains and dams and near the valley of the Maulde. Located in the hamlet of Sami village of Saint Julien le Petit... Located 15.1 km from Bourganeuf From 300 € to 450 € per week

Les sources   9.9 Beaumont-du-Lac Furnished studio equipped bungalow. 32 Ft. Comfort. Free wifi. Placed on a panoramic point of the deepest lake Vassivière and only 75 meters from this one. Make a 'back to basics' in... Located 21 km from Bourganeuf From 185 € to 365 € per week

Les sources au lac de Vassivière.   9 Beaumont-du-Lac Self catering accommodation equipped, located in front and 75 meters from Lake Vassivière on a panoramic point. The facility is surrounded by 9000 m² of enclosed land, wooded with springs,... Located 21 km from Bourganeuf From 185 € to 345 € per week

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Domaine Naturiste des Monts de Bussy   Eymoutiers Alongside a footpath leading downhill to the Vienne river, the 10 hectare site overhangs the gorges of the Vienne. Its peak (495 m) grants you a beautiful, panoramic view on the Limousin... Located 23 km from Bourganeuf

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Hôtel Du Cèdre      7.9 Bénévent-l'Abbaye Located in Benevent l’Abbaye, this hotel is set in a large 18th-century building. This hotel features a heated swimming pool with a terrace shaded by a bicentennial cedar tree. Guest... Located 21 km from Bourganeuf Room from 35 €

Le Ranch des Lacs     7.9 Augne This charming hotel is located in the countryside village of Augne, on the Millevaches plateau. It has an outdoor pool, a wine cellar and a gastronomic restaurant with a flower-filled... Located 22 km from Bourganeuf Room from 55 €

Auberge Le Saint Leo Bon     9.2 Le Grand-Bourg Set in an 18th-century church with a large garden in the Limousin region, this hotel is a 50-minute drive from Limoges. It offers spacious rooms and a restaurant with terrace. Each... Located 24 km from Bourganeuf Room from 55 €

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