Eymoutiers

Eymoutiers

Travel guide and tourist information

Travel guide and tourist information

GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION			CLOSEST TOWNS
Town	Eymoutiers		Saint-Amand-le-Petit at 6 km (8 min)
Insee code	87064		Augne at 7.9 km (10 min)
Postcode	87120		Sainte-Anne-Saint-Priest at 8 km (10 min)
Latitude	45.7386770		Nedde at 9.4 km (11 min)
Longitude	1.7421530		Beaumont-du-Lac at 10.1 km (13 min)
Altitude	From 316 to 758 meters		Peyrat-le-Château at 10.7 km (13 min)
Surface	70.22 km²		Neuvic-Entier at 11.4 km (11 min)
Population	2062 inhabitants		Domps at 11.7 km (14 min)
Density	29 inhabitants/km²		Châteauneuf-la-Forêt at 13.1 km (14 min)
National labels			Lacelle at 14.4 km (14 min)
Chief town	Limoges (at 43 km, 45 min)		Bujaleuf at 14.8 km (16 min)
Department	Haute-Vienne		La Villedieu at 15.5 km (18 min)
Region	Limousin		Search another town

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• Brief history of the city Pelaud:

• The mountain atmosphere and the size of the city Eymoutiers could suggest to the visitor in a hurry he is in a large town. Yet the architecture of the city where many urban functions read a story that is far from trivial.
• The name "ayen moustiers", the monastery at the foot of the hill, in one word origins to monastic Eymoutiers. The town developed around the cult of the tomb of St. Psalmet from Ireland at the turn of the 7th century. The site is strategic: here on the left bank of the Vienne, the flat side decks overlooking the river and are dominated by a few puys rounding. It is therefore possible to cross the ford and Vienna to fortify the heights.
• Fief ecclesiastical Eymoutiers has the distinction of having developed concurrently two population centers. In 1428 when residents set up their charter franchise, the agglomeration outcome of the religious foundation takes precedence over the core formed around the castle of the bishop. The city then surrounded by walls.
• In the 17th century, religious orders and the guild of tanners are influential. The city is prosperous, all social categories are everywhere: Notables, traders, artisans. The teaching is conducted in 1629 for girls and boys in college in 1833. The roads in the 19th century has resulted in a near traffic, fairs and retain their importance. The activity of tanners continued until 1914, with the perseverance of the last tanner. It gives a face to the original houses whose roofs are open timbered. Another feature for a town near the mountain limo, the low-slope roofs are covered with hollow tiles. The plot is thin and dense which does not exclude some beautiful houses of notables.
• At the end of the 19th century, Eymoutiers enjoying a revival with the arrival of the railroad and regains its place for the mountain market town limousine.
• During the 20th century, the activities around the wood provide employment. The city turned to tourism by promoting its history, its heritage and personalities including the creation of a contemporary art center dedicated to Paul Rebeyrolle artist of international repute. With its cloth merchant, and artisan associations, Eymoutiers remains a strong and vibrant city in which to live a few hours or for life!

• Local cuisine:

• Pelaud, pelaudine, pad Eymoutiers, potato pie, limousine beef, lamb "belou.
• The Pelaud is a small oven at the old recipe and making specialty Eymoutiers in the name of the city inhabitants. It consists of a paste made of ground almonds and hazelnut biscuit with chocolate icing.

• Collegiate Church of the 11th and 15th century. Stained glass windows and frescoes from the 15th and 16th century.
• Convent of the Ursulines of the 17th century.
• District of tanners.
• Master Tanner House the 17th century.
• Tour d'Ayen the 15th century.
• House Romanet.
• Dam Bussy.
• Guided tours "Around Town", "Colors of the Collegiate", "urban hike" by the Country of Art and History of Mountains and Dams in the summer regular appointments, and all year round request.
• Espace Paul Rebeyrolle:

• Figurative French 20th century.
• Enquiries +33 5 55 69 58 88.

• Mineralogical Museum:

• Collection of the world and Limousin.
• Enquiries +33 5 55 69 27 74.

• The Vienna River through the city with no kill fishing course.
• Regional Natural Park of Millevaches Plateau.
• Parc du Pré Recreation Oval.
• Visits to farms.
• Garden of the Master Tanner House.
• Rock climbing in the wild gorges of the Vienne.
• 3 hiking trails and mountain biking trails from 8 to 13 km.

• Fair: 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month.
• Farmers Market: Saturday mornings throughout the year.
• Festival blowers Earth

• Festival of song, dance and music.
• Information and reservations at +33 5 55 69 27 81.

• Beaumont Festival of Quebec:

• : Festival of music, dances and songs québecoises
• Information +33 5 55 69 27 81.

• Steam Train Tourism in the Limousin Limoges SNCF-Ussel.
• Lake Vassivière 12 km.
• Chapel Wood Grigas to DPKO.
• Natural sites protected on the banks of the Vienne.

The Ursuline convent overlooking the Vienne River		The College of Saint Etienne 11th and 15th centuries
The Rebeyrolle Paul Area, a hotbed of contemporary art		A loft skylight, a vestige of the activity of tannery
A during a garage sale

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 in Eymoutiers From 20 € to 50 € per person

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Les Cerisiers B&B, Eymoutiers     9.7 Eymoutiers We offer two rooms of comfortable accommodation in a sympathetically restored Limousin town house. Within 5 minutes walk of all Eymoutiers' amenities, but tucked away in a quiet conservation... Located in Eymoutiers 48 € the double room

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 9 km from Eymoutiers From 48 € to 52 € the double room

La Croix du Reh     8.2 Châteauneuf-la-Forêt Delightful early XVII century manor house chambre d'hotes, table d'hotes - bed&breakfast with an evening meal set on the 1ha of mature private landscaped park: in the heart of a small... Located 11.1 km from Eymoutiers From 70 € to 90 € 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 9.8 km from Eymoutiers 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 11.9 km from Eymoutiers 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 11.9 km from Eymoutiers 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 in Eymoutiers

Camping de Montréal     9.3 Saint-Germain-les-Belles Need to decompress? A change of scenery? Envy of nature? We offer a break to calm the St Germain Les Belles(5 km from the A20 Paris / Toulouse, exit 42), guaranteed! Camping, terraces,... Located 23 km from Eymoutiers From 16.40 € to 19.40 € per day

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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 5.2 km from Eymoutiers Room from 55 €

Logis Hôtel Des Voyageurs      8.3 Tarnac The Logis les Voyageurs is located in Tarnac in the Corrèze region. The hotel is close to Chammet golf course and offers free parking. Guest rooms at the Logis les Voyageurs are equipped... Located 17.1 km from Eymoutiers Room from 50 €

Les Roulottes Des Monédières  Chamberet Surrounded by lakes, waterfalls and forests, this luxury campsite offers independent bungalows in Chamberet. It is set in an orchard, and features a covered heated pool and a sauna.... Located 17.4 km from Eymoutiers Room from 85 €

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