La Souterraine

La Souterraine

Travel guide and tourist information

Travel guide and tourist information

Geographic information			Closest towns
Town	La Souterraine		Saint-Agnant-de-Versillat at 5.7 km (7 mn)
Insee code	23176		Saint-Maurice-la-Souterraine at 5.9 km (6 mn)
Postcode	23300		Vareilles at 7.2 km (8 mn)
Latitude	46.2383130		Saint-Priest-la-Feuille at 7.3 km (10 mn)
Longitude	1.4861660		Saint-Germain-Beaupré at 10.4 km (12 mn)
Altitude	From 284 to 456 meters		Noth at 10.8 km (11 mn)
Surface	37.07 km2		Lizières at 11 km (11 mn)
Population	5534 inhabitants		Saint-Pierre-de-Fursac at 11.2 km (13 mn)
Density	149 inhabitants/km2		Saint-Léger-Bridereix at 11.3 km (13 mn)
National label			Arnac-la-Poste at 11.5 km (13 mn)
Chief town	Guéret (at 36 km, 31 mn)		Saint-Étienne-de-Fursac at 11.7 km (14 mn)
Department	Creuse		Colondannes at 13.1 km (15 mn)
Region	Limousin		Search another town

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Ancient city founded by the monks of the Abbey of St Martial de Limoges, and counted some 5500 inhabitants, La Souterraine is a small town where life is good. It is a collection of shops and services in the greenery of the countryside Creusoise.

Located at the intersection of highways A20 and N145, served by railway line Paris-Toulouse, La Souterraine is the essential gateway to the Creuse and Limousin.

Step historic city still echoes the footsteps of pilgrims who, since the Middle Ages come to find rest in the shelter of the fortifications. T miss the Romanesque-Gothic church, crypt of Gallo-Roman origin, the iconic Gate St. John's Gate Puycharraud his curious lantern of the dead, his Renaissance mansions, the remnants of the fortress of Bridiers .

Discover: an authentic circus miniature model of 300 m², fully animated and accessible for any audience. The Valdi is a circus? Work of art created from scratch by the passion and expertise of one man, Maurice Masvignier virtuoso miniature, more importantly, incredible storyteller.

The ponds Thatch and Cazine are particularly famous for sport fishing for carp.

• Market: Thursday and Saturday mornings
• Exhibitions: 12 and 27 of each month
• Christmas Market: December 23
• Race The Squirrel: September 1
• Hike the Trail Builders: September 30

La Souterraine is also the ideal base for exploring a nature preserve Creuse, dotted with friendly villages, ideal for hiking.

Lakes and rivers are numerous and readily lend themselves to fishing.

La Porte Saint-jean		Castle Bridiers
The heart of medieval La Souterraine		The Gallo-Roman crypt
The water's Cheix		Market day La Souterraine
The marketplace to La Souterraine		The Choir of the Church
La Souterraine Ville Fleurie 3 Flowers

Saturday 13 March Day Night Min. -2°C - Max. 5°C

Sunday 14 March Day Night Min. -1°C - Max. 7°C

Monday 15 March Day Night Min. 1°C - Max. 8°C

Auberge du pont Bessines-sur-Gartempe Small hotel fully renovated rooms and 7 Country Inn label guarantees a warm welcome and the discovery of local products. Located at 15 km from La Souterraine From 15 € to 30 € per person

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Maison Numero Neuf      La Souterraine An oasis of charm in the medieval heart of La Souterraine. Just 10 minutes from the A20, N145 junction, an ideal stop- off, whichever direction you are travelling. A variety of rooms... Located in La Souterraine

Chambres d hôtes FLOROMEL     La Souterraine Directorate Bussière Madeleine, Saint Sulpice Sheets 3 km from the Souterraine (cited in medieval character and step on the road of Saint Jacques de Compostela), and as the novelty... Located in La Souterraine From 40 € to 50 € the double room

Domaine de la Jarrige      Saint-Vaury Domaine de la Jarrige Guéret near us .... Yolande and Marc, we warmly welcome you into our bodies from farm in 1674. Come to the discovery of unusual objects and give free rein to all... Located at 21 km from La Souterraine From 70 € to 80 € the double room

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Les Marronniers Crozant Les Marronniers is an idyllic old farm located in the department of Creuse in the Limousin, south west of France, a paradise for walking, biking along rivers and through beautiful forests... Located at 19.4 km from La Souterraine From 365 € to 800 € per week

Gîte de La Roche d'en Haut Razès 25 km from Limoges, in a small village, the lodging of La Roche dominates at the top of the roof and Ambazac mountains. Nature lovers will find the peace and relaxation, relying in... Located at 24 km from La Souterraine From 260 € to 360 € per week

Chalet for 6 persons Lussac-les-Églises Built around 160 years ago as a farm laborer's home, Rose Cottage is now fully restored and converted into a comfortable self-catering holiday home. Sympathetically modernized, it retains... Located at 27 km from La Souterraine From 290 € to 425 € per week

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Domaine De Vareilles     8.0 Vareilles Located in a charming village, Domaine de Vareille welcomes you in a former farmhouse converted into a refined and elegant hotel. The hotel features comfortable rooms offering a friendly... Located at 8.5 km from La Souterraine Room from 45 €

Château de Fontvieille  8.7 Vareilles The Château de Fontvieille is surrounded by a lovely garden with an outdoor swimming pool. It offers comfortable and well-equipped rooms with refined decor and luxury amenities. Enjoy... Located at 8.5 km from La Souterraine Room from 50 €

Hôtel Du Cèdre    8.6 Bénévent-l'Abbaye Located in Benevent l’Abbaye, in the region of the Limousin, the hotel du Cèdre offers a very good standard of accommodation, a warm swimming-pool, a tennis ground and a shady... Located at 17.1 km from La Souterraine Room from 30 €

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