Oradour-sur-Glane

Oradour-sur-Glane

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GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION CLOSEST TOWNS
TownOradour-sur-GlaneJaverdat at 5.6 km (6 min)
Insee code87110Veyrac at 7.2 km (7 min)
Postcode87520Saint-Victurnien at 7.7 km (8 min)
Latitude45.9310789Cieux at 9.8 km (10 min)
Longitude1.0327460Peyrilhac at 9.9 km (10 min)
AltitudeFrom 227 to 312 metersSaint-Gence at 10.6 km (10 min)
Surface38.16 km²Sainte-Marie-de-Vaux at 10.8 km (12 min)
Population2205 inhabitantsSaint-Brice-sur-Vienne at 13 km (13 min)
Density58 inhabitants/km²Verneuil-sur-Vienne at 13 km (12 min)
Chief townLimoges (at 23 km, 27 min)Montrollet at 13.9 km (14 min)
DepartmentHaute-VienneNieul at 14.2 km (14 min)
RegionLimousinSearch another town
LOCATION

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TOWN PRESENTATION

Located on the territory of the Community of Communes Vienna-Glane, Oradour-sur-Glane you to the heart of the Monts de Blond with a mosaic of green landscape with its forests, hills and ponds. It creates a quiet and relaxing where you can find yourself in harmony with nature, which makes the charm of the beautiful Limousin region.


SIGHTSEEING
  • The Centre of Memory - Village Martyr:
  • The Centre of Memory explains the tragic events in Oradour-sur-Glane June 10, 1944, where 642 people were massacred by the Waffen SS Das Reich division. The village has remained intact after the passage of the Nazis.
  • Information and reservations: 0555430430.
  • The New Oradour:
  • The Tourist Office offers guided tours of the New Oradour to understand how Oradour was rebuilt after the tragedy of June 10, 1944.
  • Information and reservations: +33 5 55 03 13 73.
  • Hiking, horseback riding and mountain biking: the common Oradour-sur-Glane offers five hiking trails. A plate (fee) detailing each trail is available at the Tourist Office.
Detailed information
Information pointsTourist Office of Oradour-sur-Glane

EVENTS AND CELEBRATIONS
  • Every Tuesday morning all year round market.
  • July: Farmers Market countries.

ATTRACTIONS, LEISURES AND ACTIVITES AROUND
  • Mortemart (15 km): Village ranked among the most beautiful villages in France.
  • Montrol-Senard (15 km): Typical village where you can discover the Limousin from May to November the course Nostalgia Rural. You will find scenes of daily life in the past. Craft shop at the Office of Tourism.
  • Saint-Junien (12 km): City glover extending edges of the edges of Vienna Glane. Provides architectural value with its collegiate church of the 13th century.
  • Canoeing on the Vienna St. Victurnien (8 km) or Aixe-sur-Vienne (20 km).
  • Aqua Recreation Center in Saint-Junien (12 km).
  • Walking in the Monts de Blond with more than 150 km of marked trails for hiking, equestrian and mountain bike and explore the stones Legends.
PHOTOS
Centre of Memory
 
Church of the martyred village
Village martyr - Car Dr
 
Church of the martyred village
town hall
 
Hiking
Cows limousines
 
Area camper
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WEATHER
Wednesday 15 February
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Min. 2°C - Max. 5°C
Thursday 16 February
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Min. -2°C - Max. 6°C
Friday 17 February
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Min. -2°C - Max. 4°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 19.8 km from Oradour-sur-GlaneFrom 10 € to 35 € per person 

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BEDS & BREAKFASTS 
Le Moulin de la Fauvette    
9.1
Oradour-sur-Glane
We are situated in the heart of La Fauvette, a small hamlet only 3 km from the very historic town of Oradour sur Glane in the region of the Limousin. Mike and Amanda welcome you to...
Located in Oradour-sur-Glane53 € the double room 
La Musardière  
Saint-Brice-sur-Vienne
Near Limoges – Bed & Breakfast in peaceful countryside, converted barn, five comfortable guest rooms with en-suite facilities, terrace and large garden. Dinner can be booked. Easter...
Located 6.7 km from Oradour-sur-Glane54 € the double room 
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 12.6 km from Oradour-sur-Glane48 € the double room 

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VACATION RENTALS 
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 16.9 km from Oradour-sur-Glane275 € per week 
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 26 km from Oradour-sur-GlaneFrom 280 € to 380 € per week 
La Petite Maison  
9.4
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Champagnac-la-Rivière
A charming cozy cottage, situated in a quiet location close to local shops. This cottage is fully equipped to help you enjoy a relaxing holiday, with access to the heated pool. Ideal...
Located 29 km from Oradour-sur-GlaneFrom 300 € to 690 € per week 

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CAMPSITES 
Parc Verger    
8.8
Champagnac-la-Rivière
Ideally situated in the Heart of France within a few kilometres of the N21, a convenient day's drive from the Channel ports, Parc Verger has been developed by Bob and Di Banks in a...
Located 25 km from Oradour-sur-Glane17 € per day 

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HOTELS
L'Azur Hotel Citotel     
8.6
Saint-Junien
Close to the Limoges Bellegarde Airport, the Citotel Saint-Junien L’azur offers soundproofed rooms with free Wi-Fi access. A free, secure garage is provided on site. Each guest room...
Located 7.9 km from Oradour-sur-GlaneRoom from 60 €
Hotel Argos     
6.9
Saint-Junien
Hotel Argos is located just 200 metres from the centre of Saint Junien. It offers en suite rooms with a telephone and cable TV. Free private parking is available onsite. Continental...
Located 10.7 km from Oradour-sur-GlaneRoom from 50 €
Inter-Hotel Le Boeuf Rouge     
7.9
Saint-Junien
Welcoming, fully restored and situated 6 miles from Oradour-sur-Glane, the hotel offers quiet accommodation and seminar rooms. Inter-Hotel Le Boeuf Rouge offers the ideal location...
Located 11.1 km from Oradour-sur-GlaneRoom from 62 €

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Haute-Vienne
Bienvenue Hotel
Bienvenue Hotel is located in a landscaped garden beside the A20 motorway, north of Limoges. It offers rooms with classic...
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