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 km²Verneuil-sur-Vienne at 13 km (12 min)
Population2277 inhabitantsSaint-Brice-sur-Vienne at 13 km (13 min)
Density59 inhabitants/km²Montrollet at 13.9 km (14 min)
Chief townLimoges (at 23 km, 27 min)Nieul at 14.2 km (14 min)
DepartmentHaute-VienneMontrol-Sénard at 15.3 km (15 min)
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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.
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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.
Leisure activities
NameType of activityPriceTown
Arbre & Aventure forest acrobatics parkSports sensations518 €Razès (24 km)
Sports fishing in Upper LimousinNature and the outdoors160 €Ambazac (26 km)

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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
Sunday 19 May
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Min. 5°C - Max. 11°C
Monday 20 May
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Min. 5°C - Max. 12°C
Tuesday 21 May
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RESTAURANTS 
La Chapelle Saint Martin  
8.6
Nieul
Calm and elegance you expect La Chapelle Saint Martin. Located a few kilometers from Limoges, the hotel-restaurant Relais & Châteaux delight palates and supporters of the campaign....
Located 11.9 km from Oradour-sur-Glane70 € per person 
Restaurant Lauryvan  
8.7
Saint-Junien
The Lauryvan is a very nice little restaurant with several rooms and lounges to welcome you in this restaurant you can taste delicious traditional cuisine. These rooms allow you to...
Located 12.2 km from Oradour-sur-Glane43 € per person 
Le Relais des Etangs  
10
Nantiat
A few kilometers from Limoges, in a peaceful and nature of the Limousin, do not miss Le Relais des Etangs. You first enter in an old mansion typical of the area and then you enter a...
Located 14.3 km from Oradour-sur-Glane27 € per person 

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BEDS & BREAKFASTS 
Le Moulin de la Fauvette    
9.2
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-GlaneFrom 54 € to 85 € the double room 
La Musardière    
10
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 
Maison Lavaud
Cieux
Lavaud House: Charming farm cottage nestled at the foot of a spur of the granite mountains of Blond sector in protected area since 1977. Come and enjoy this haven of peace in the forest,...
Located 8 km from Oradour-sur-GlaneFrom 250 € to 370 € 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 17 km from Oradour-sur-Glane275 € per week 
Grue Demoiselle - Grand Capacite Gite
Rancon
The house is a converted farmhouse on the edge of the forest Chardent, a peaceful place with a walled garden, 5 bedrooms with en-suites and large kitchen and dining room that is well...
Located 22 km from Oradour-sur-GlaneFrom 750 € to 950 € per week 

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CAMPSITES 
Parc Verger    
8.8
Champagnac-la-Rivière
Located in the heart of France easily near the A20 and a few kilometers from the N21 Parc Verger is run by Bob and Di Banks in a beautiful part of the Perigord Limousin Natural Park....
Located 25 km from Oradour-sur-Glane13.50 € per day 

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HOTELS
L'Azur Hotel Citotel    
8.6
Saint-Junien
Close to the Limoges Bellegarde Airport, L'Azur Hotel Citotel offers soundproofed rooms with free Wi-Fi access. A free, secure garage is provided on site. Each guest room has a flat-screen...
Located 7.8 km from Oradour-sur-GlaneRoom from 55 €
Hotel Argos    
6.5
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 10.8 km from Oradour-sur-GlaneRoom from 40 €
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 70 €

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Hôtel Familia - Nos Rêves
Hôtel Familia - Nos Rêves is located in the heart of Limoges, just 150 metres from Bénédictins Train Station and a 15 minute...
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