Razès

Razès

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GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION CLOSEST TOWNS
TownRazèsSaint-Sylvestre at 6.4 km (7 min)
Insee code87122Saint-Pardoux at 7.5 km (8 min)
Postcode87640Saint-Léger-la-Montagne at 9.2 km (11 min)
Latitude46.0324780Compreignac at 10.3 km (10 min)
Longitude1.3354040Bessines-sur-Gartempe at 12.7 km (8 min)
AltitudeFrom 360 to 576 metersSaint-Symphorien-sur-Couze at 12.7 km (14 min)
Surface24.14 km²Bonnac-la-Côte at 14.1 km (10 min)
Population1020 inhabitantsAmbazac at 14.4 km (13 min)
Density42 inhabitants/km²Beaune-les-Mines at 15.6 km (11 min)
Chief townLimoges (at 21 km)Thouron at 16.1 km (16 min)
DepartmentHaute-VienneBalledent at 17.4 km (19 min)
RegionLimousinSearch another town
LOCATION

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TOWN PRESENTATION

The common Razès is located in the department of Haute-Vienne, north-west of the Limousin region, 25 km from Limoges, the capital of the Limousin, and 350 km from Paris.

Razès is Pays de Saint-Pardoux - water, sun, nature, forests, protected landscapes - watered by the river Couze which empties into Lake Saint-Pardoux. Backing onto the flanks of the High-Limousin, Pays de Saint-Pardoux is a haven multifaceted ... The mystery of the wild wood, the ubiquity of magical water and the resurgence of the past, make creating this unique background. Its heritage is rich with treasures that are the old Gothic bridge, the lanterns of the dead, Romanesque churches, the many cross ... This country has been able to trace a path to a haven of peace where the discoveries are endless to those who see ...


SIGHTSEEING
  • The small Romanesque church fortified 12th century
  • Sarcophagus carved 15th century
  • Calvaries granite
  • Megalithic Monuments: loose stone and Bourgoin Lavaud Lavaud dolmen Jalounaud
  • Old bridges spanning the Couze
  • Old houses with granite carved lintels, old bread oven, dovecote included in the inventory of Historic Monuments ...
Detailed information
Information pointsVisitor Information Centre of Razès

EVENTS AND CELEBRATIONS
  • Farmers Markets morning in July and August the town
  • Fireworks July 14
  • Chestnut Festival and Apple in October
  • Exhibitions and various proposals for hiking ...

ATTRACTIONS, LEISURES AND ACTIVITES AROUND
  • Lac de Saint Pardoux: The lake stretches over 330 hectares, in a pleasant site. Three sites offer various activities. Everywhere you can swim there but the beach is the largest of Santrop. You can also make the pedal or waterslide, bask on sand or grass. Sailing, windsurfing and canoeing on the basis of Chabannes; speedboat and waterskiing on the site Freaudour.
  • Walking: If you like walking, beautiful walks for all you waiting around Razès in Mountain Ambazac are a few tricks of wheels ...
  • Limoges (15 minutes by car): visit the capital Limousine known worldwide for its fine arts (porcelain and enamels). To see the old kiln porcelain Casseaux, the Cathedral and its gardens, its wonderful museum of companionship, old bridges on Vienna's old shopping districts around the 13th of the small chapel of St. Aurelian (Chapel butchers) timbered houses, its halls very well restored, the station Benedictines and museums Adrien Dubouché (porcelain) and Bishop (the enamel).
  • Bellac, Limousin up capital, and its beautiful old town overlooking the Gartempe.
  • Châteauponsac with their local museum, the old quarter of Moutier and houses of the fifteenth, the old church from the 12th and the beautiful bridge over the Gartempe, the trout stream ...
  • Ambazac and Montméry Castle, birthplace of the Haviland family porcelain ... His race "of Cops and Thieves", the first week of May
  • The Jonchère and beautiful arboretum containing rare species.
  • Bessines-on-Gartempe, hometown of Suzanne Valadon, with its "Pierre Belle" cauldron of mysterious origin who is said to be seven times around the rim on a full moon at midnight to get married in the year. His lodge bees, shieling unique in the region, worth visiting.
  • The Dorat and collegiate eleventh, its old houses and streets, festival "sound and light" in summer.
  • Saint-Léonard-de-Noblat homeland Poulidor and Gay-Lussac, with its collegiate church of the eleventh, a medieval village and the circuit of old mills.
  • A Bessines-on-Gartempe bandas festival every July 14 for a week.
PHOTOS
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Bridge Couze
Stone cradle
 
Pond Couze
Bridge Age
 
Old wells and watering
The Age autumn
 
Cows Limousines
Bruyères
  
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WEATHER
Monday 13 February
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Min. -10°C - Max. -4°C
Tuesday 14 February
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Min. -2°C - Max. 5°C
Wednesday 15 February
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Min. -1°C - Max. 2°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 19.4 km from RazèsFrom 10 € to 35 € per person 

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BEDS & BREAKFASTS 
La ferme de leychoisier    
8.8
Bonnac-la-Côte
Bed and breakfast on the outskirts of Limoges (10 km). Bathroom wc tv wifi communal lounge 90 m² shops 5 km. Hiking mountain bike frame campagnard. Circuit. Breeding sheep bio.
Located 11.9 km from Razès55 € the double room 
Le moulin de l'Aurence    
8.5
Limoges
For your stay in Limoges, 3 cottages very comfortable with private entrance and ground floor in a modern house overlooking the park aurence. Located within 5 minutes from downtown and...
Located 19.8 km from RazèsFrom 48 € to 70 € 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 24 km from Razès48 € the double room 

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VACATION RENTALS 
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 in RazèsFrom 280 € to 380 € per week 
Gîte du Petit Colombier  
10
Saint-Just-le-Martel
At 10 km from Limoges, towards Clermont-Ferrand, for 5 persons, it's a beautiful and carefully restored farmstead. (living room with fire place, fully equipped kitchenette, television...
Located 19.6 km from RazèsFrom 250 € to 340 € per week 

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HOTELS
Château De Vauguenige    
7.7
Saint-Pardoux
This 19th-century manor is located within a 7-hectare park just a 20-minute drive from Limoges. Chateau de Vauguenige features an indoor swimming pool, sauna and hot tub. Each of the...
Located 6.8 km from RazèsRoom from 62 €
Inter-Hotel de France     
8.5
Bessines-sur-Gartempe
Situated in Bessines-sur-Gartempe, in the heart of Limousin, Inter-Hotel de France offers modern rooms all equipped with balconies or terraces. It features a traditional restaurant...
Located 8.6 km from RazèsRoom from 60 €
A la Résidence     
6.8
Beaune-les-Mines
Situated to the north of Limoges, on the A20 heading towards Beaune-les-Mines, 8 minutes from the centre, the A la Résidence is surrounded by a 1.5 hectare oak park. A la Résidence...
Located 14.9 km from RazèsRoom from 57 €

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Haute-Vienne
Inter Hotel Atrium
This Inter Hotel is located in the heart of Limoges and close to Benedictines SNCF Train Station. This 3-star hotel offers...
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