Saint-Hilaire-les-Places

Saint-Hilaire-les-Places

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GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION CLOSEST TOWNS
TownSaint-Hilaire-les-PlacesNexon at 4.6 km (5 min)
Insee code87150Rilhac-Lastours at 4.8 km (8 min)
Postcode87800La Meyze at 8.7 km (9 min)
Latitude45.6487660Meilhac at 8.7 km (10 min)
Longitude1.1591980Ladignac-le-Long at 9.1 km (10 min)
AltitudeFrom 320 to 492 metersSaint-Maurice-les-Brousses at 9.4 km (10 min)
Surface23.06 km²Burgnac at 10.9 km (12 min)
Population889 inhabitantsLa Roche-l'Abeille at 11.9 km (12 min)
Density38 inhabitants/km²Janailhac at 11.9 km (12 min)
National labelBussière-Galant at 13 km (14 min)
Chief townLimoges (at 27 km, 35 min)Jourgnac at 13 km (14 min)
DepartmentHaute-VienneFlavignac at 13.2 km (14 min)
RegionLimousinSearch another town
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TOWN PRESENTATION

Saint-Hilaire-les-Places, scored "4 flowers", gold medal 2001 European Competition for Towns and villages in bloom, offering an annual quality flowers worth the trip. This floral highlights the Notre-Dame, dating from the 17th century and houses quarry granite quarried blue Saint-Hilaire for more than half of the 20th century.

Found that flowering in the village of Old Saint-Hilaire, the historic heart of the town where stands the Romanesque church of the 12th century, recently renovated and which have been updated with beautiful frescos of the origin of the church. Stained glass lately signed Lea Sham's embellish this place.

Saint-Hilaire-les-Places combines tradition and modernity. Indeed, a museum shop of the earth can pass on to younger generations the skills of many tile makers who exploited the clay soil of the south of the town. Today two more tile craftsmanship are active, producing the flat tile that gives its character to the structure of the country. Courses of clay are offered year round for children and adults.

The town of Saint-Hilaire-les-Places has developed a tourism industry around Lake Boat and beach. It is an ideal place for trekking on foot, by bicycle, on horseback, but also for the practice of fishing for carp or predator.


SIGHTSEEING
  • Village of Old Saint-Hilaire.
  • 12th century Romanesque church.
  • Chapel of Our Lady of the 17th century.
  • Workshop Museum of the Earth.
  • Lake Piacenza and its beach, pedal boats, waterslide, bar.
  • Horseback riding: Pleasure Lake, Lake Saint-Hilaire-les-Places, it is offered riding lessons and rides for the older or pony for the little ones (lectures and walks are assured that the summer).
Detailed information
TransportTrain station of Lafarge

EVENTS AND CELEBRATIONS
  • Guided walks to the Romanesque church of Old Saint-Hilaire during July and August.
  • In July and August, market picnic at Lake Placentia, sale and consumption of locally produced handicrafts.
  • On 15 August, traditional holiday at Lake Boat, inflatable games for children, garage sale, the evening meal, fireworks on the lake, dancing at night.

ATTRACTIONS, LEISURES AND ACTIVITES AROUND
Leisure activities
NameType of activityPriceTown
Activity at Espace Hermeline leisure centreNature and the outdoorsFrom 8 € to 25 €Bussière-Galant (9.9 km)
Quad and buggy hireSports sensationsFrom 35 € to 260 €Saint-Paul (25 km)

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WEATHER
Wednesday 19 June
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Thursday 20 June
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Min. 12°C - Max. 17°C
Friday 21 June
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RESTAURANTS 
Les Chaumières  
9.5
Nexon
Les Chaumières restaurant welcomes you in a chic and authentic, in the heart of the Limousin Nexon. This sumptuous residence will seduce you with its interior resembling Stately, majestic...
Located 2.5 km from Saint-Hilaire-les-Places39 € per person 

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BEDS & BREAKFASTS 
Le puyrenon, maison de maître du 17ème    
9.3
Flavignac
Table, and cottages, campers, picnic formula, theme days... Check In from 17 hours to 10 hours and departure (cleaning, preparing thank you for your understanding)
Located 10.6 km from Saint-Hilaire-les-Places40 € the double room 
Domaine de la Ribière  
Pageas
In the Parc Naturel Périgord-Limousin, near the road Limoges-Périgueux, owned 32 acres, fully fenced with a lake of carp fishing, heated pool, sauna. Sylviane and Michel offer 6 rooms...
Located 12.8 km from Saint-Hilaire-les-Places75 € the double room 
Domaine de la dame de lauriere    
9.6
Solignac
Domaine de la Dame de Laurière is a house of the 18th century former coaching inn on the way to Saint Jacques de Compostela. His romantic garden overlooking the river 'the Briance'....
Located 13.9 km from Saint-Hilaire-les-PlacesFrom 65 € to 69 € the double room 

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VACATION RENTALS 
Le cadran solaire  
9.2
Saint-Yrieix-la-Perche
The gates of Perigord and the Corrèze, independent apartment on the ground floor of the house owners. Close proximity to the town center and the lake, very quiet area overlooking pond....
Located 14.6 km from Saint-Hilaire-les-PlacesFrom 190 € to 310 € per week 
La Petite Maison  
9.4
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 20 km from Saint-Hilaire-les-PlacesFrom 325 € to 695 € per week 
La Grange  
9.8
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Champagnac-la-Rivière
Located 30 minutes from Limoges in Haute Vienne / Perigord. This large family house With a heated pool is situated in a quiet corner of the countryside, tastefully and comfortably ...
Located 20 km from Saint-Hilaire-les-PlacesFrom 925 € to 1100 € 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 20 km from Saint-Hilaire-les-Places13.50 € per day 
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 27 km from Saint-Hilaire-les-PlacesFrom 16.70 € to 19.70 € per day 

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HOTELS
Au Moulin de la Gorce    
8.7
La Roche-l'Abeille
This hotel is set in a 16th century building in La Roche-l’Abeille, in the Limousin region. It offers a garden with a terrace and a pond, and guests are invited to dine in the Michelin-starred...
Located 10.2 km from Saint-Hilaire-les-PlacesRoom from 105 €
Hotel La Tour Blanche     
8.2
Saint-Yrieix-la-Perche
Situated at the crossroads of the Dordogne and Corrèze regions, this brand new hotel welcomes you in green settings between town and countryside and it offers panoramic views of a small...
Located 13.7 km from Saint-Hilaire-les-PlacesRoom from 70 €
Logis Le Saint Eloi     
7.6
Solignac
Situated south of Limoges in the heart of the charming village of Solignac, this hotel offers quiet, comfortable accommodation on the Way of St James. The Logis Le Saint Éloi features...
Located 14.9 km from Saint-Hilaire-les-PlacesRoom from 67 €

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Haute-Vienne
Best Western Hôtel Richelieu
This hotel, nestled between 2 historic pedestrian areas, began as a hotel in the 1930s and continues to welcome guests to...
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