Local Area

Set on the western slopes of the Massif Central, rural Limousin, with its quiet pastures and ancient villages, remains one of the most unspoilt areas of France. An abundance of lakes and rivers make it ideal for fishing and watersports.

*	20 mins from lake beaches
*	25 mins from historic Limoges
*	Water sports
*	Golf courses
*	Walking and cycling

The property is situated in a small hamlet in Chamboret, Haute Vienne. A bank, doctors and dentist are available locally. Large supermarkets and hypermarkets are within a 20 minute drive.

TRAVEL Limoges Airport is 20 minutes by car, with Poitiers Airport an hour away. Both have car hire available. The port of Calais is 460 miles away, approximately at 6.5 hour drive. Transport is essential for visiting this area.

SIGHTSEEING The historic capital of the region, Limoges is 25 minutes drive from the gite. Limoges is famous worldwide for its porcelain and has excellent shopping and cultural attractions, including the old city with its cathedral, museums and botanical gardens.

The nearest large town, 15 km from Chamboret, is St. Junien, known for its leather goods, in particular glove-making. The historic town of Bellac is just 12 km away.

The Second World War martyr village of Oradour sur Glane is also a short drive away.

Good shopping facilities can be found at Poitiers, an hour from the house, and the theme park Futuroscope is located there.

A little further afield, about an hour and a half away, is the Perigord/Dordogne region, known for its chateaus and numerous other places of interest, including prehistoric cave paintings.

ACTIVITIES - There are beaches at Lake St. Pardoux, 20 minutes drive away, with a water chute, boating and a children's play area. Slightly further afield is Lake Vassaviere, boasting 6 sandy beaches and watersports (with lifeguard patrol in July and August).

Golf - The area has golf courses to suit everyone, from novice to the experienced golfer. The property is just 15 minutes drive from a brand new golf course at Mortmart (open from Sept 07). Other golf courses include Golf de St Junien, Golf de Porcelaine and Golf de Limoges which are all less than a 40 minute drive.

In addition, there are 6 other golf courses in the Limousin region, all reachable within a one and a half hour drive or so. Golf clubs, trolley and buggy hire available from all courses.

Cycling (with bicycle hire available locally), go-karting, horse riding and fishing are all available within a 25 minute drive. Signposted walking trails ranging from 3km to full-day routes through the countryside are popular with walkers and ramblers.

USEFUL LINKS:

Official Limousin Region website

Ryanair

Flybe (services to Limoges from Newcastle, Manchester and Southampton)

European Car Hire