Main Attractions In Limousin

Le Parc du Reynou

A 300 hectare safari park in the grounds of the magnificent estate of the Chateau du Reynou. Animals are grouped by geographical origin, so you can see an African plain, with zebra and giraffe, an Asian area with yaks and snow leopard and many others! There are more than 500 animals, 110 different species coming from 5 continents.
It is situated off junction 37 on the A20 Autoroute, Park Animalier Reynou, Le Reynou, 87110 Le Vigen.
Tel: 05 55 00 40 00.

Aquarium du Limousin

The Aquarium du limousin has more than 300 species of fish from all over the world and an underground reservoir dating back over 100 years. Open all year round.
Aquarium du Limousin, 2 boulevard Gambetta, 87000 Limoges Tel 05 55 33 57 33

Not Quite Harry Potter’s Train

Well, maybe not Harry Potter's, but similar! Take a nostalgic sightseeing trip on a steam train plying the 100km between Limoges and Ussel, through spectacular gorges and rolling hills and across the plateau des Millesvaches. Punctuated by shows, stops for lunch and a choice of walks and visits. Vienne Vezere Vapeur offers a range of itineries and themes. For more information contact;
Vienne Vezere Vapeur, 87120 Eymoutiers. Tel; 05 55 69 57 62 or www.trainvapeur.co.uk

Red Deer

Over 150 red deer live on the property of the Domaine du Cros. A two-hour tour in a four-wheel drive will reveal all about their private lives.
Domaine du Cros, 23210 Azat Chatenet (20km from Bourganeuf) Tel; 05 55 52 35 62

Places to Eat

Hotel de France

Avenue du 11 Novembre, 87250, Bessines sur Garetempe
Telephone 00 33 555 76 09 28
This hotel is situated in the heart of the Limousin countryside, in the first “Village Etape” of France. The hotel offers you a stay of quietness and comfort. There are 10 rooms and one of those is wheelchair friendly.

Hotel-Restaurant des Voyageurs

27 avenue du General de Gaulle, 87240, Ambazac
Telephone 00 33 555 56 60 31
The Hotel-Restaurant is located in a beautiful natural setting in a small, but peaceful town at the foot of the Monts d’Ambazac. It will appeal to nature-lovers. You will also enjoy the opportunity to go riding or on long walks in the beautiful surrounding countryside.

Auberge de Chatelus Le Marcheix

Situated on the main square in the centre of Chatelus le Marcheix, this friendly little auberge offers hearty, well prepared, food. If you are hungry then this is the place to eat and you are guaranteed a warm and friendly welcome from Gilles, the owner, who speaks a little English also. The restaurant is open every day during the summer months and most days during the winter when it closes every other weekend. Telephone: 05 55 64 47 09

L'Occitane Crêperie - La Souterraine

Situated in the old town of La Souterraine close to the church. At lunchtimes - Crêpe with egg, ham and cheese, a sweet or buttered crêpe to end with and a bottle of cider all for around 10 euro's - Excellent! Also a wide choice of different crêpes available.
Closed Sundays and Mondays.
Specialities : galettes au sarrazin - salades - tartiflettes, truffade (by reservation)
7 Place du Fort
23300 LA SOUTERRAINE
Tel : 05 55 63 33 47

A La Bonne-Auberge
Situated in Nouzerines in the north of La Creuse - you will receive a warm welcome at La Bonne Auberge where the chef is a member of the "Toque Blanche du Limousin", which means that the refined cuisine, from locally sourced produce, will be prepared to a high standard with a genuine feel for the products and tradition of the region.
The menus range from 15 to 40 Euros and are based around three themes - traditional, discovery, and gastronomic (for the really hungry amongst you!)
La Bonne Auberge
1, Rue de Lilas
23600 Nouzerines
Tel: 05 55 82 01 18