| Limousin is arguably one of the last areas of "real | | | | French villages with authentic architecture, cafes, |
| France" largely untouched by mass investment in | | | | restaurants and parks which are far less affected by |
| infrastructure and tourism. If you enjoy the serenity | | | | tourism than many other regions. In these villages |
| of the countryside and outdoor life in general then | | | | you will find extremely good value stone-built |
| this region could be just what you're looking for. The | | | | cottages and farmhouses and friendly neighbours. |
| price of property here is also very reasonable with a | | | | However you cannot expect the local people to |
| 2 bedroom house with a garden starting from just | | | | speak English to you so you will need to brush up on |
| £60,000. | | | | your French if you wish to integrate yourself into the |
| Location: | | | | community and fully take advantage of the area. |
| Limousin is situated in central France bordering the | | | | Places of Interest: Limousin holds many places of |
| regions of Centre, Auvergne, Midi-Pyrenees, Aquitaine | | | | interest too which include its numerous chateaux |
| & Poitou-Charentes. It comprises the departments of | | | | such as Chateaux de Boussac and Chateau de Chalus |
| Correze, Haute-Vienne & La Creuse and sits 350km | | | | and its museums like the "Moulin du Got"; one of last |
| south of Paris. Its main airport is at Limoges but a | | | | remnants of the flourishing paper making industry in |
| new airport is about to open in Brive-la-Gaillard | | | | the area. There are a number of wildlife parks |
| operated by some low-cost airlines. | | | | including "Les Loupes de Chabrières in Gueret", |
| Attractions: | | | | Parc de Reynou near Limoges and the Aquarium in |
| This rural area offers a multitude of attractions but is | | | | Limoges itself. If you prefer to get more up close |
| most famous for its multitude of lakes and rivers | | | | and personal with nature then a visit to the Creuse |
| which supports many water activities including fishing, | | | | department is worthwhile. Covered in large swathes |
| swimming, sailing, windsurfing and kayaking or simply | | | | of Forest of Oak, Pine & Chestnut, criss-crossed |
| relaxing on one of the sandy lake beaches. Other | | | | with many streams and lakes this department offers |
| outdoor activities in Limousin include pony-trekking, | | | | great mountain-biking and walking territory where |
| walking and golf on one of its many good value | | | | you can see and hear much of the local wildlife and |
| courses. | | | | take in the beautiful surroundings. |
| Dotted around the region are thousands of traditional | | | | |