 On Site With the river Creuse running through our grounds, fishing is available. Also on site there is a tennis court and a boules area Aubusson The world capital for Tapestry weaving since 6th century. The Departmental Museum, the old tapestry makers house, factories, galleries and workshops all invite you to step inside and discover their trades and masterpieces. www.ville-aubusson.com Bourganeuf The first French town to receive electricity. Its museum of electrification teaches us about this development. Franseches / Masgot Creuse stonemasons were experienced master builders who took their know-how with them as far as Paris and beyond. Francois Michaud, a stonecutter at the end of 19th century decorated his village with astonishing figures and animals in stone. Gueret The Capital of La Creuse. La Foret de Chabrieres with marked foothpaths through the forest. Les Loups de Chabrieres cleverly designed animal park. You can see the wolves in their environment. A museum space complements this 'walk with wolves' www.ot-gueret.fr Limoges Renowned since the Middle Ages for its craftsmanship in Porcelain, enamel and leather. Discover its unique museums and porcelain factories. www.tourismelimoges.com Moutier d'Ahun Situated on the river Creuse, Moutier d'Ahun is a wonderful example of French cultural heritage. The 10th century Church at Moutier d'Ahun with Romanesque and Gothic sections houses 18th century carved wooden panelling and stone ornaments displaying prophets, angels and animals. The romanesque style bridge dominates the river Creuse. The Abbey Mill museum houses over 1000 pieces of vintage Creusois country tools. PHOTOS Vassiviere One of the largest French lakes (over 1000 hectares), Vassiviere is a true miniature inland sea. All nautical activities – beach, water sports, sailing, fishing, mountain biking, horse riding, rambling is possible. Contact Departmental Tourist Office CDT Creuse, 43 Place Bonnyaud, BP243 23005 Gueret Cedex Tel 00 33 (0)5 55 51 93 23 Email: tourisme-creuse@cg23.fr www.cg23.fr Cycling With over 1244 kms of marked paths for cyclists, what a wonderful and carefree way to discover the Creuse Bicycles for hire in Aubusson and Gueret . There are also organised cycle tracks ranging from 8 kms to 40 kms Foot and Bridle paths for ramblers, riders and mountain bikes (2500 kms of signed footpaths, 145,500 hectares of woodland) Fishing La Creuse is a fisherman's paradise with 3800 kms of streams and rivers and 3000 ha of lakes. It is an area for all abilities, with the smaller rivers perfect for beginners and children with the larger rivers and lakes offering great conditions for the more experienced anglers. Le Moulin du Comte is situated on the Banks of the river Creuse, where you have fishing on your doorstep Golfing A new 18 hole Golf course is due to re-open in 2004 at Gouzon (approx 20 mins away) with a selection of courses available in the greater Limousin Region. Information can be obtained locally. Horse Riding Discover the Creuse on horseback. Ride the colourful, natural paths and tracks across rivers, forests and meadows. There are stables in nearby towns where lessons or rides can be arranged. Walking Enjoy the Creuse by foot taking time to savour the multiple facets of this beautiful countryside. There are 15 recognised theme walks with maps ranging from 4 kms up to 26 kms. These can be enjoyed on your own, with a guided group and with donkeys. Watersports Wide choice of lakes and beaches with facilities for bathing, windsurfing etc. The larges lake, Lac du Vassiviere offers all watersports activies but if you prefer to stay closer to home, there are many smaller lakes in surrounding towns for swimming and offering some watersport activies. For the more energetic there is canoeing / Kayaking. www.kcmgueret.fr.st |