Limousin places to visit and attractions
Below you can explore some of the most popular highlights and places of interest in the Limousin region. See also our Limousin travel guide.
Aixe-sur-Vienne (Haute-Vienne)
The quiet town of Aixe-sur-Vienne has few important monuments, but is a pleasure to explore See guide
Arboretum Al Gaulhia (Correze)
The Arboretum Al Gaulhia is a 10 hectare arboretum with gardens and ponds, and a wide range of impressive trees See guide
Argentat (Correze)
The highlight of a visit to Argentat is the lovely view across the river from the quais See guide
Arnac-Pompadour (Correze)
The village of Arnac-Pompadour is centre for a Haras National, and also has an imposing 15th century castle See guide
Aubazine (Correze)
Aubazine is a small village in Corrèze with an important 12th century abbey church See guide
Aubusson (Creuse)
Aubusson is world famous for the rugs that have been produced here during several centuries See guide Advertisement
Beaulieu-sur-Dordogne (Correze)
The town of Beaulieu-sur-Dordogne you can explore the attractive old town and walk along the Dordogne river See guide
Bellac (Haute-Vienne)
The small market town of Bellac has some medieval houses of interest, and a picturesque bridge across the river See guide
Chalus (Haute-Vienne)
Châlus is a small market town with two ruined castles in the Monts du Chalus region of Limousin See guide
Collonges-la-Rouge (Correze)
The village of Collonges-le-Rouge is very distinctive, being built almost entirely from red rock See guide
Correze (village) (Correze)
Correze is a very small village but the historic quarter certainly merits a visit See guide
Curemonte (Correze)
In a lovely hilltop position, Curemonte is less touristic than many of the 'most beautiful villages in France' but certainly should be visited See guide
Donzenac (Correze)
Both the medieval centre of Donzenac and the steep wooded slopes that surround the village contribute equally to its charm See guide
Gimel-les-Cascades (Correze)
Gimel-les-Cascades is a pretty village in Correze best known for its ancient toll bridge and castle and its scenic waterfalls See guide
La Souterraine (Creuse)
La Souterraine is one of those 'hard to find' traditional French towns that are always a pleasure to discover See guide Advertisement
Lac de Saint-Pardoux (Haute-Vienne)
The Lac de Saint-Pardoux s a large leisure lake in the Haute-Vienne department See guide
Lake Vassiviere (Haute-Vienne)
The largest lake in Limousin, Lake Vassiviere is a popular leisure lake with numerous activities available See guide
Le Jardin de Liliane (Haute-Vienne)
Le Jardin de Liliane is one of our favourite gardens open to the public in the Limoges area See guide
Le-Dorat (Haute-Vienne)
In the small town of Le Dorat you will enjoy exploring the old town and visiting the Collegiale Church of Saint-Pierre See guide
Les Jardins de Colette (Correze)
The Jardins de Colette is a garden which represents the life of Colette in a series of gardens. See guide
Limoges (Haute-Vienne)
Limoges is not usually featured on a list of 'must be visited places' but actually has an interesting centre, well worth exploring. See guide
Lubersac (Correze)
Lubersac is a small town in Corrèze with a church and a 15th century house among its historic monuments See guide
Meymac (Correze)
Meymac should be beter known to tourists - the stone buildings in the town centre are both attractive and interesting See guide
Meyssac (Correze)
Meyssac is a village in Correze with an interesting historic centre built in the famous red sandstone of the region See guide
Montrol-Senard (Haute-Vienne)
Montrol-Senard is a traditional Limousin village which has been turned into an ecomuseum. See guide
Mortemart (Haute-Vienne)
Now listed among the 'most beautiful villages in France', Mortemart is a very pleasant village to pass an hour or two exploring See guide
Oradour-sur-Glane (Haute-Vienne)
The village of Oradour-sur-Glane is a memorial town, now maintained in the condition it was left in by the retreating Nazis in 1944. Very moving experience. See guide
Pierre-Buffiere (Haute-Vienne)
The small village of Pierre-Buffiere is listed as a village d'etape - a village to visit during your journey - and we found it ideal for a picnic! See guide
Rochechouart (Haute-Vienne)
On the edge of the Perigord-Limousin Regional Natural Park, Rochechouart has a castle and Museum of Modern Art to visit See guide
Saint-Angel (Correze)
Saint-Angel is a very small village but also a pleasant diversion when you are passing See guide
Saint-Bonnet-la-Rivière (Correze)
Saint-Bonnet-la-Rivière is a small village with an unusual round church in the Corrèze countryside See guide
Saint-Junien (Haute-Vienne)
After exploring Saint-Junien and the Collegiale Church of Saint-Junien be sure to also visit the valley of the Glane river See guide
Saint-Leonard-de-Noblat (Haute-Vienne)
Saint-Leonard-de-Noblat, with its medieval houses and collegiale church, is a reminder that the town has been an important pilgrimage destination for many centuries See guide
Saint-Robert (Correze)
Centred around the 12th century Church of Saint-Robert, Saint-Robert is classed among the 'most beautiful villages in France' See guide
Saint-Yrieix-la-Perche (Haute-Vienne)
Saint-Yrieix-la-Perche is a small town with a collegiale church and a small historic centre to explore See guide
Segur-le-Chateau (Correze)
The part of Segur-le-Chateau with medieval houses next to the river is especially beautiful, but elsewhere there is also much to enjoy See guide
Tours de Merle (Correze)
The Tours de Merle is a group of medieval castles in ruins in a picturesque setting above a river See guide
Treignac (Correze)
The medieval quarter around the 11th century church is the highlight in the village of Treignac See guide
Tulle (Correze)
The area around the cathedral and the river frontage in Tulle both add to the charm of the capital of Correze See guide
Turenne (Correze)
The medieval village at Turenne still also has two fortified towers, and beautiful views across Limousin See guide
Uzerche (Correze)
The Vézère Valley below and the numerous historic monuments up the hill together make Uzerche one of our favourite Limousin towns See guide
Vigeois (Correze)
Vigeois is a village with a pretty medieval bridge on the Vézère river and an 11th century abbey church to see See guideFor more information see the Limousin guide
Tourist attractions to visit in Limousin
The following sites have received official "tourist classifications"...
Aquarium
Aquarium du Limousin
UNESCO world heritage sites
Saint-Leonard de Noblat église (monuments on French pilgrim routes): See tourist guide
Villages classified as "most beautiful villages"
Collonges-la-Rouge: See tourist guide
Curemonte: See tourist guide
Segur-le-Chateau: See tourist guide
Treignac: See tourist guide
Turenne: See tourist guide
Towns classified as Recommended Detours
Aubusson: See tourist guide
Meymac: See tourist guide
Saint-Leonard-de-Noblat: See tourist guide
Saint-Yrieix-la-Perche
Towns of Art and History
Limoges: See tourist guide
Ville d'etape
Bellac: See tourist guide
Bessines-sur-Gartempe
Donzenac: See tourist guide
Gouzon
La Souterraine: See tourist guide
Magnac-Bourg
Pierre-Buffiere: See tourist guide
Uzerche: See tourist guide
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