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Creuse French lake district accommodation

The B&B - Guest House is situated on the edge of the village of Le Grand Bourg near the medieval town of La Souterraine and only 40 mins from Limoges airport. The House has 1 large double or family room, 2 doubles, 1 twin and 1 single room.

Rooms from 20 euros per night including breakfast. Guest lounge, Dining room, bar, use of internet, ample parking, shops and restaurants in the village. A beautiful place to base yourself for walking, fishing, cycling or simply relaxing. Long term rentals available also ideal for house hunting in the area where many a bargain can still be found.

The Creuse has long hot summers and has a rich and affluent history, as the Knights Templar had their headquarters here for many years. La Souterraine is another popular small town, steeped in history and has drawn much interest from archaeologists over the years thanks to its 13th century crypt.

The Creuse has some diverse landscapes - from the vast plains of the Berry to the North, the hilly landscape of the Auvergne to the east and woodland to the south. The easiest way to access the Creuse from the UK is to fly into Limoges, or catch the TGV from Paris. Also for the more adventurous, you can catch a ferry to one of the French ports and drive down.

Also of interest is the village of Oradour sur Glane which was laid waste by the Nazis during their retreat during WW2 and left how it was as a reminder and a memorial. There is a Wolf sanctuary near Gueret which is a nice afternoon out also 3 lakes an area of beauty and an ideal place to wonder and take a picnic.

There are many walks you can do from the village ranging from short strolls to 20k plus hikes, and the river Gartempe circuit is close by. In all a lovely unspoilt region of France, and everyone that leaves here goes home thoroughly relaxed and chilled.