There are so many things locally to enjoy, so we’ve put together some of our favourites to help you get started.
From local restaurants to stunning scenery to historic attractions, there’s plenty to enjoy throughout your stay with us.
There are many lovely walks in & around the Creuse, please ask us for details.
We are delighted to recommend our local restaurant Le Passe Muraille situated just a 4 minute drive from our B&B. A cosy ambiance and delicious food!
Located in the Creuse Valley, also called Valley of the Painters in reference to the hundreds of painters who settled there such as Claude Monet, Armand Guillaumin or Francis Picabia, the town is ideally positioned in the heart of the enchanting landscape of the Creuse. Artists and poets have also contributed to the fame of Crozant Chopin, George Sand & Maurice Rollinat to name a few.
Take a coffee or lunch at the Eclat d’Soleil cafe And while away an hour people watching on the terrace.
You can discover the ruins of one of the most remarkable castles in the region. Sail off on a scenic boat trip down the river, or for the energetic hire a kayak and explore for yourself. Both options can be booked at the lakeside Hotel du Lac.
Situated an easy 20 minute walk from the B&B you can take a circular walk around the lake and then back to the B&B in less than an hour. During the summer months you can have a drink or meal at L’Aquarelle Restaurant at the lake.
(by appointment only)
Less than 6km from the B&B you can explore the Jardin ArtBotanic, created by the talented Lionel Ewertz who continues to evolve it.
Walk, relax and educate your inner botanist
A medieval tower and dungeon with a gentle walk back to the centre of the town or take one of the many paths down to the Etang du Cheix. Its grounds include a medieval garden and an amphitheatre seating 2000, where the first weekend in August every year you can watch the spectacular “Fresque Bridier”
There are many other leisure facilities in the area you can visit Lac Chambon and the town of Eguzon where you will find a wealth of watersports.
There is also the lovely Lac Courtille in Gueret.
Both Lac Courtille and Lac Chambon have great facilities for young children including inflatable playgrounds in the lake.
Chateau Boussac, Gargilise, Argenton-Sur-Creuse, Benevant L’Abbaye, Ahun, Masgot are all within an hour’s drive.
Walk along the river Creuse which names our county, and enjoy a lunch at the Auberge des Pecheurs. Tuesday evenings in the summer are Jazz nights and regular music events are held on warm summer evenings on the riverside terrace.
Take in a day trip to the historic city of Limoges, trains depart from our local station and take just 30 mins.
By car you can visit the World War 2 memorial village of Oradour-sur-Glane. Also, for the green fingered, the meticulous gardens of Prieure d’Orsan, and slightly further away the Chateau Valancay especially for those with an interest in the Napoleonic period. Confolens is a delightful town beautifully sitting astride La Vienne river.