Milleplod Posted September 7, 2004 Share Posted September 7, 2004 Hi all.We only bought our tiny house in Correze in May, and our second trip down there is coming up this weekend. Can anyone recommend any days out/places to visit?! We're going with my in-laws, (both of whom are very interested in history)...I know I've left it a bit late to ask, and I've no doubt that as our visits increase we'll pick up on places of interest ourselves, but any help or recommendations would be gratefully received! Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kent Posted September 8, 2004 Share Posted September 8, 2004 If history is your thing then I can highly recommend Oradour. Not somewhere you can say you enjoy but it is incredibly moving. I wouldn't have missed going for anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moon Posted September 8, 2004 Share Posted September 8, 2004 Would agree with Kent we went this summer having meant to go on a number of occassions. Even reading up on net before didnt stop me being amazed by the sheer scale of it.Not 'enjoyable' but something every one should see, certainly a must for those interested in history.Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aly Posted September 8, 2004 Share Posted September 8, 2004 If by history you also mean areas other than the second world war their are countless beautiful villages and towns in the area just visit a local tourist office. They usually have hundreds of attractions in each area; in addition just type Limosin on one of the search engines and you should get info on local attractions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penny29 Posted September 8, 2004 Share Posted September 8, 2004 Hi,Whereabouts in the Correze are you and how far are you prepared to drive to visit places of interest? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milleplod Posted September 8, 2004 Author Share Posted September 8, 2004 Thanks for the Oradour suggestion....that's on the 'definite' list!Hi Penny - we're near to Egletons, and don't mind a few hours in the car if there's something to see at the other end! Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephenlemmon Posted September 8, 2004 Share Posted September 8, 2004 Try Collanges-la-rouge not far from beaulieu. Interesting place. Very pretty. Slightly too touristy for me though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thedunnes Posted September 9, 2004 Share Posted September 9, 2004 If you are in Egletons then these suggestions may be places that you already know, but I will assume nothing.Drive North to Treignac. Nice drive and very pretty town, ranked as one of the most beutiful towns in France.From there you could drive west towards Masseret which is another very nice drive - check out the view form the tower at Masseret, if you go into the tower hotel they will let you have the key so that you can get a view from the top of the tower (which is in fact the village water tower built about 40 years ago and not the last remains of an ancient Chateau)From there drive down to Uzerche. A really stunning medieval town with ooodles of history. Not yet very touristy as until the A20 opened it was a very bad traffic bottleneck. Now it is fab.All very reachable from Chez Vous. Enjoy Stephen (19) Salon la Tour (where Violet Zabo was arrested - Womon SOE operative arrested on the same day as the Oradour attrocity - film of "Carve Her Name with Pride" with Virginia McKenna) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jill3<P>Jill3<P><P><a target=_blank href="http:www.france-on-line.info" target=_blank>www.france-on-line.info<A><P><P> <P><P> <P> Posted September 9, 2004 Share Posted September 9, 2004 Pete,Certainly Oradour-sur-Glane is a definite place to visit, but a fair distance if you are only there for the weekend. www.oradour.orgHere are a few more suggestions:Lac de Vassiviere - www.vassiviere.comBeaulieu sur Dordogne - www.beaulieu-sur-dordogne.frChateau de Turenne - www.chateau-turenne.comBut the real beauty of France is that you set out for one place and end up finding loads of other places on the way.Have a good time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jill3<P>Jill3<P><P><a target=_blank href="http:www.france-on-line.info" target=_blank>www.france-on-line.info<A><P><P> <P><P> <P> Posted September 9, 2004 Share Posted September 9, 2004 Stephen,I couldn't agree more about Uzerche. We have spent hours in traffic jams into and out of this place. It was a nightmare when we were towing a caravan to climb the hills if we got stuck behind a lorry. Now it is lovely. We visited last year and we were amazed at what we found behind the main N20. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thedunnes Posted September 9, 2004 Share Posted September 9, 2004 Indeed.Uzerche is a very little known and a real gem. There is a local saying that he who has a House in Uzerche has a Castle in Limousin. It is also known as the "Perle du Limousin". No arguements there from me.If I was looking to invest in property, which I am not, as I have quite enough to be going on with, I would serouiusly look at Uzerche. It is cheap, and if it was on the Dordogne 40 miles away it would be heaving with tourists and very expensive.There is a very nice site put together by an Uzerchois at http://perso.wanadoo.fr/cbo/There is a cracking simple restaurant overlooking the deep river valley just as you start going into the one way narow road going up into the old town. Try the "regional menu". 15€ and worth every penny.A really nice place Stephen (19) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milleplod Posted September 10, 2004 Author Share Posted September 10, 2004 Thanks to all for the replies so far! We're actually at the house for a fortnight, so we've plenty of time to explore!Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motard Posted September 11, 2004 Share Posted September 11, 2004 Hi, we have found the Green Michelin Guide to 'Berry, Limousin' very useful in detailing the history/geography of the area and there are some really useful suggestions for visits and excursions - I believe it is now available in English as well as French!Motard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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