Cheryl’s guidebook
Sightseeing
Historic town that was once the capital of the ancient province of Basse-Marche. Saint-Pierre collegiate church dates back to the 11th/12th century. Explore the local shops and enjoy a coffee or wine in the bars and restaurants.
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Le Dorat
Historic town that was once the capital of the ancient province of Basse-Marche. Saint-Pierre collegiate church dates back to the 11th/12th century. Explore the local shops and enjoy a coffee or wine in the bars and restaurants.
Charming riverside town, dedicated to Writing, with many shops and museums based around the art of history of writing.
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Montmorillon
Charming riverside town, dedicated to Writing, with many shops and museums based around the art of history of writing.
Moving memorial centre and village ruins from a World War II tragedy.
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Oradour-sur-Glane
Moving memorial centre and village ruins from a World War II tragedy.
Roc-aux-Sorciers
2 Les CerteauxLearn more about prehistoric times in the area
Affen-Tal
Unique place, home to 450 primates.
Fun
Fantastic large lake with a beach, trails, water-sports and much more is popular with families, nature lovers and water-sports fans.
Lake Saint Pardoux
Fantastic large lake with a beach, trails, water-sports and much more is popular with families, nature lovers and water-sports fans.
Futuroscope
Avenue René MonoryGreat entertainment for all the family. Only 78 km away.
Fun family visit to see crocodiles and reptiles where (if you wish) you can walk over crocodiles on an aerial netting.
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Planet der Krokodile
Route du Fond d'OrveauFun family visit to see crocodiles and reptiles where (if you wish) you can walk over crocodiles on an aerial netting.
Chauvigny Velorail
10 Rue de la FolieEnjoy some really fun sightseeing on the velo rail!
Park Zoo Reynou
Domaine du ReynouPopular zoo, just south of Limoges.
Talpark
Le Pain BénitFamily amusement park with rides and attractions.
L'Hippodrome du Dorat
Various horse events on at different times of the year.
Défiplanet' SAS
Theme park where you can learn how to save the planet
Sightseeing and shopping
Great for shopping, fine dining, museums, cathedral, medieval history. Famous for ceramics.
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Limoges
Great for shopping, fine dining, museums, cathedral, medieval history. Famous for ceramics.
Beautiful city full of places to see or things to do. Why not hop on a train from Le Dorat or drive there?
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Poitiers
Beautiful city full of places to see or things to do. Why not hop on a train from Le Dorat or drive there?
Larger range of supermarkets and some pretty bars and restaurants. Great shop for fishing tackle.
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Bellac
Larger range of supermarkets and some pretty bars and restaurants. Great shop for fishing tackle.
Activities
Contact the centre for details of horse and pony trekking
https://www.cpa-lathus.asso.fr/activites/equitation/tourisme-equestre/
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Cpa Lathus
La VoulzieContact the centre for details of horse and pony trekking
https://www.cpa-lathus.asso.fr/activites/equitation/tourisme-equestre/
Good to combine this with a visit to Planete Crocodile as they are right next door. Centre has a spa, pool with outdoor slides, bowling and fitness centre.
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Abyssea
Good to combine this with a visit to Planete Crocodile as they are right next door. Centre has a spa, pool with outdoor slides, bowling and fitness centre.
Esthetician Institut De Beauté Magnac Laval
Enjoy spa and beauty treatments here
http://bulles-de-bien-etre.e-monsite.com/
Magnac-Laval
Esthetician Institut De Beauté Magnac Laval
Enjoy spa and beauty treatments here
http://bulles-de-bien-etre.e-monsite.com/