TRIPS AND ATTRACTIONS
Wolf park Les Loups de Chabrières
Marked out route through forest with 45 grey, white and black wolves
- Mini farm
- Cinema
- Exhibition room
Chabrières Adventure Park
Parc Aventure de Chabrières
Climbing park in the forest
- 3 routes
- From 7 years upwards
- Open every afternoon in July and August
Natural maze: Labyrinths
Le parc des labyrinthes géants des Monts de Guéret.
The Giant Labyrinth of Guéret invites you for a pleasant moment with your family or friends in more than 6 hectares of greenery, in the heart of the Monts de Guéret.
- 6 hectares
Bison park
Elevage du Palais à Thauron
Travel through the parks in a 4×4 accompanied by a guide explaining the breeding and history of the bison.
- 50 hectares of grazing bison
- Exhibition hall
- Bison meat and by-products
Petting zoo
La ferme des Clautres
Animal park with local produce shop
- Visit of approximately 3 hours
- 45 hectares
- 120 animal species
Aquarium du Limousin in Limoges
Aquarium de Limoges
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Located on an atypical 1,000 m² site, a former vaulted water reservoir, the aquarium invites you to discover more than 300 species of aquatic animals from all over the world.
- 3000 animals, 300 species
- workshops
- The laboratory
Reynou ZOO
Parc ZOO du Reynou au Vigen
It’s a bit of a long drive (1h15), but good for a day at the zoo.
- 130 animal species
- Snack bar
- Free for children under 3
TOWNS AND VILLAGES
La Souterraine; medieval centre, with the town’s heritage gem, the Notre Dame church. Close to the church rises the monumental 13th-century Saint-Jean gate, a remnant of the old city wall.
Aubusson; As the capital of the carpet industry and located along the banks of the Creuse river, the town of Aubusson offers its visitors an important architectural heritage testifying to its rich past.
Saint-Léonard-de-Noblat; located in the heart of Vienne, on the road to Santiago de Compostella, is a charming medieval town that has preserved its rich architectural heritage. Through its little squares and alleys, walkers will discover beautiful old houses and also a magnificent Romanesque collegiate from the 11th and 12th centuries, raised with a remarkable bell tower.
Gargilesse-Dampierre; even today, the picturesque charm of the place attracts painters, sculptors and art craftsmen, witness the ateliers and galleries scattered around the village.
Saint-Benoit-du-Sault; classified as one of the most beautiful villages in France, the medieval town of Saint-Benoit-du-Sault is best discovered by strolling along its ramparts, ramparts, alleyways between old houses, fortified gateway, belfry and Romanesque church.
Limoges; As the capital of porcelain and the Limousin region, the city of Limoges has managed to preserve beautiful witnesses of its past and its history of more than 2,000 years.
MARKETS
The following towns in the area have weekly morning markets;
- Gueret: Thursday and Saturday (all day)
- Ahun: Wednesday
- Lavaveix-les-Mines: Thursday
- Bourganeuf: Wednesday
- Aubusson: Saturday
- Boussac: Thursday
- Felletin: Friday
CULTUUR
- Le Château de Sainte-Feyre
- Château de la Chezotte à Ahun
- Château de Montaigut-le-blanc
- Musée départemental de la tapisserie d’Aubusson
- Musée de la Résistance in Saint-Dizier-Leyrenne
- Memorial du 1er maquis de Creuse
- Musée de la Mine à Bosmoreau-les-Mines
- Visite Guidée des Vergers du Grand Murat à Bénévent
- Abbaye Saint Barthélémy in Bénévent-l’Abbaye
NATURE
Hiking
From the campsite, you can follow one of three hiking routes around La Chapelle-Taillefert. These routes are between 5 and 16 km. Of course, it is also possible to follow one of the many other marked routes around Gueret. For a comprehensive overview, visit the Mons de Guerets site.
Cycling
For the trained cyclist, there are beautiful marked mountain bike routes in the area. The area is hilly, so allow for reasonable height differences, but this of course offers beautiful viewpoints and vistas. Check here for the 6 best cycling routes near the campsite.
Or check the Monts de Gueret website for a list of all cycling routes.
Etang de Courtille
This large lake, in the middle of Gueret, is a lovely place to hang out on hot days. You can walk around the lake, but there are also various activities to do such as canoe, pedal boat, paddle, skate park, playgrounds, etc.
Parks and lakes
- Val Maubrune is a diverse landscape garden. Footpaths take you through beautiful nature with a variety of plant and tree species. Open in July and August from Friday to Monday 14h30-19h..
- Lac de Vassivière; at this gigantic 1,000-hectare lake with 45 km of shores, you can imagine yourself in ‘little Canada’.
- Lac de Saint-Pardoux is an hour’s drive from the campsite. There is plenty to do here to make a day of it; swimming pool, climbing park, water skiing, sailing, or just lying on the beach or going for a walk.
