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Dolmens and granite chaosMonts de Blond
Hiking in Haut Limousin gives way to strolling, walking gives way to discovery, and all you have to do is follow the various hiking trails...on foot, mountain bike, horseback...and you'll discover La Pierre du sacrifice, l'abri de la Roche aux Fées, la Pierre Branlante...all names evocative of the mysteries surrounding these dolmens or granite chaos dating back to the Neolithic period.
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1000 hectares of clear waterLake Vassivière
FromEymoutiers, the gateway town to the Parc Naturel Régional de Millevaches, the narrow road leading to Vassivière adorns the wilderness that will be the setting for the Lake. Often compared to an inland sea, Lake de Vassivière is over 1000 hectares of clear, limpid water, the source of which springs from the high Plateau de Millevaches.
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Capital of the Arts of FireLimoges, porcelain and gastronomy
Look up... in Limoges, porcelain can also be seen on the facades of opulent houses or on fountains. Don't miss the boulevard Louis Blanc, a veritable boulevard of porcelain and enamel, with its many boutiques offering porcelain in classic and unexpected shapes, as well as the latest enamel creations. A real invitation to shop!
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Rochechouart, Chalus Chabrol, Bonneval...Castles in the Haute-Vienne
Rochechouart , built on a rocky promontory, is a 13th- and 15th-century fortress that was remodeled in the 17th and 18th centuries. Its Renaissance courtyard features a gallery with arcades and twisted columns. Inside, two rooms house 16th-century frescoes. The first depicts hunting scenes, while the monumental second evokes the labors of Hercules.
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Gargantua's cradleMount Gargan
This is where Gargantuapassed through... the giant described by Rabelais is, according to legend, the originator of the 731m peak on the south-eastern edge of the Haute-Vienne. Mont Gargan has been classified as a national natural monument and site. It is also a site of landscape interest in the Parc Naturel Régional de Millevaches en Limousin.
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Outdoor activitiesLake de Saint Pardoux
Set in the heart of a protected natural site, this 330-hectare man-made lake is the ideal place to enjoy outdoor activities, on your own, with friends or family. Lake Saint-Pardoux offers visitors a wide range of activities.
