Explore CAMPING LES PIGNONS VERTS at Bessines-sur-gartempe

In the land of Suzanne Valadon, between the water and the stones, you will take a walk of great tranquillity. The banks of the lake and the village of the same name, Sagnat, are worth a visit.

This 2-hour walk will take you through the countryside around Bessines-sur-Gartempe, with beautiful views and passages through sunken lanes. At the edge of the pond of Sagnat, discover the tree circuit and enjoy a swimming break during the summer.

Hiking through the Haute-Vienne in the magnificent massif of the Monts d'Ambazac, the first western foothills of the Massif Central, which culminate at 701 m altitude. You will walk through the Limousin mountains and its historical heritage. This hike will offer you many panoramas on the Monts d'Ambazac, and will take you through forests of deciduous trees, conifers and beech trees. Dive into the history of the 12th century, with the chapel of the monastic order of Grandmont (variant), and discover the many villages with traditional architecture.

This circuit offers a long walk around the charming town of Châteauponsac. You will discover views over the Semme valley, the Gartempe valley and Châteauponsac.

The "sentier des narcisses" (narcissus trail) is a beautiful walk in Châteauponsac on the banks of the Gartempe. This town, nicknamed the "Pearl of the Gartempe", reveals itself to hikers. This river, a favorite with anglers, is lively, clear and deep. In the right season (May and June), you'll enjoy fields of daffodils.

The Chênepierre trail in Châteauponsac offers a beautiful walk in the countryside to discover the town's rich heritage. Other hiking trails offer a chance to discover the bountiful countryside around Châteauponsac in the Haute-Vienne region of the Limousin.

The trail offers a short walk from the town of Châteauponsac. This short hike is an opportunity to discover the rich heritage of Châteauponsac and to cross the beautiful valley of the Gartempe.

The Petit Monteil and Lavalette trail in Châteauponsac, Haute-Vienne, is a short 7.5 km walk. It's a wonderful circuit for the whole family to discover.

Hiking through the Haute-Vienne in the magnificent massif of the Monts d'Ambazac, the first western foothills of the Massif Central, which culminate at 701 m altitude. You will walk through the Limousin mountains and its historical heritage. This hike will offer you many panoramas on the Monts d'Ambazac, and will take you through forests of deciduous trees, conifers and beech trees. Dive into the history of the 12th century, with the chapel of the monastic order of Grandmont (variant), and discover the many villages with traditional architecture.

The village of Razès offers itself to hikers with this circuit of Silord. This is an easy, short walk, 20 minutes from Limoges, with a slight difference in altitude. You will discover paths lined with low dry stone walls, sunken paths, the Maison Berry (a listed building), Razès and its 12th century church, the village of Silord and its rural architectural heritage, wooded areas and streams. You are very close to the lake of Saint-Pardoux and its activities (swimming, sailing, tree climbing, mountain biking, indoor swimming pool, water skiing...).

A unique site in the world of mining museums: the very first show trail dedicated to uranium ore. URÊKA plunges you into a spectacular, interactive and entertaining journey into the depths of the ore. The uranium adventure that led man to discover, understand, extract and use it. A cinematic 3D show, a space-time excursion into the depths of mining. Outside, a machine park with a stunning display of mining machinery. On Fridays, Escape Game at 5:45pm and 7:15pm (booking required).

The laboratory assistant has mislaid the GALENA from the end of the world, which the laboratory must analyze to create the galena station of the future. You have 1 hour to find it before the laboratory closes its doors and loses 10 years of research. A treasure hunt and crazy puzzles for the whole family. Reservations required.

The fully-renovated hotel is located on the Paris-Toulouse axis, just off the A20 freeway (exit 24), 20 minutes from Limoges. Immerse yourself in the traditions of the village where painter Suzanne Valadon was born. The hotel has 2 "family" rooms

Château Constant, a large late 19th-century stone residence with asymmetrical architecture, surrounded by 7 hectares of wooded parkland, offers 5 guest rooms. A stopover village in the Monts du Limousin, ideally located close to shops and the A20 freeway.

For two generations, the Pingaud family has made The Originals City, Hôtel de France, an authentic establishment in a rustic setting in the stopover village of Bessines-sur-Gartempe, 25 minutes from Limoges.

Just 3 minutes from the A20 motorway and 4 minutes from the town of Bessines, on the exceptional site of a mill on the banks of the Gartempe, isolated in the heart of nature, this very comfortable and refined gîte is built as an extension to the mill. It is accessible by a path (approx. 350 m). Beds made, bathroom linen, household linen and wood included.

La Pierre Belle is a bed and breakfast converted into an apartment with a sleeping area, sitting area with bed, kitchenette and shower room. Breakfast is served in a space that opens onto the surrounding countryside, on the terrace or by the pool, and includes home-made yoghurts and jams, as well as pastries from the nearby bakery. The swimming pool is open from June 1 to September 30.

Located in the heart of the Limousin, halfway between Paris and Toulouse, 800 m from the A20 freeway in the first stopover village in France, the Hotel-Restaurant Le Bellevue combines modernity and tradition. The team assures you a warm welcome in this regularly renovated establishment.

Bar Le Lac is located on the shores of Lac Sagnat in the stopover village of Bessines Sur Gartempe in the Monts du Limousin. The lake has its own beach and swimming is permitted, with numerous hiking trails nearby. Stunning view of the lake, bar and restaurant.

It was in memory of his grandmother Marie-Louise that Julien, his wife Marie & their daughter Nina set about renovating this childhood home, where memories have a very special flavor. This large, detached 3-storey house promises a comfortable stay in a tastefully decorated, well-equipped gîte for families or groups of friends. Well-tended exteriors, a beautiful heated swimming pool (5 x 10) open from June to September, weather permitting, and a boulodrome.... everyone will enjoy these moments of fun in this small hamlet in the heart of the Limousin countryside.

The URÊKA museum offers professionals the opportunity to privatize its indoor and outdoor spaces for conferences, seminars and other corporate events. the indoor reception area seats 90, and can accommodate up to 150 people.

A unique site in the world of mining museums: the very first show trail dedicated to uranium ore. URÊKA plunges you into a spectacular, interactive and entertaining journey into the depths of the ore. The uranium adventure that led man to discover, understand, extract and use it. A cinematic 3D show, a space-time excursion into the depths of mining. Outside, a machine park with a stunning display of mining machinery. On Fridays, Escape Game at 5:45pm and 7:15pm (booking required).

This river rises near Pétillat/Lépinas in the commune of Peyrabout, canton d'Ahun in Creuse, at an altitude of 684 m in the Massif de la Courolle. The river retains its fast-flowing character as it crosses the Haute-Vienne, despite its gentler gradients. It crosses the canton of Bessines from east to west. It continues its course, flowing into the Creuse near La Roche-Posay (Vienne), some 20 km east of Châtellerault, after a journey of around 200 km. It then flows into the Vienne and Loire rivers. A quote from Régine Deforges: "There's a corner of Poitou where a river flows which, in turn, takes on the appearance of a torrent, then struts a little further on like a lazy Loire. It's called the Gartempe".

The 2 picnic tables are located near the Rimaury stream. This natural site, just a few hundred meters from the town center, is a haven of peace. Wooden footbridges lead to a narrow path lined with low dry-stone walls... A change of scenery guaranteed!

Built in 1931 in the traditional Limousin masonry style. The washerwomen used to go there to wash their clothes, using their beater. This space was an outward extension of the women?s domestic social space, and meant they no longer had to walk down to the Mas stream. Washing was done at the tubs and rinsing at the bottom of the washhouse.

Take a seat at one of the 7 picnic tables provided by the municipality, and if your picnic basket isn't full enough, you can top it off with some of the goodies on offer from local shopkeepers!

This cultural site presents the painter Suzanne Valadon, who was born in Bessines-sur-Gartempe in 1865 and died in Paris in 1938. Visitors will discover views of the artist's native village and the Butte de Montmartre. In Paris, she rubbed shoulders with great painters such as Puvis de Chavanne, Renoir, Toulouse-Lautrec, Degas... Maria the model became Suzanne the painter. The Espace also evokes her son Maurice Utrillo, another world-famous painter. The tour ends with a painter's studio, faithfully recreated as it was in Suzanne Valadon's day.

Just a stone's throw from the church, in the heart of the village and covering an area of 2 hectares, visitors have the privilege of strolling through an arboretum featuring over 320 different species. In this green setting, they can contemplate the diversity of the remarkable trees on display. The arboretum has been created and maintained with great perseverance and passion over many decades by a local resident. He has made it possible for nature lovers to stroll through this reverie-inducing area. This natural enclave is undoubtedly a major tourist, botanical, landscape and educational attraction for our region.

Just a few hundred metres from the village, a 2 km family stroll through a typically Limousin landscape in the Vallon du Rimaury (a tributary of the Gartempe) reveals a well-presented vernacular heritage. Low dry-stone walls (to demarcate plots of land) rehabilitated by Chantiers des Chemins Jacquaires, heel path (to guide cattle in single file from one field to another), flying staircase, plank bridge (stone slabs to cross over the stream). A line of large oak trees, the Rimaury stream and a signposted interpretation trail (designed by PALOMA) educate walkers about the region?s flora and fauna (endangered fruit trees, local plants). Wooden furniture (benches, tables, fences, bridges) blends seamlessly into the landscape. An adjoining arboretum completes this beautiful ensemble.

Former inn built in the early 17th century. It was run by the widow Guimbaud, a distant cousin of Madeleine Valadon (mother of painter Suzanne Valadon), who worked there as a linen maid.) Since 1840, this guesthouse had welcomed travelers passing through. The adjoining barn was reserved for horses.

L'Auberge du Pont welcomes you to its restaurant for a convivial meal. To guarantee you a quality meal, the chef concocts dishes using fresh local produce. Limousin meats are a particular highlight.

Daily starter + main course or main course + dessert. Order your pizzas from Monday to Saturday, lunch and dinner. Pasta and Burgers

Sandwiches, salads, burgers, pastries, macaroons and other delicacies to eat in the tea room or to take away.

Burger, panini, tortillas, sharing box

A lover of French gastronomy, Denis Pingaud is delighted to introduce you to the products of his region through quality cuisine. Fish and seafood to order

Lunch formulas, birthdays, weddings,... business meals and end of year meals. Regional specialties and world cuisines: couscous and paella on order.

Dine in a relaxing atmosphere with a beautiful view of the lake from the spacious dining room or the outdoor terrace. Home-cooked meals and a wide selection of burgers. Daily menu served on weekdays consisting of an appetizer, main course and dessert from 14.00 €. Food and drinks available to take away. Room available for private function, please contact us for prices

Located in the village of Saint-Amand-Magnazeix, this bar-restaurant offers traditional cuisine with its lunch menu, à la carte menu and pizzas. House specialty: Limousin meats.

Burgers to take away and also on request (reservations required 36 hours in advance) quiches, tuna and tomato pie, potato and meat pies, apple flaugnarde, chocolate cake, custard,...

In the Monts du Limousin, a stopover village just 2 minutes from the freeway, Bruno and Sandra open the doors of their establishment to you. Since 2001, this hotel-restaurant has welcomed you in a warm and friendly atmosphere. The cheerful, dynamic Auberge du Pont team is at your disposal to offer you quality service throughout your stay.

Group gîte in an old Limousin barn 4 km from Lac de Saint-Pardoux. Large common room, 5 bedrooms with a total of 19 bunk beds.

The fully-renovated hotel is located on the Paris-Toulouse axis, just off the A20 freeway (exit 24), 20 minutes from Limoges. Immerse yourself in the traditions of the village where painter Suzanne Valadon was born. The hotel has 2 "family" rooms

Château Constant, a large late 19th-century stone residence with asymmetrical architecture, surrounded by 7 hectares of wooded parkland, offers 5 guest rooms. A stopover village in the Monts du Limousin, ideally located close to shops and the A20 freeway.

Service area: 2 marked spaces for emptying, filling up with water and electricity. Night parking area adjoining the service area. Easy access, secure area and Champ de Foire parking lot. Closed at the end of June, July 14th weekend and on the 11th of the month during the fair. Water off from mid-December to early April. Electric vehicle charging station.

For two generations, the Pingaud family has made The Originals City, Hôtel de France, an authentic establishment in a rustic setting in the stopover village of Bessines-sur-Gartempe, 25 minutes from Limoges.

Just 3 minutes from the A20 motorway and 4 minutes from the town of Bessines, on the exceptional site of a mill on the banks of the Gartempe, isolated in the heart of nature, this very comfortable and refined gîte is built as an extension to the mill. It is accessible by a path (approx. 350 m). Beds made, bathroom linen, household linen and wood included.

La Pierre Belle is a bed and breakfast converted into an apartment with a sleeping area, sitting area with bed, kitchenette and shower room. Breakfast is served in a space that opens onto the surrounding countryside, on the terrace or by the pool, and includes home-made yoghurts and jams, as well as pastries from the nearby bakery. The swimming pool is open from June 1 to September 30.

Located in the heart of the Limousin, halfway between Paris and Toulouse, 800 m from the A20 freeway in the first stopover village in France, the Hotel-Restaurant Le Bellevue combines modernity and tradition. The team assures you a warm welcome in this regularly renovated establishment.

Bar Le Lac is located on the shores of Lac Sagnat in the stopover village of Bessines Sur Gartempe in the Monts du Limousin. The lake has its own beach and swimming is permitted, with numerous hiking trails nearby. Stunning view of the lake, bar and restaurant.