Discover the Charm of Croze, Creuse, Limousin

This 15 km hike is a variant of the 20 km circuit. In the same way, it follows the River Dejoune up to the sources of its many streams, on the edge of the La Courtine military camp. As you make your way along the upper reaches of the valley, you'll come across a succession of small hamlet heritage features and viewpoints. On the way back, the 14th-century church of Saint Pierre and Saint Paul and the lime tree known as "de Sully" invite you to stop for a rest. For more information and the "Step by Step" description, download the PDF file.

You will fall in love with this one-day hike as you discover a secret valley, the Dejoune river valley.Departure from in front of the town hall. To the opposite side of town heading towards Croze then Magnat.Take the path before the cemetery. Go on alongside the meadows, and go through a wood. The path becomes a trail. Crossed a stream and find a path that rises through a logging area.Follow the road to the left for 800 m. Go right at the next crossroads, and go through Pierrefite. Take the path on the right opposite the La Gane crossroads.Go up into the woods. At the end of the meadow, turn left then right to find a path that goes up into a plantation. At the top, follow the path to the right. At the Y-junction, go straight ahead until you get to Lachaud.Keep to the left in the village. After the water tower, take the path to the right. Continue for 300 m. then fork right onto the trail. Turn left at the next crossroads to cross a stream. 50 m. after this, on the right, take an inconspicuous trail that goes into the woods. Follow the markings carefully. Find a path that goes back to the road. Turn right to Queyriaud.Keep to the left in the village. The road becomes a trail that you follow as far as La Somme.Cross the road, follow the track for 1.2 km. In a bend, take the path on the right, continue to Le Moussard.Turn right at the entrance to the village. Go down alongside the meadows. In the forest, go right at the wooden cross. A little further on, turn left to cross the Dejoune by the bridge. Go up to the road on the right and return to the starting point by going through the village.

You will fall in love with this one-day hike as you discover a secret valley, the Dejoune river valley.Departure from in front of the town hall. Set off for the opposite side of town heading towards Croze then Magnat.Take the path before the cemetery. Go on alongside the meadows, and go through a wood. The path becomes a trail. Cross a stream and find a path that rises through a logging area.Follow the road to the left for 800 m. Turn right at the next crossroads, and go through Pierrefite. Take the path on the right opposite the La Gane crossroads.Go up into the woods. At the end of the meadow, turn left then right to find a path that goes up into a plantation. At the top, follow the path to the right. At the Y-junction, go straight ahead until you get to Lachaud.Keep to the left in the village. After the water tower, take the path to the right. Continue for 300 m, then fork right onto the trail. Turn left at the next crossroads to cross a stream. 50 m. after this, on the right, take an inconspicuous trail that goes into the woods. Follow the markings carefully. Find a path that goes back to the road. Turn right to Queyriaud.Keep to the left in the village. The road becomes a trail that you follow as far as La Somme.Cross the road, follow the track for 1.2 km. In a bend, take the path on the right, continue to Le Moussard.Turn left, then right, and then left in the village. At the last house, go up the trail returns to the road. Follow it to the right for 400 m. Follow the path to the left that runs alongside the road, joining a track that you take on the right. Take the road to the left and then, to the right, take a path that runs alongside the road again.Before the gîte, turn to the right. At the crossroads, turn right. Follow the trail straight ahead past where the charcoal is burned. Shortly after logging area, turn left; the trail goes down to the road.Follow it for 1 km. At the crossroads, turn left but stay on the abandoned road.  The road becomes a path that goes uphill into the forest and then arrives at the Poussanges church. Go through the town to get back to the start.

The "Grand Circuit de la Lande du Puy Raynaud et des Moulins de Clairavaux" is a series of two trails that allow you to discover the commune of Clairavaux and the special features of the Creuse valley. Along the way: remarkable trees, village of Clairavaux (church, fountain, cross), Louzelergue mill, Pralard mill, Puy Raynaud moor with viewpoint and orientation table, quarry, old railroad line, stele... Departure from the village of Clairavaux. Guide booklet available from Clairavaux town hall, Parc naturel régional de Millevaches en Limousin or Meymac and Ussel tourist information offices.

This hike follows the River Dejoune up to the sources of its many streams, on the edge of the La Courtine military camp. As you make your way along the upper reaches of the valley, you'll come across a succession of small hamlet heritage features and viewpoints. The "grand bois" communal forest offers a variety of forest atmospheres, with hardwoods dominated by oaks, beeches and various conifers. On the way back, the 14th-century church of Saint Pierre and Saint Paul and the lime tree known as "de Sully" invite you to stop off. This circuit includes a 15 km shortcut. For further information and a "Step by Step" description, download the PDF file.

This trail takes you on a journey of discovery through the different aspects of the Gioux moorlands: the discovery of a natural environment typical of the Millevaches plateau, namely heather moorlands. Topics covered along the trail: the origins of Gioux, heather moors, landscape evolution, peat bogs? Trail starts at the Gallo-Roman remains of Maisonnière. Green signposting. Two trails available: trail 1 ? approx. 12km and 4h walk, trail 2 ? 5km approx. and 2h walking time. Guide booklet available at Gioux town hall, at the Maison du PNR and at the Felletin and Aubusson Tourist Offices.

Enjoy the most beautiful landscapes of the Millevaches plateau and discover its peaks which will reveal a still wild and preserved nature. To complete your walk, the classified Gallo-Roman villa of Maisonnières, dating from the 1st century after Jesus Christ, will allow you to understand the functioning of this farm by using the explanatory panels and cartels which judiciously decorate the route.

Welcome to the town of Clairavaux, on the Creuse lands of the PNR de Millevaches in Limousin. This trail invites you to discover the special characteristics of the Creuse valley.Depart from the church square. Go back up into the village and turn right into an alley. Go right at the next crossing to reach a grassy path that goes down to a pond.Take the road on the right to reach the crossroads. Cross over the D982 and turn left onto a tarmac path that goes along at the foot of the quarry. It turns into a grassy path; it is a former railway line. Follow it for 2 km.Take the road on the right which goes through Laveix and Raynaud.600 m after Raynaud, turn left onto the forest track. It rises above the meadows. Leave it for a path that climbs up into the undergrowth and leads to a moor. Carry on, following the level pathway. Cross a fence, and you find, on the edge of the military property, a path which you follow to the right.At the crossroads, turn right to go down to the protected spring head. At the catchment level, follow the path alongside the stream to the road. Turn left onto it to reach Abat.In the village, take a tarmac path on the right. It joins a road on the right that you take to reach Teix. At the crossroads (outdoor laundry on the left), take the path that goes down and joins a road that you take on the left for 200 m. Take a path on the right that descends to the D982.Cross it, go around the old gatekeeper's house and follow the track (the old railway) for 500 m. Leave it to take a path on the right that crosses the River Creuse and leads up to an old mill.Cross the road and take a steep path almost opposite. Go up by this small stream and then turn right onto a path that joins the road. Turn left onto it to reach Clairavaux.

Wild valleys to explore to discover the architectural treasures of the chateaus of the south of Creuse.Depart from the front of the tourist office, and go down the Grande Rue for 150 m.Take Rue Quinault and, after 100 m, turn right.Take the path on the right up to the hamlet of La Faye.Take the road to the right.Take the path on the left.Cross the D23 and take the track opposite to the hamlet of Fressanges.Turn left on the road and go through the hamlet.As you leave the hamlet, take the path on the right before the water tank.At the crossroads of the four paths, turn left for 30 m and cross the road then take the road opposite leaving the 1st, then the 2nd, and the 3rd road on the right.Turn right onto the D93, follow it for 420 m, and take the road on the left which crosses the watercourse, the Dejoune (Beware, difficult to cross in case of heavy flooding).Turn right to Sannebèche then left at the entrance to the hamlet, and continue along the road for 250 m.Take the track opposite for 200 m and keep to the left, leaving the path on the right.Take the track on the left which goes down to Villedeau, then take the road on the right which goes through the hamlet.Take the path which descends on the left as far as the river La Dejoune.After the bridge, take the path on the right for 50 m, cross the river and go up the track as far as Bas Bouteix on the main track without taking into account the paths on the right and left.In the hamlet, take the road on the right and pass in front of the castle, then, 250 m further on, take the road on the left until you reach the D10. Turn right for 400 m.Take the track on the left that leads to the Fontfeyne chapel (picnic table) and continue on the right-hand track that goes up into the fir plantation until you reach the road, then turn left.Take the track on the left until you reach Provenchère, and take the road on the right.At the crossing, turn left towards Felletin.To explore the Château d'Arfeuille, take the road on the right for 450 m then come back to n°20 to continue the circuit.Take the path on the right until you get to the pond, then turn left before the dam, continue to La Borie and go through the hamlet.At the crossing, turn right, then 200 m pass the water tanks and take the path on the left that leads to the Chapelle de Beaumont. Go down "Beaumont road" to return to the starting point.

La Maison de Salomé is a large detached house on a fully enclosed plot of land in the heart of nature in the millevaches regional nature park

Come and recharge your batteries in Creuse by booking this 5-person gîte in the village of Féniers! With its warm, friendly chalet atmosphere, it's the perfect place to spend an unforgettable vacation with your loved ones! This is the Parc Naturel Régional de Millevaches en Limousin: nature and fresh air are right on the spot! If you like hiking, Féniers is the ideal destination, with magnificent landscapes to discover along the way! For fishing enthusiasts, there's the Féniers pond and the Ruisseau de la Garde, as well as the Gioune no-kill course 6 km away. Restaurant in the village. Shops and services in La Courtine (14 km) or Felletin (18 km). For horse-riding enthusiasts, don't hesitate to bring your own horse, as there's a horse boarding facility next door: Les Ecuries de Parry 06.43.87.49.21. (les-ecuries-de-parry.jimdofree.com)

Come and recharge your batteries in Creuse by booking this 5-person gîte in the village of Féniers! With its warm, friendly chalet atmosphere, it's the perfect place to spend an unforgettable vacation with your loved ones! This is the Parc Naturel Régional de Millevaches en Limousin: nature and fresh air are right on the spot! If you like hiking, Féniers is the ideal destination, with magnificent landscapes to discover along the way! For fishing enthusiasts, there's the Féniers pond and the Ruisseau de la Garde, as well as the Gioune no-kill course 6 km away. Restaurant in the village. Shops and services in La Courtine (14 km) or Felletin (18 km). For horse-riding enthusiasts, don't hesitate to bring your own horse, as there's a horse boarding facility next door: Les Ecuries de Parry 06.43.87.49.21. (les-ecuries-de-parry.jimdofree.com)

Come and recharge your batteries in Creuse by booking this 5-person gîte in the village of Féniers! With its warm, friendly chalet atmosphere, it's the perfect place to spend an unforgettable vacation with your loved ones! This is the Parc Naturel Régional de Millevaches en Limousin: nature and fresh air are right on the spot! If you like hiking, Féniers is the ideal destination, with magnificent landscapes to discover along the way! For fishing enthusiasts, there's the Féniers pond and the Ruisseau de la Garde, as well as the Gioune no-kill course 6 km away. Restaurant in the village. Shops and services in La Courtine (14 km) or Felletin (18 km). For horse-riding enthusiasts, don't hesitate to bring your own horse! There's a horse boarding facility next door: Les Ecuries de Parry 06.43.87.49.21 (les-ecuries-de-parry.jimdofree.com)

Detached house for 11 people, located in the village of Féniers in the Creuse department. This village, part of the Parc Naturel Régional de millevaches en Limousin (Maison du PNR, Millevaches 12kms away), is ideally located for exploring the Plateau, which stretches across the 3 Limousin départements (Creuse, Corrèze, Haute-Vienne). This Plateau is sometimes referred to as the "Limousin mountains", with altitudes ranging from 500 to 1000m, and is sometimes called "France's water tower" because of its lakes, peat bogs and numerous rivers, notably the Creuse in the commune of Féniers. For nature-lovers, there are a number of beautiful signposted walks in and around the village, and for horse-riding enthusiasts, don't hesitate to bring your horse. There's a horse boarding facility right next door: Les Ecuries de Parry 06. ...

Just 500 m from the village of Beissat, Jean-Jacques and Gisèle welcome you to their 4-person gîte. This rental is housed in an old stone farm building that has been completely renovated to offer you a cosy little nest in the Parc Naturel Régional de Millevaches en Limousin. For supplies during your stay in a Beissat gîte, head for La Courtine 10 km away (shops and services) or Crocq 18 km away (small supermarket, tennis court, heritage visits...). And for outdoor activities, hiking starts from the gîte: here you are on the Millevaches plateau, a unique hiking area in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region! And if you're coming for a fishing break, the Rozeille dam with the Beissat pond (1st category fishing with federal card) is right next door, or the Méouze pond 9 km away...

This former granite barn in the heart of the Millevaches plateau is perfect for exploring the region's highlights. 6 bedrooms (12 single beds, 1 double bed), living room with kitchenette, 6 bathrooms, 6 WCs, electric heating. Compulsory cleaning fee: 100? Bed linen and towels are not provided.

Charming little house 70 m² on 2 levels, a stone's throw from the Cité internationale de la tapisserie and shops. Sleeps up to 6 - 2 bedrooms. Baby equipment. Pets allowed. Mayoral approval 201821 Clé Vacances 3 Epis rating Close to the aquatic center (500m) and 30 minutes from Lac de Vassivière, starting point for hiking, mountain biking, swimming, fishing and other sports. Fully-equipped accommodation. Ground floor: open-plan kitchen with appliances; oven + microwave + coffeemaker + washing machine + dishwasher + 4-burner gas hob + crockery + cooking utensils + TV + sofa, electric heating + pellet stove. Terrace: table + 6 chairs + BBQ + 2 sun loungers. Floor 1: bedroom with 160cm bed, bathroom; shower + sink + WC. Floor 2: bedroom with 2 beds 140 .

First-floor gîte with separate entrance and access via an outside staircase, set in a former farmhouse renovated into 5 gîtes, bordering a lake with shared, unfenced landscaped grounds (approx. 7,000 m2). Gîte adjoins gîte n°1, which is located below. This apartment comprises 2 bedrooms with 1 double bed (140cm) and 2 single beds (90cm) (which can be combined to form 1 double bed (180cm)). Living room with sofa bed and fully-equipped kitchen, dishwasher and washing machine. WIFI-4K TV. A cleaning kit with eco-responsible products is provided. Small terrace with bench and outdoor table. Barbecue. Free baby equipment on reservation. Pets accepted under owner's responsibility, with respect for the gîte and other residents.

Gîte with separate entrance, in an old farmhouse renovated into 5 gîtes, on the edge of a lake with shared, unfenced grounds (approx. 7,000 m2), adjoining gîte no. 4 above. This apartment comprises a bedroom (1 double bed), a spacious living room (sofa bed) with fitted kitchen, washing machine, dishwasher, 1 folding bed on request. Electric heating. WIFI 4K TV. Bathroom with toilet (same room) and shower with facilities for disabled guests. A cleaning kit with eco-responsible products will be provided. Baby equipment available free of charge upon reservation. Pets welcome under owner's responsibility and with respect for the gîte and other residents.

Fascinated by ancestral traditions, knowledge and know-how, Alicia Manceau works without mechanization. Her hands alone take care of the medicinal and aromatic plants. She depends on and adapts to the rhythm of nature to guarantee seasonal products that have retained all their virtues and aromas. Dry and fresh plants, infusions, vinegars, aromatic condiments, jellies, syrups, soaps, roll-ons, balms and oils. Custom orders on request.

At the end of the track that runs alongside the Dejoune, a path leads to the village of Le Moussard. Here again, the vernacular heritage is present: note, in particular, a private bread oven and a drinking trough.

An ancient forest massif of 182 ha located in the communes of Croze and Poussanges, the Grand Bois forest is enhanced by a 2.5 km interpretation trail (information sheet available in a letterbox on-site or in tourist offices).  The former forester's house has recently been restored as a gîte. A dry stone charcoal kiln was used to produce iron ore and then charcoal.

An archaeological site set in the shade of remarkable trees, on a 2000 m² plot of land. The site reveals the workings of a Gallo-Roman farm occupied from the 1st century A.D. onwards, which differs from the villas that are usually showcased because, while the stone construction bears the mark of Roman influence, it is undeniably a farm that retains the characteristics of Gallic farms. Small buildings set around a vast quadrangular courtyard surrounded by a solid perimeter wall. The main house was not that of the "master", who probably lived "in town", but rather that of a vilicus who managed the farm. Living areas, workshops, storage areas and the architectural processes used on the site are all explained on panels, allowing visitors to explore the site on their own.

14th century Romanesque church, 18th century

Originally, and according to oral legends, the ancient village of Clairavaux was located near the Bois des Trembles, in Branges and was called "Pyravaux" (porous valley). From the heights, the village has a view over the valley, useful in times of war to prevent the arrival of invaders. The village is arranged like most of the villages in the Limousin Mountain. It has a grouped form with about twenty houses. The dwellings cluster tightly around the church, surrounded by parks and gardens, without being directly overlooked. Near the village, there are meadows for livestock, bordered by hedges.

Dating from the late 18th or early 19th century, this mill was recently restored by the commune of Clairavaux in partnership with the Conseil général de la Creuse, the PNR de Millevaches, the Fondation du Patrimoine and technical assistance from the association Bâti et Savoir-faire en Limousin. The mill has a "Cruck" frame, an ancient and increasingly rare technique. Like most of the surrounding mills, it features a spoon mechanism, i.e. a horizontal spoon wheel driven by water. A constant flow of water was ensured year-round by an upstream reservoir. This spoon wheel in turn drove the grinding wheel.

Saint Roch de Clairavaux church is dedicated to the Assumption of the Virgin Mary and Saint Roch. It belonged to the Abbey of Saint Martial, in the diocese of Limoges. This 12th-century building, enlarged in the 15th century, is typical of rural churches in the Limousin mountains. It was listed as a historic monument on January 9, 1957 and has since been restored. During the restoration of the church, a painted calendar was discovered, featuring painted scenes corresponding to each month of the year.

Composed of an octagonal monolithic shaft, a Byzantine cross bears, at its center, a Christ depicted with a crown, lean, outstretched arms, emaciated chest, petticoat tightened at the waist and plastered over the thighs, feet nailed with a single nail. On the reverse, the Virgin is mutilated.

This river has its source at an altitude of 816 m south of Felletin on the Millevaches plateau. It runs 264 km and crosses the Creuse, the Indre, the Indre-et-Loire and the Vienne rivers, then flows into the Vienne river. Its name comes from Celtic etymology, and means "deep valley".

Myriam and Samuel welcome you to this new adventure, bringing the village inn back to life and introducing you to traditional cuisine. Lunch service is available Monday to Saturday. Schedules are subject to change with the seasons. 5 minutes from Felletin, on the road to Lac de Vassivière.

Mediterranean cuisine restaurant - Sicilian Pizza takeaway : - lunch from 12pm - evening from 7pm OPEN - wednesday to Sunday - 10am to 3pm and 6pm to 10pm Closed Monday and Tuesday

Laurent offers a home-cooked meal for lunch, and focuses on local produce on Friday evenings and Sunday lunchtimes. 13? for lunch Monday to Friday, 28? Friday evening and Sunday lunch. RATES - menu ouvrier 16?/17? weekdays - children's menu 12? - menu 30? on Sunday OPENING - monday to Friday lunchtime - sundays on reservation

Nadège offers you a wide choice of pizzas, with new items available all year round for takeaway only. Pizzas are prepared and baked on site. Practical: for a quick bite, pizzas can be made into sandwiches. OPENING - tuesday to Friday 11am to 1:30pm and 5:30pm to 9pm - saturday 5:30 pm to 9 pm

Crêperie: pancakes and crepes

Restaurant located in the heart of the Millevaches plateau. Traditional cuisine.

Step inside this warm and welcoming inn. Patrick welcomes you to the bar and restaurant, while Véronique prepares delicious dishes using fresh produce. Group meals and theme evenings available.

Our chef, Alain Gourgues is a "Maître Restaurateur",. His cuisine is traditional and inventive, made with fine, local ingredients.

The young chef, Timothy Henoque, offers fresh, seasonal cuisine, prepared like a small bistro, with beautiful, colorful plates to make your mouth water and awaken your taste buds. The menu is renewed

Restaurant in the south of Creuse, just 60 kms away from Vulcania park. Traditional French cuisine, our specialty : wild mushroom omelette. Game room, pool table and wifi available.

78m² apartment on the ground floor of the owners' house (entrance and outdoor space specific to the apartment, independence assured). Fully equipped kitchenette. Bedroom, living room with flat-screen TV and bathroom with shower. Bed made up on arrival. Wifi connection. Located 8km from Felletin. Capacity : 3 people RATES - 420 ? per week - 150 ? per weekend - 75 ? per night (2-night minimum - book 24 hours in advance).

Beautiful house on two levels in the middle of the forest on the banks of a small river, located 20 min from Aubusson and 10 min from Felletin. The gîte is comfortable and well-equipped. 3 bedrooms, 6 pers max. Beds are made up on arrival. WIFI connection. The gîte is strictly non-smoking. Dogs welcome (Euro 4.50 per dog). Cleaning fee (from 5 days) Euro 50,-. There is a swimming pool (not heated). - Linen included - Continental breakfast served in the gîte: 12.50 ? /pers. (on request) - Dog: 4.50 ?/night

Treat yourself to a relaxing stay for the whole family in the heart of the Millevaches Regional Nature Park, in a green setting where you will enjoy an open view on a beautiful valley. Located in a small quiet hamlet, in a dominant position, far from the main roads, between fields and forests, it will delight lovers of birdsong and greenery... Near the producers' market of Felletin on Friday morning, the International City of Aubusson tapestry, the lake of Vassivière, large forests where to walk.. 15 minutes from all amenities.

The Gîte des Grands Bois is the ideal place for an authentic, revitalizing experience. Family hikes, bike rides, picnics by the water or simply contemplating the surrounding beauty, every moment promises its share of discoveries and surprises. Let yourself be seduced by the simplicity and beauty of nature, and treat yourself to a memorable family vacation at the Gîte des Grands Bois.

Welcome, comfort and peace and quiet in the heart of the Millevaches plateau. Élisabeth and André warmly welcome you to their gîte, where authenticity, relaxation and nature are the watchwords. Come and recharge your batteries in a peaceful setting, in the heart of the Millevaches plateau, and enjoy the charm of the Creuse countryside combined with a cosy, friendly interior. This 4-person gîte, with its private enclosed courtyard, offers you a stay that's 100% authentic. Let yourself be seduced by the tranquility, nature and friendliness of this part of Creuse, where life is good.

Room for two with views over the countryside and total peace and quiet, just a few minutes from Felletin, "Cradle of tapestry". We welcome riders and their horses. Breakfast extra: 5 ?/pers. Open all year round.

Nadine and Jean-Claude welcome you in their house located in a hamlet 5 minutes from Felletin and 15 minutes from Aubusson, ideally located to discover the Aubusson tapestry and to go hiking on the Plateau de Millevaches. Floor entirely privatized for the hosts including 2 rooms. Bathroom. Access to the garden, children's games and terrace. Wifi, baby equipment on request.

Looking for the perfect balance of relaxation and outdoor activities for your next family vacation? You've come to the right place! In the heart of nature, the Bonneix gîte invites you to take a break from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Whether you like hiking, cycling or cultural visits, you'll find what you're looking for nearby. Explore the surrounding area and marvel at the raw beauty of nature.

In the heart of the Plateau de Millevaches, just 15 minutes from Felletin, large 200m² gîte, set in a 12-hectare forest. Ideal for cousinades, training courses or a quiet stay with friends. Boules pitch in front of the gîte. Sleeps up to 15 - 6 bedrooms. Pets welcome. Fully-equipped accommodation: Wifi, appliances (oven + microwave + wood-fired central heating). Terrace and veranda. Rates : 180 ? in low season 220 ? in high season Stay charged per night.

Located in the heart of the village, at the northern gateway to the Parc Naturel Régional de Millevaches en Limousin, 9km from Aubusson, the tapestry capital, and 15km from the private car/motorcycle circuit "Le Mas du Clos". Short and long-stay rooms: classic rooms or rooms with kitchenettes. Half-board, full-board: on-site restaurant, exclusively reserved for room guests, by reservation. Capacity: 15 people