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La traversée du Haut Limousin : de village en village is an itinerary in 8 stages, from 18 to 26 km, that you can discover, according to your desires, on foot, on horseback or on mountain bike. This route reveals the secrets of a land of legends. Its preserved nature offers hilly and green landscapes. Ponds, forests, paths lined with low walls, charming hamlets and typical Limousin villages are revealed step by step. In the heart of the Pays du Haut Limousin, you can compose your stay and adapt it to your needs: accommodation, donkey hire, visits to villages, do not hesitate to contact the Tourist Office of the Pays du Haut Limousin which will guide you to spend an unforgettable moment.

Open the doors of Bussière-Boffy, a village of character, where a tour with explanatory panels leads to the discovery of a dozen wealthy houses. And retrace the probable itinerary of the Black Prince who was a knight, son of the King of England Edward III, whose legend tells that he left his claw on a stone of the church of Bussière-Boffy.

Discover the Frochet moor which is classified as a ZNIEFF (Natural Zone of Ecological, Faunistic and Floristic Interest). The ridge path offers beautiful views over the Charente Limousine and the Basse-Marche. You can meet the harrier or the nightjar, which nests in the ash heather and the common callune.

Located in the Monts de Blond massif, the "sentier des pervenches" takes you to the village of Mortemart (classified as one of the most beautiful villages in France). This is an easy trail that takes just over an hour to complete. Discover the small built heritage (stone crosses, dry stone walls) and the old hamlets and villages. Accompanied hike on request at 05 55 68 12 79 at the Haut-Limousin Intercommunal Tourist Office.

Located in the Monts de Blond massif, the circuit "In the footsteps of Henry IV of Montrol-Sénard offers a journey into the past. This hike is an opportunity to discover the small rural heritage: wells, roadside crosses, dry stone walls. To discover, the sites of "Rural Nostalgia" in the village. Accompanied hike on request at 05 55 68 12 79 at the Haut-Limousin Intercommunal Tourist Office. Variation possible in less than 1h30.

Stage 2 of the GRP des Monts de Blond between Mortemart and Blond crosses a variety of landscapes: forests, meadows, wild moors... This route allows you to discover many typical villages, as well as the small local heritage.

Hike in the heart of the Monts de Blond and discover the many stones of legends that dot the territory: stone in the shape of a mushroom, a fish, the Rock of the Fairies or the Stone of Sacrifice. You will walk in the footsteps of our ancestors who left us menhirs and dolmens, including the menhir of Ceinturat, classified as a Historic Monument, it is the highest in the Haute-Vienne!

Known for its sheep fairs throughout France, the commune of Mézières-sur-Issoire is strongly marked by sheep farming. This walk invites you to discover old wells and typical houses in the village of Bonnefond and the landscapes of the Haut Limousin.

The path of Perrières located in the commune of Javerdat proposes a beautiful walk in hollow ways. You can discover the menhir of the Peak.

The circuit of the fox proposes a stroll in the heart of the Haut-Vienna countryside. To discover: the Peak and the menhir around Rouffignac.

Bussière-Boffy is close to a number of attractive towns: Mortemart, Montrol-Sénard, Bellac, and a little further afield Saint Junien and Confolens. At the heart of numerous unspoilt natural sites, including the Butte de Frochet, the Monts de Blonds... The charm and authenticity of an old house in the heart of the village, with its 16th-century tower, patio and small garden. Lovely separate garden with lean-to, deckchairs included, table tennis, bicycle shed, private parking.

The gîte is located in a quiet hamlet in the heart of the Monts de Blond. Ideal for a couple, the gîte has a large garden with swimming pool and is surrounded by hiking and mountain-biking trails. Nearby: visit the Parcours Nostalgie Rurale in Montrol-Sénard, visit Mortemart classified as one of France's most beautiful villages, megaliths circuit...

The Château des Ducs gîte is located in the heart of Mortemart, the only village in the Haute-Vienne to be classified as "One of the most beautiful villages in France". This character-filled gîte is located on the 1st floor of an exceptional residence. It comprises 2 bedrooms and can accommodate up to 6 people (2 people per bedroom + 1 extra bed). Outdoor area with private courtyard, garden furniture and deckchairs.

The hotel is located in the heart of the Monts de Blond, in the center of the village of Mortemart, listed as one of the most beautiful villages in France. Numerous sporting activities are available (hiking, mountain biking, golf, etc.) close to the accommodation. Welcome tray (tea, coffee, kettle) in every room and on-site restaurant. 4 rooms for 2 people (beds 140x190), 1 suite for 2 people (bed 160x200), 1 room for 3 people (bed 140x190 + bed 90x190) 2 bedrooms have en-suite bathrooms on the landing, the others have en-suite bathrooms with toilets in the bedroom.

Comfortable and quiet ecological gîte in an LPO refuge, ideal for holidays and nature sports (hiking, bike rides, cycling, mountain biking), to discover the rich local architectural and natural heritage. This rural gîte is located in the heart of a large park with trees in the Monts de Blond and close to Oradour sur Glane. A haven of peace where you can relax, rest and discover the stones and legends of the area. A few chickens, ducks and 2 small dwarf goats also keep us company.

Nestled in a small Limousin hamlet, Les Clés de la Forêt awaits you for a peaceful stay. With a beautiful view over the park and forest, this cocooning little nest is fully equipped. All the equipment is on the ground floor, and there's also a cabane room (accessible to children (not infants, stairs) and teenagers). Just a few minutes from Saint-Junien, you can easily take advantage of the surrounding tourist sites: the collegiate church of Saint-Junien, the Corot site, the Centre de la Mémoire and the village of Oradour-sur-Glane, the Monts de Blond, Rochechouart and its castle...

Detached house which has kept its authentic character with at the back an enclosed lawn on a property of 60 ha of meadows and forests. Hiking trails and possibility of donkey rides.

5 mn from St Junien, 12 mn from Oradour sur Glane, 20 mn from Rochechouart, 30 mn from Limoges, on a 60 ha estate on the edge of the Monts de Blond, the Sequoïas' gîte has been fitted out in the south square tower of a 19th century manor house. It opens onto a private and fenced garden.

Le Haut Quarteron is where Jean-Louis and Marie-France come to recharge their batteries for part of the year. They have furnished and decorated this family home with taste and comfort: color, fabrics, paintings.... Jean-Louis is an enthusiast and keen to share with his guests: the history, visits, discoveries and leisure activities of this pretty area of Haute-Vienne. Around the house, a large enclosed park where you can enjoy a quiet lunch and rest in the shade of the lime tree.

In the heart of a hamlet near Saint-Junien, La Maison des Couleurs is a unique place where every detail tells a story. Luminous stained-glass windows, wall frescoes, vintage materials, unique furniture and generous plants create a vibrant decor, designed with overflowing creativity and impeccable taste. The atmosphere is warm, lively and authentic: nothing is left to chance, everything is thought through, harmonized and sublimated. Outside, the garden follows the same inspiration: lush, shady, punctuated by small, intimate nooks and crannies where everyone finds calm and gentleness. A spa for 2 is available, open from 1/03 to 30/09. La Maison des Couleurs is more than just a place: it's an experience, an immersion in a rare and inspiring universe.

The Butte de Frochet is one of the most emblematic natural sites in the Upper Limousin. The vegetation and landscapes change with the seasons, offering a different light and atmosphere each time. A hiking trail allows you to discover this site and the surrounding countryside. An interpretation trail has also been created on site to help visitors learn more about the flora and fauna found here. The Butte de Frochet is a unique landscape site, whose constitution is linked to the largest quartz outcrop in the region. Part of the site is made up of a vast chaos of boulders offering a view over the Charente Limousine. The rest of the site follows a ridge line, with dry moorland in various stages of development.

Two tables at Bussière Boffy, in the parking lot at the Frochet site.

Veal calves, lambs, kids, poultry, eggs, cheese, vegetables, berries, aromatic plants. AB certified by Ecocert, Bienvenue à la ferme, France passion. Traditional farm where we raise endangered animals, Ferrandaise cows, Berrichonne sheep from Indre, Poitevin goats, Limousin chickens? And we grow old and/or local varieties of fruit and vegetables. Cheese processing undergoing approval.

This real Limousin village evokes rural life at the beginning of the 20th century in authentic settings: the "Chabatz d'entrar" house and its cowshed, the farm bakehouse, the washhouse, the village school, the pig and chicken shed, the bread oven, the woodshed, the attic, the drinking trough, the shoemaker's workshop, the cobbler's workshop... Open from the spring vacations to the end of the All Saints' Day vacations. Guided tours for groups of 10 or more by appointment. Prices: 6?/pers. School package: 25?/class Information and reservations: 05 55 68 12 79

Montrol-Sénard is a real Limousin village in the Monts de Blond that evokes the rural life of the early 20th century in authentic surroundings: - the "Chabatz d?Entrar" house and its stable-cellier, - the farm bakehouse, - the wash-house and market hall - the local school, - the school woodshed - the pig and chicken shed, - the bread oven, - the attic (hemp and wool exhibition), - the drinking trough, - the clogmaker's workshop, - the sheepfold - shoemaker's workshop, - the café-buvette "Chez Angèle", - the barn-stable ("Rural housing" and "Killing the pig" exhibitions), - the cowshed (exhibits on "L'habitat rural" and "On tue le cochon") - grand-Mère's garden and the "Los Monteros" photographic exhibition of local residents - the boilers' barn, - the blacksmith's forge,

Picnic area, with three tables, at the bivouac area.

Located in Mortemart, one of France's most beautiful villages and a listed historic monument, the motte is at the crossroads of ancient roads. One of Mortemart's mottes, a symbol of the Drut family's power, bears witness to early feudalism around the year 1000. Abbon Drut, knight and lord of Mortemart, supported the Count of La Marche against the King of France during the siege of Bellac in 995. Nearby was the parish church of Saint-Hilaire, destroyed in the early 19th century.

Passionate about beekeeping for many years, and exclusively beekeepers, l'Abeille des Monts de Blond offers single-flower and multi-flower honeys such as chestnut, all summer flowers, bourdaine and mountain flowers from the Plateau de Millevaches, as well as buckwheat honey.

A historic monument, today?s (privately-owned) château is probably the result of the transformation of one of the mottes castrales. Part of the moat that once surrounded the château still exists. Inside, in the private section, a section of the square keep wall remains, typical of the 13th century, when the Mortemart seigneury passed, by marriage, to the Rochechouart family. It was at the end of the 15th century that the château was modernized, with dwellings flanked by towers. The Rochechouart-Mortemart family became one of France?s most prestigious noble families. In 1650, Louis XIV established Mortemart as a duchy-peerage, giving the lords of Mortemart the title of dukes. Before the French Revolution, the Dukes of Mortemart held the high office of Governor of the Invalides. Self-guided tour (outside) and guided tour of the village for groups of 10 or more (booking required).

Mortemart is the only commune in the Haute-Vienne department to be classified as "One of the Most Beautiful Villages in France", rich in the vestiges of its glorious past, and boasting an imposing architectural ensemble of great purity of line.

Bar restaurant located in the centre of town. Family and traditional cuisine Grocery

Located in the heart of the village, La Taverne bar-restaurant serves traditional family-style cuisine. Your dishes are prepared with regional products carefully selected by Madeleine. "Quality cuisine and conviviality come together here to make sure you have a great time

Bar-restaurant in the center of town, to be discovered along the "Nostalgie Rurale" trail. Housed in a renovated barn with exposed stone walls and a collection of cocottes (porcelain, ceramics, paintings...), this traditional restaurant offers quality cuisine based on fresh produce.

In the heart of the historic village of Montrol-Sénard and its "Nostalgie Rurale" trail, discover this traditional café-restaurant where chef Vanessa prepares delicious dishes. Reservations required (by telephone). In summer, you can eat in the converted barn or on the adjoining terrace.

The Hotel Restaurant, Douce demeure is located on the Place Royale in Mortemart, a village that has been awarded the "Most Beautiful Villages in France" label. Not far from the old covered market, the Château des Ducs de Mortemart, the Carmes convent and many other places to discover.

The Food Truck offers burgers, sausage fritters, cheese fritters, fries, salads, sweet crepes, cold drinks and its specialty, "Fish and Chips". The Food Truck offers all its dishes made from local produce.

At the foot of the Monts de Blond, Thierry serves hearty family-style cuisine based on local produce. Whether for a drink, a bite to eat or lunch. A warm welcome and friendly service.

On the outskirts of Saint-Junien, in the direction of Limoges, you'll find Burger King on site or to take away.

Asian restaurant . All-you-can-eat buffet. Groups welcome on reservation.

A traditional restaurant in Saint-Junien, the Castel de Glane welcomes you to the bucolic setting of the Domaine de la Vergne. A la carte or daily menu: fresh, local produce for a moment full of flavour.

Bussière-Boffy is close to a number of attractive towns: Mortemart, Montrol-Sénard, Bellac, and a little further afield Saint Junien and Confolens. At the heart of numerous unspoilt natural sites, including the Butte de Frochet, the Monts de Blonds... The charm and authenticity of an old house in the heart of the village, with its 16th-century tower, patio and small garden. Lovely separate garden with lean-to, deckchairs included, table tennis, bicycle shed, private parking.

2 bedrooms, 6 persons

Natural camping area at the edge of town, with a dozen shaded pitches. Free pitches and services (keys to toilets, shower, electric socket and tap on request from the Auberge de la Mandragore)

Motorhome reception area with sanitary block (showers, hot water and toilets, electric hook-up). Drop in at La Mandragore hostel (place de l'église) to pick up sanitary block keys. Free, open all year.

Completely renovated village house, located in a cul-de-sac overlooking Nouic's central square. The gîte is pleasant, quiet, clean and 100m from the shops.

The gîte is located in a quiet hamlet in the heart of the Monts de Blond. Ideal for a couple, the gîte has a large garden with swimming pool and is surrounded by hiking and mountain-biking trails. Nearby: visit the Parcours Nostalgie Rurale in Montrol-Sénard, visit Mortemart classified as one of France's most beautiful villages, megaliths circuit...

Florence welcomes you to her home in the village of Montrol Sénard, in the Monts de Blond. An authentic, flower-filled village with a "Nostalgie Rurale" (Rural Nostalgia) visitor trail, many hiking and mountain bike trails criss-cross the surrounding area. Close to many tourist sites (circuit des mégalithes, Mortemart, Oradour sur Glane...) The guest rooms are adjoined by Florence's ceramic artist studio. The first bedroom ("Terra") is on the 1st floor and has a double bed (with the possibility of adding a child's bed), the 2nd bedroom ("Flora") on the 2nd floor has a double bed and 2 single beds, and shares the same bathroom. The 3rd bedroom ("Bella") has a double bed and 2 single beds. Small enclosed garden with terrace and garden furniture for breakfast.

Bivouac area open all year round, free parking, unmarked pitches, toilets available, drinking water. Visit the Parcours Nostalgie Rurale (Rural Nostalgia Trail), which runs through the village, with 18 sites open to visitors from April to October.

Bivouac area open all year, free parking, toilets available, drinking water. Visit the Parcours Nostalgie Rurale (Rural Nostalgia Trail), which runs through the village, with 18 sites open to visitors from April to October.

The Château des Ducs gîte is located in the heart of Mortemart, the only village in the Haute-Vienne to be classified as "One of the most beautiful villages in France". This character-filled gîte is located on the 1st floor of an exceptional residence. It comprises 2 bedrooms and can accommodate up to 6 people (2 people per bedroom + 1 extra bed). Outdoor area with private courtyard, garden furniture and deckchairs.