Enchanting discovery of Arfeuille-chatain, Creuse, Limousin

Departure Place du marché, Mainsat 1- Continue straight ahead on the D27 to Bussière Nouvelle via Bellevue 2- Turn left, go around La Nouzière, cross the D 4 and continue up to Arfeuille-Châtain 3- Continue straight ahead, passing Douleix and Le Mazeau 4- At the crow's feet, turn right towards Les Fayes, continue towards Savignat 5- Turn right on D 24 A to reach Sannat 6- Head for St Pardoux, cross the village and continue on to the D 19 7- Turn right, continue to D 4 via Le Four and Rouchaud 8- Turn left to return to Mainsat

This 12 km route from Mainsat is an easy way to discover the FFC Cyclosport area in East Creuse. From Les Portes, head towards Mainsat, then turn right towards Bussière-Nouvelle through the Bois de la Forêt. Then head for Villevaleix and continue right on the D988 for 900m. Turn right again towards Blavepeyre and then Chagot. One last climb and you're back at the château.

This 16 km route from Mainsat is an easy way to discover the FFC Cyclosport area in East Creuse. From Les Portes, go as far as the village of Mainsat, then turn left onto the D19. Further on, branch off onto the D38. Before you reach "Le Bouchereau", turn left towards Bardet, then back to the château via Chagot

9-person rental in a quiet location in the Combrailles... Ideal for relaxing with family or friends. Cosy living room, warm, colorful decor, functional, fully-equipped kitchen: treat yourself to a pleasant stay in a large gîte in Creuse and discover an exceptional environment! Enjoy the great outdoors, nature (gorges, ponds, forests, flora and fauna, etc.) and heritage! Hiking from the gîte. 3 km from the village of Mainsat (shops). For a full range of shops and services, head for Auzances (13 km) or Evaux les Bains (15 km). Parc de Coux in Auzances for family outings (playground, animal park, fishing pond...). Evaux-les-Bains spa and casino.

Atypical chalet-style gîte located in Rougnat in East Creuse, ideally situated for touring the Creuse and Puy de Dôme departments. Just 1.5 km from the village of Auzances (all amenities). For fishing, 2 communal ponds nearby: étang des Vergnes opposite the gîte (2 ha, fishing licence required, carp, pike and zander) and the 2nd 900m away in the Coux park (2 ha). The 50-hectare Coux park offers visitors a range of activities free of charge, including walks to admire fallow deer, peacocks, golden roosters, swans and emus, a picnic area with games for children, and a fitness trail.

Set in Bégouneix, a small hamlet typical of the Combraille region, this independent 3-star gîte is built of granite and corresponds to an old farmhouse. Enclosed courtyard, garages, shed. Ideal for resting, many activities nearby: hiking, fishing, horse-riding, châteaux (Villemonteix, Boussac...), Evaux les Bains (listed church, swimming pool, thermal baths, cinema, casino), Chambon sur Voueize and Moustier d'Ahun (listed Most Beautiful Villages of France, Ste Valérie abbey in Chambon, listed church in Moustier), Aubusson (tapestry and town), Montluçon (museum, Château, medieval town) 35 km. A little further afield, the Auvergne volcanoes and Puy de Dôme, Vulcania, Clermont Ferrand...

Forget the city: take a breath of fresh air at Maison Barthonnet... The renovation work carried out on this traditional building enhances the stone and wood features, and is a must-see! The large kitchen is an invitation to gourmandise and conviviality, and the outdoor garden is a delight for all. 2.5 km from the town of Saint-Priest and 18 km from the spa town of Evaux les Bains. Supermarket in Mainsat (5 km). Shops and services in Chénérailles (17km) or Auzances (16km). Hiking trails available on site. Numerous discovery outings in prospect: heritage (Sainte-Valérie abbey in Chambon-sur-Voueize, 20 minutes away by car) and nature at Parc de Coux in Auzances (various activities on 50ha: walk admiring fallow deer, peacocks, golden roosters, swans, emus, picnic area with games for children, fitness trail)

Ghislaine and Patrick have completely renovated this old house near the family home. They have furnished it with taste. The bedrooms are spacious and bright. The wood-burning stove is still in its place, in the kitchen fireplace, and if you feel like preparing a meal in the traditional way, don't hesitate! Welcome to Le MERY gîte.

Gîte d'étape/groupe, "Le Télégraphe" can accommodate up to 14 people in 5 rooms. Ideally situated on the hiking/ mountain-biking network, and close to fishing in the pond (1km) or whitewater (5 to 15 km). "Le Télégraphe" is located opposite a multi-service grocery/bar association that welcomes you every morning (except Mondays). Breakfast available from 8:30 am. Friday afternoon opening from 4:00 pm. 10 min by car to Evaux Les Bains, spa, wellness center, casino, swimming pool, cinema, supermarket, doctors, pharmacy, all shops, or to Chambon/Voueize, abbey church, rivers, media library and local shops. Le Télégraphe is a place for sharing and exchanging, with communal areas. When you arrive, a member of the local council will give you a warm welcome and be your guide to help you find your way around

La maison d'Adeline : In the heart of a typical Combrailles village, come and recharge your batteries in this green and peaceful setting, while enjoying all the conveniences of a village that's still lively and active: the bread depot opposite the gîte, the community grocery store, the municipal tennis court accessible free of charge to gîte guests less than 2 min away on foot, the fishing pond just outside the village, the Combrailles triangle long-distance footpath less than 2 km away. Less than 10 min by car: Evaux les Bains, a spa and tourist resort unique in the Limousin region, with its thermal baths, fitness and wellness center, casino and swimming pool. Near three listed and protected cultural and natural sites: the village of Chambon/Voueize and its surroundings, and the Voueize and Chat-Cros gorges.

Make your stay rhyme with respect for nature! This totally independent house with sauna and indoor swimming pool (7m x 4m) is an example of energy sobriety and offers its occupants every modern comfort. The large table next to the wood-burning stove in the living room will serve as a meeting point after sharing moments in the different areas of this 12-person gîte, anchored in a territory marked by stone, water and forest, which offers its visitors numerous outdoor activities. The village of Auzances, less than 5km from the gîte, offers a wide range of practical (all shops) and leisure facilities (Coux animal park with fishing and horse-riding on site).

The gîte is 2km from the village of Fontanières. Ideal for hiking from the gîte to discover the treasures of the area. Don't hesitate to visit the Evaux-les-Bains spa complex 8 km away. Another lively town with shops, services and entertainment, Casino, swimming pool? Not far away, Chambon sur Voueize will seduce you with its remarkable heritage! Please note: Restaurant and caterer 2 km away at Le Damier, and a pizzeria in the village on Wednesdays

Ideal location, in the small hamlet of Le Poux, between Evaux-les-Bains (9 km away, spa) and Chambon-sur-Voueize (9 km away, 3rd Preferred Village of the French 2014, Abbatiale Sainte-Valérie). There's plenty for heritage lovers to do! If you're more of a nature lover, you'll find everything you need on site: fishing in the private pond 250 m from the gîte (full of fish), hiking on site and in the surrounding area (GR® 46 300 m away) or just relaxing on the terrace around the barbecue in the flower-filled garden. But of course, there's nothing to stop you lazing by the fire in the living room! David, the owner, has done his utmost to offer you a comfortable and relaxing stay in harmony with nature.

Mainsat is a small town surrounded by 57 hamlets. The surrounding countryside is dotted with green and blue with its ponds, woods and fields. The shingled bell tower of the church blends perfectly into this rural setting.

This mill produced crushed grain for cattle feed. It was completed in the 19th century by an oil mill.

The Mainsat orangery was attached to the château, whose entrance porch and adjoining wing date from the 16th and 17th centuries. The park and orangery were rebuilt towards the end of the 19th century. The park and the following elements: flowerbeds, sphynge, gargoyle, four cast-iron statues, rockery, factory, bench, stairs, fishpond, furniture (benches, tubs, small fountain, stone table), pediment with coat of arms, promenoir and orangery were listed for the second time by decree of March 18, 1991 (then modified by decree of September 29, 1997).

This church must have been the chapel of the feudal castle before it became a parish church, replacing another that had been destroyed. The building features a nave with a straight chevet, the last bay of which forms the choir. An ogival vaulting was added in the 14th century, resting on bases sculpted with human heads. The west-facing square-plan bell tower features a chamfered semi-circular bay on each side. The perpendicular walls framing the portal are each decorated with a blind molded arcade that falls on bases sculpted with human faces. In the 16th century, a rib-vaulted aisle was added to the south, the same length as the nave.

Two picnic tables next to the church, behind the bus shelter

Sale of fruit, jams, jellies, syrups and fruit paste. On sale at the P'tite Coop in SANNAT. Participation in the "AVENDREDI.FR" farmers' drive

It's a family farm with 60 Alpine goats and 75 Lacaune ewes. Damien and Carole look after the ewes, the crops and market sales, while my wife Carole looks after the goats, the cheese dairy and their 3 children... Their goats live in a wooden building on a straw-bedded floor, with a very light, well-ventilated living space, allowing them to live comfortably and to go out only for their well-being in the large wood just behind the chèvrerie.

Under the small porch, the portal is original, with colonnettes supporting the voussoirs which fall on a frieze-chapiteau composed of hooks and flower buds. The church was remodeled in the 18th century, as evidenced by the date 1766 engraved on the semi-circular arch at the entrance to the choir. The church is dedicated to Sainte Madeleine. The central panel is adorned with a painting by François II Finet, an Aubusson painter from 1751. It depicts Ste-Madeleine pénitente and the conversion of St-Paul on the road to Damascus. The side bays of the altarpiece, topped by a triangular pediment, are decorated with 16 panels on 3 levels.

Picnic area on the edge of the D996, just outside Rougnat in the direction of Fontanières (between Cujasseix and Montely)

Picnic table by the pond

Sophisticated, gourmet cuisine in a warm setting, delighting the palate with surprising, inventive recipes, and a cellar with an eclectic selection of small beverages. Prepared dishes to take away and catering service for various events

The Garden Express restaurant announces its closure in Auzances to start a new adventure at the Rougnat inn with a new menu! Open since April 2024

In his country inn, Jean-Pierre Toullec offers traditional family cooking based on local produce. Lunchtime menus from Monday to Friday at 15? Evenings and weekends by prior arrangement. For easier service, please book a little in advance.

Guinguette from 9am Lunch and dinner even in the afternoon, we cook for our customers! Fast food: Grill, bruschetta, cocktails, hamburgers, baked Camembert, ... ! For all dishes, see menu! Take-away sales

Imagine a mobile restaurant offering weekly menus devised by Luc and Lucie. On the menu: local produce, plants, edible flowers, spices and other colorful ingredients. It's hard to pigeonhole the rue sauvage, since you can enjoy their dishes to take away, either from their turquoise-colored food truck or from their fixed point of sale in Auzances. Menus change with the seasons, depending on supplies from local suppliers, most of them organic.

Restaurant Heni offers traditional cuisine with a twist. We work with fresh, seasonal produce, favoring local sourcing.

Bar with atmosphere proposing fast food (paninis, croque-monsieur, ice creams, tobacco), broadcasting of matches, WIFI...

Small restaurant suitable for intimate dinners, soft, warm and calm atmosphere. Establishment located 6 km from the only spa resort in Limousin, Evaux les Bains. Neat traditional cuisine based on local products. Catering activity, take-out meals.

Specializing in traditional, family-style cuisine, Marie Christine has built her reputation on the quality of her work, her fresh produce and her warm welcome. Menu prepared to order only

Inn on the site of the former Chateau de la Couture, in the restored bread oven and barn; a warm welcome and a refined cuisine based on local products from the Creuse region. Poultry specialities, foie gras, cheeses and all farm products.

9-person rental in a quiet location in the Combrailles... Ideal for relaxing with family or friends. Cosy living room, warm, colorful decor, functional, fully-equipped kitchen: treat yourself to a pleasant stay in a large gîte in Creuse and discover an exceptional environment! Enjoy the great outdoors, nature (gorges, ponds, forests, flora and fauna, etc.) and heritage! Hiking from the gîte. 3 km from the village of Mainsat (shops). For a full range of shops and services, head for Auzances (13 km) or Evaux les Bains (15 km). Parc de Coux in Auzances for family outings (playground, animal park, fishing pond...). Evaux-les-Bains spa and casino.

We have an authentic stone house in a very quiet and pleasant location with a breathtaking view of the Creuse. There are 4 bedrooms. Each room has its own private bathroom and toilet. Chambre Le Noyer: large family room with 1 double bed (160cm) and 3 single beds. Large bathroom with shower and bathtub. Chambre Le Noisetier: a 160cm double bed and a comfortable 140cm sofa bed Chambre Le Châtaignier with a 140cm double bed Chambre Le Chêne with a 180cm double bed that can be converted into 2 90cm single beds. On our grounds there's a marked walk of around 4km, a pétanque court, outdoor table tennis, swimming pool? In July and August mini-camping with 6 spacious pitches, 2 lodges (one for 2 people and one for 4 people) and a Bell tent for 2 people. Lodges have private bathrooms.

We have an authentic stone house in a very quiet and pleasant location with a breathtaking view of the Creuse. There are 4 bedrooms. Each room has its own private bathroom and toilet. Chambre Le Noyer: large family room with 1 double bed (160cm) and 3 single beds. Large bathroom with shower and bathtub. Chambre Le Noisetier: a 160cm double bed and a comfortable 140cm sofa bed Chambre Le Châtaignier with a 140cm double bed Chambre Le Chêne with a 180cm double bed that can be converted into 2 90cm single beds. On our grounds there's a marked walk of around 4km, a pétanque court, outdoor table tennis, swimming pool? In July and August mini-camping with 6 spacious pitches, 2 lodges (one for 2 people and one for 4 people) and a Bell tent for 2 people. Lodges have private bathrooms.

On the Domaine du Noyer, take advantage of summer to stay in a "Bell Tente". Halfway between a teepee, a hut and a safari tent, this little cocoon of comfort is equipped with 3 single beds and one double bed. On-site activities: 4km marked walk, pétanque court, table tennis, swimming pool, 3 electric bikes for hire. The price is 6? per hour or 35? for a day from 10am to 6pm. Shower, bath and toilet outside the tent. Breakfast and towels included.

We have an authentic stone house in a very quiet and pleasant location with a breathtaking view of the Creuse. There are 4 bedrooms. Each room has its own private bathroom and toilet. Chambre Le Noyer: large family room with 1 double bed (160cm) and 3 single beds. Large bathroom with shower and bathtub. Chambre Le Noisetier: a 160cm double bed and a comfortable 140cm sofa bed Chambre Le Châtaignier with a 140cm double bed Chambre Le Chêne with a 180cm double bed that can be converted into 2 90cm single beds. On our grounds there's a marked walk of around 4km, a pétanque court, outdoor table tennis, swimming pool? In July and August mini-camping with 6 spacious pitches, 2 lodges (one for 2 people and one for 4 people) and a Bell tent for 2 people. Lodges have private bathrooms.

We have an authentic stone house in a very quiet and pleasant location with a breathtaking view of the Creuse. There are 4 bedrooms. Each room has its own private bathroom and toilet. Chambre Le Noyer: large family room with 1 double bed (160cm) and 3 single beds. Large bathroom with shower and bathtub. Chambre Le Noisetier: a 160cm double bed and a comfortable 140cm sofa bed Chambre Le Châtaignier with a 140cm double bed Chambre Le Chêne with a 180cm double bed that can be converted into 2 90cm single beds. On our grounds there's a marked walk of around 4km, a pétanque court, outdoor table tennis, swimming pool? In July and August mini-camping with 6 spacious pitches, 2 lodges (one for 2 people and one for 4 people) and a Bell tent for 2 people. Lodges have private bathrooms.

Le Gîte des Hirondelles: lovely, detached stone cottage with heated indoor pool (open from mid-May to mid-October) accessible from the living room, located near the owners' home and their 2nd gîte (23G1212). 5 km from Auzances for all shops and services. Ideal location for exploring the Creuse and Combrailles regions. And once you're back from your wilderness escapades, enjoy the cosy ambience of this 5-person gîte: all you have to do is relax! Private pool or shared wellness area: the choice is yours!

Let yourself be seduced by this house for 6 people, offering you all modern comforts with a tasteful decoration. The gîte adjoins the owners' home, who are the perfect neighbors: discreet and available to help you make the most of your stay in the heart of the Combrailles at Rougnat. A second gîte for 5 people is just around the corner, 23G1227, for family gatherings or get-togethers with friends. The wellness area, shared by both gîtes, provides access to a spa, sauna and games room. Ideal for recharging your batteries, whatever the weather! The village of Auzances is 5km from all shops and services. Outdoor activities in the immediate vicinity.

Chapeau de Soleil is a small-scale campsite located in the heart of France. The campsite operates as sustainably as possible, which is reflected in the reuse of materials. At Chapeau de Soleil you can enjoy real camping, without excessive luxury or hassle of any kind. The campsites, suitable only for tents, are located in the "foreland". There's no electricity on the pitches, but if you need it, you can go to the sanitary building. No camping equipment? You can stay in one of our beautifully furnished tents! Bell 'Obi' tent (double bed, veranda, outdoor kitchen, fridge, BBQ) or Ten Cate tent (also for two people, fully equipped). Enjoy peace, space and nature!

The gîte (Studio) includes a double bed, kitchen with fridge, coffee maker, small oven, 4-burner gas stove and hood, and a small enclosed garden with BBQ. The gîte is heated by 2 electric radiators. The shower and toilet are accessible from the outside via the veranda, with wood-burning stove.