Explore Brillac, Charente’s hidden treasures

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.

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.

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.

This tour takes in the village of Saint-Barbant, in the Haute-Vienne region, and the Etang des Brégères, a delight for anglers and hikers alike, with its picnic tables.

A 6 km walk to discover the village of Saint-Martial-sur-Isop, in Haute-Vienne, and its church. Stroll along the riverbank and admire the Isop rocks. The natural site of the "Rochers de l'Isop", with its singular relief, is a protected natural site in the Limousin region.

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.

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.

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.

Just 20 minutes from Confolens, a renowned world dance and music festival, and 20 minutes from Mortemart, one of France's most beautiful villages, at the junction of the Vienne, Charente and Haute-Vienne departments, on an 80-hectare estate of meadows and woods where sheep are raised, the totally independent house, located on the farm, opens onto an enclosed lawn at the rear. Small 3 x 2 m above-ground pool, 0.60 m deep, and trampoline. A path passes close to the gîte and provides a beautiful walk on the property where deer and hinds have also made their home, and it's not uncommon to observe or hear them from the gîte.

The establishment is located in the heart of nature, 2 km from the town of Mézières-sur-Issoire. Surrounded by a vast park with trees over a hundred years old, you're guaranteed absolute peace and quiet. Enjoy the property and its facilities (outdoor swimming pool, children's play area, bike hire...). The 2-bedroom chambre d'hôtes can accommodate 4 people (+ one infant), table d'hôtes by prior arrangement.

In the heart of a small hamlet, this independent house opens on a pleasant garden of 150m ² closed. The Monts de Blond, 10 km away, have many hiking trails. Bellac and its picturesque streets, birthplace of Jean Giraudoux, also offer beautiful walks and a national festival in early July.

Restaurant Logis de France, 3 cocottes,

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.

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...

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.

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.

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.

Production of seasonal fruit and vegetables as well as seedlings and bedding plants for vegetable and garden creation. Sales on site or to order. Basket-making/delivery provided by the company.

Picnic area, with two tables, in Champeaux behind the village hall.

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.

Direct sales of broilers, ready-to-cook guinea fowl and free-range eggs, as well as a sheep farm with 180 ewes. The animals eat almost exclusively feed produced on the 30-hectare farm.

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

La 'Butte de frochet' (hillock of Frochet, is a natural area offering ecological as welle as fauna and flora interests. Is is a mineral backbone of white quartz, themnants of the hydrothermal activity of the Oradour-sur-Glane rift towards the end of the primaryera. The ridge path offers splendid vistas on "Charente Limousine" and on "Basse-Marche". The heather-covered moor is currently administered by the 'Conservatoire des espaces Naturels du Limousin'. Thus, some endangered bird species such as harriers or nightjars whosenesting area is heather spaces will be able to inhabit the place. The landscape takes on pink hues at the beginning and at the end of the Summer at the time when ashen heather ans calluna vulgaris are in full bloom.

Free-range poultry (roasts, preserves, foie gras), pork (cuts and preserves) and Limousin beef (cuts and batches).

Sales of goat dairy products and highland beef. Organic farming. Products: plain and flavored yogurts, flower yogurts, dessert creams, plain and flavored tomme, Moelleux des Barres, P'tits Barres with goat's milk and Highland beef. Organic farming.

The 13th century Fraisse was a "noble dwelling" of which almost nothing remains today. It was burnt down in 1356 by the famous Black Prince, then rebuilt after the Hundred Years War by Sieur Jacques des MONSTIERS. It is the "old castle" of the 15th century forming the right part of the complex of buildings. The main part of the 16th century, of Renaissance type, has a beautiful Henri II staircase, the great hall with its S.Serlio fireplace whose band represents the Fraisse of the 16th century. Guided tour of the castle by a member of the family.

This picnic area welcomes you with its 6-person table (uncovered)

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.

Located in the heart of the village, the chef Thomas Fournier elaborates his menus with fresh seasonal products by favoring local producers During the week, the chef will propose menus from 11,00 € at lunchtime and from 19,00 € in the evening. On weekends, he will propose you menus from 19,00 €. Classified Logis 3 cocottes and Maître Restaurateur. The restaurant "La Châtellenie" welcomes you every lunchtime except Monday and Saturday and every evening except Monday and Sunday.

Restaurant Logis de France, 3 cocottes,

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.

Located in the heart of the Blourde valley, this restaurant will present you its home-made cooking in a warm atmosphere. The chef will propose you his menu of the day at 12,80 €. The dynamic team of the restaurant is listening to its customers to elaborate customized services: "Everything is possible". During the summer season, you can enjoy the terrace. The restaurant "L'Auberge de la Blourde" welcomes you every day except Saturday and Sunday, as well as Friday evening.

Located in the heart of the village, this restaurant with a friendly setting and a family atmosphere will offer you its daily menu at 12,00 €. The restaurant "Le Virage" welcomes you every lunchtime from Monday to Saturday. Period of closing : one week during the school vacations of February and one week during those of December.

Located on the rest area, this chalet style restaurant, warm atmosphere with its chimney and its visible beams, proposes you its menus from 21,00 €. Formula of the day 13.50€, as well as its card, from 9,00 € to 18,00 €. The menus are elaborated essentially from fresh products Taste the chef's specialties: Mexican-style pork ribs, gourmet plate ... During the summer season, you can enjoy all the mussels and fries you want. You can also take advantage of its large shaded and pleasantly flowered terrace. The restaurant "Le Chalet" welcomes you on reservation on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays for the dinner service. Closing period : 3 weeks in October

Bar-restaurant located on the church square of the village, at the foot of the Monts de Blond Home cooking. Open for lunch from Monday to Saturday (bar open until 7pm). Open on Saturday evenings in season. Worker's lunch menu from Monday to Friday (wine included): 14.50€. Saturday: menu at 20€, Sunday lunch: 26€.

Located in the heart of the Floating Village, on the quays opposite the floating grill huts, this restaurant will present you its regularly renewed menu made of fresh products. The chef will propose you his menu of the day at 14.50 €, his menus from 20,00 € to 30,00 € and also, in season, mussels and French fries. During the summer season, you can enjoy its three floating terraces: a change of scenery guaranteed! The restaurant "La Marina du Ponteil" welcomes you, clients of the Floating Village and external clients, every lunchtime (except Monday) and every evening (except Monday and Sunday), from mid February to mid November. Open 7/7 in July and August

Located near the tourist information office, this restaurant, air-conditioned, offers its seasonal cuisine according to the market with its menu of the day at 12.50 € during the week and its menu at 17.00 € at the weekend. The restaurant "Le 10 pour boire et pour manger" welcomes you every day except Sunday and Monday, and in the evenings on Friday and Saturday. Closing period : 1 week in March and 2 weeks in September

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.

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)

2 bedrooms, 6 persons

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.

Just 20 minutes from Confolens, a renowned world dance and music festival, and 20 minutes from Mortemart, one of France's most beautiful villages, at the junction of the Vienne, Charente and Haute-Vienne departments, on an 80-hectare estate of meadows and woods where sheep are raised, the totally independent house, located on the farm, opens onto an enclosed lawn at the rear. Small 3 x 2 m above-ground pool, 0.60 m deep, and trampoline. A path passes close to the gîte and provides a beautiful walk on the property where deer and hinds have also made their home, and it's not uncommon to observe or hear them from the gîte.

Furnished accommodation in a quiet hamlet, approx. 2 km from the village with its shops and close to the Monts de Blond. Recently renovated 17th-century stone building.

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.

Chambres d'Hôtes Référence isolated in the countryside, peace and quiet guaranteed. The guest rooms are located in a 13th-century château that has been in the family for over 800 years. The rooms are furnished in the same way as the rest of the house, with period furniture and family paintings... guests will appreciate the charm of the woodwork and antique fabrics, giving this house a "soul" that is extremely rare these days.

A vacation home for up to six people in the old port area of Availles-Limouzine, La Maison du Passeur is a unique and historic gîte on the banks of the Vienne River.

Situated in the center of the peaceful village of Mézières sur Issoire, this former manor houses 3 beautiful guest rooms in a peaceful and relaxing setting surrounded by a lovely park with swimming pool. A warm welcome and attention to detail make guests feel right at home. 3 bedrooms with 160x200 beds: a first bedroom of 11m² (90? per night), a second bedroom of 15m² (97? per night), a third bedroom of 25m² (115? per night).