Village étape de Bessines-sur-Gartempe

Stop off at Bessines, the 1st village to be awarded the "Village étape" label in 1995, located halfway between Paris and Toulouse! Come and meet our enthusiastic shopkeepers: the 2 bakeries offer succulent pastries, and the restaurant owners serve tasty local Limousin meats! On the cultural front, discover the region's heritage by following in the footsteps of Philémon, the Villages étapes mascot! For outdoor activities, head for the Sagnat lake, where you can keep the whole family busy with swimming, hiking, a playground and a tree-planting interpretation trail... For a moment of culture, the Urêka interactive mine museum allows you to understand the fabulous adventure of mankind?s conquest of uranium ore during an interactive, educational and entertaining show, and to experience a unique moment, take part in its Escape game.