Local Area Aubusson is a very ancient town and is the home of the famous ‘Aubusson Tapestry’s’, started in the 1600’s but brought to the area by the Saracens. Visit the museum and during the summer months the many different exhibitions and tours around the various workshops.
A short drive away is ‘Le Lac de Vassiviére’, one of the largest lakes in Europe, being 30 miles in circumference. Here there are many watersports to try, safe swimming and a clean sandy beach for children to play on. On the other side of Guéret is ‘Le Loups de Chabriéres’, a natural wolf wild life park. It was opened in 1991 to show the wolves that roamed mainland Europe and for people to understand their natural habitat. Fishing seems to be a national pastime in the Limousin – which is known as the land of a thousand lakes – many of which are open to the public on a daily rate. Arrangements can be made for you in advance of your visit.
Ten minutes away is ‘Le Mas du Clos’, privately owned race circuit. For all classes of racing, two, three, or four wheels and set in some of the most beautiful countryside in France. 3.1 kilometres in length, with all types of turns and straights. Check out the web-site
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