Gîtes in Limoges

Discover Limoges and the surrounding area during your holiday

For your next holiday in France, let yourself be tempted by the Haute-Vienne and come and enjoy Limoges and its riches! Whether you're a couple, a family or a group of friends, make the most of your holiday in a Limoges gîte to discover local expertise, historical heritage and activities in the heart of the city, or nearby. During your holiday, discover local skills, including the highly reputed Limoges Porcelain, as well as other exceptional arts such as enamel, leather and earthenware. The historic and contemporary factories of Limoges open their doors to you to share the history and manufacturing secrets of this "White Gold", whose finesse and purity have made Limoges Porcelain internationally famous. Take advantage of your self-catering holiday to visit one of these workshops during your stay in Limoges. While Limoges is famous for its fire art, its history and heritage are also not to be missed. If you're coming by train for your holiday in your Limoges gîte, you'll arrive at the Gare des Bénédictins, built in 1929. It is one of the most beautiful stations in France and Europe, with its magnificent allegorical sculptures, art-deco stained-glass windows, sumptuous copper dome and 61 m-high campanile. During your stay in a Limoges gîte, you can also discover its magnificent 1883 town hall, designed by Charles-Alfred Leclerc and inspired by the one in Paris. For Limousin specialities, visit the superb Halles de Limoges on Place de la Motte, built in the 19th century by two of Gustave Eiffel's pupils. Opposite the Halles is Cobaty's remarkable trompe-l'œil, retracing the history of Limoges. Wander around the city and discover one of Limoges' picturesque districts: the Boucherie district, with its timber-framed houses, small squares and preserved shopfronts, now home to the boutiques of craftsmen and designers. In Limoges, the banks of the Vienne offer some very pleasant walks, some of them shaded. What about getting on board a canoe, kayak or paddle directly in Limoges city centre, a stone's throw from the Pont-Saint-Etienne? The river offers an idyllic setting for discovering Limoges in a different way, at the slow pace of nature. Enjoy a holiday combining heritage and nature by booking your Clévacances accommodation from one of our many gîtes in Limoges or the surrounding area. Choose from one of our many ideally located, label-labelled rentals, and enjoy an unforgettable holiday with Clévacances.

Activities to do near Limoges during your holiday

During your holiday in a gîte in Limoges, visit the Pôle d'Excellence de la race Limousine de Lanaud, the Parc du Reynou and Nexon, international capital of the Circus. Not far from Limoges, visit Solignac, a small village combining natural beauty and architectural charm, to be discovered with the Terra Aventura geocaching game. From your Limoges gîte, you can also make a diversion to Rochechouart, with its superb château and meteorite museum. Discover Oradour-Sur-Glane, a village that was martyred in the Second World War, and the châteaux along the Richard the Lionheart route. Finally, take in the views from Mont Gargan. Looking for wide open spaces? Take advantage of your holiday to immerse yourself in the exceptional green surroundings around Limoges. The Millevaches Regional Nature Park and the lakes just a few kilometres from Limoges, including Vassivière, Europe's largest man-made lake, are waiting for you: swimming, mountain biking, zip-lining, hiking, sailing, fishing, paddling, canoeing… Choose your nature activity! In Limoges, the gastronomy of the Limousin region takes centre stage. Make the most of your stay in a Limoges gîte to discover the Limousin breed, renowned for its tenderness. Don't end your holiday in Limoges without sampling some of the specialities of the Limousin region: vacherine, a sweet with controlled origin, marzipan from Saint-Léonard-de-Noblat, madeleines from Saint-Yrieix, cannoles from Rochechouart and burgou, a chestnut cake. Take advantage of your stay in Limoges to bring back some of these specialities as souvenirs. And if you don't have the patience to wait until the holidays to enjoy them, you can always enjoy them around a table in your Clévacances gîte. So don't wait any longer and come and discover Limoges and all its treasures! For one night or a longer stay, book your accommodation from one of our many gites available in Limoges and enjoy an unforgettable holiday in the Haute-Vienne.