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

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

Welcome to Le Repaire Creusois, where Bruno and Agnès will be happy to advise you on your "motorcycle trip" itineraries, taking you along the beautiful, panoramic roads of the Creuse region... A warm welcome! All shops and services in Auzances, 7km away. Several restaurants nearby.

Lovely house built by Creuse masons. Ground floor: entrance with checkroom, washing machine and tumble dryer. Living room with wood-burning stove (TV). Kitchen with dining area. First floor. Bedroom 1 with 1 140*190 bed. Bedroom 2 with 1 160*200 bed (2 twin 80*160 beds). Shower room (shower 130*90) with WC. Attic: games area. Bedroom 3 with 2 single beds. Bathroom with WC. Partially enclosed grounds. Private parking. Bed linen included. Housekeeping package. Linen rental. Wood extra. Electric heating. Indoor swimming pool available from June to end of September.

11 km from Chénérailles, with all services and shops, discover the Château de Villemonteix and the church of Saint Barthélémy, with its frescoes and Barthélémy's tomb. A 1.5-hectare pond is available for you to practice your passion, and you'll have the chance to spend some quality time by the water, with family or friends. NO KILL fishing. Aubusson, capital of Tapestry, is just 16km away. Swimming pool and wellness area. Swimming at the Etang de La Naute, 9km away.

Located in Chambon-sur-Voueize in the Limousin region, Sam Bott offers bed and breakfast accommodation with free private parking. Some rooms feature a terrace with garden views, a fully equipped kitchen and a private bathroom with shower. The house also has a picnic area. If you'd like to explore the local area, you can go hiking or cycling in the vicinity. The Sam Bott can arrange a bike rental service. Couples particularly appreciate the location of this establishment for a stay for two.

Former farmhouse set at the end of a cul-de-sac overlooking beautiful rolling countryside. Ground floor: very large 30m² kitchen with dining area. Large inglenook fireplace. Living room of 23m² (TV) with decorative fireplace. Upstairs, 3 bedrooms, each with 1 double bed (140x190). Separate WC with washbasin. Private parking. Terrace. Bike and fishing tackle room. Wood pellet central heating. Cleaning and linen on request. Baby equipment included. WIFI

Auberge Chambonchard, French cuisine with a luxurious, contemporary twist. Where they met while training as chefs in the Netherlands, not only was their love for each other born, but also the dream of opening their own restaurant. Owners Kim and Rob Kuik opened the doors of their inn in May 2023. Chef de cuisine Rob has extensive experience of French cuisine. He has since developed his own refined style. Rob works exclusively with fresh, local produce. Restaurant Manager Kim is the face of the restaurant. Her passion for hospitality has grown over the years. This allows the customer to quickly feel at home in her restaurant.

Ideally located between Limoges and Clermont-Ferrand, the Château de Chazelpaud bed and breakfast is an ideal base for visiting numerous tourist and cultural sites. During your stay, as a family, a group or with friends, you'll have the pleasure of staying in one of our 3 bedrooms that can accommodate 7 people, as well as an entire floor converted into a dormitory with 8 single beds, for a total of 15 people. A characterful 500m2 fitness complex with heated, sheltered swimming pool completes the gîte. The pool, gym and jacuzzi are all available for use. A children's playground is also available. The gîte has a flat-screen TV and a fully-equipped kitchen. Outside, there's a barbecue and garden furniture. Wifi and fiber optics complete the offer.

Ideally located on the D941 between Limoges and Clermont-Ferrand, Château de Chazelpaud is an ideal base for visiting many tourist and cultural attractions. Peace and quiet are guaranteed, and the tastefully furnished rooms offer every comfort in the south Creuse region near Aubusson in Saint-Bard. On the property, the château and its outbuildings were built in the 1910s by architect R.S. Des Reynaud. The Château de Chazelpaud estate is 17 km from Aubusson. The tapestry capital of the world, where you'll also find all the shops and restaurants you need ? bakery 4.5 km away ? small mini-market and another bakery 7 km away. We look forward to welcoming you to Creuse for a rejuvenating vacation. In the Château : 4 bedrooms, including a suite of over 60 m², each with private bathroom, sleeps 12.

Detached house situated close to owner's home. 1.5km from village. Only 7km from Evaux-les-Bains (spa town) Ground floor: living room with corner kitchen (microwave) and lounge area, shower room, wc, utility room. 1st floor: 2 bedrooms (dbl), washhand basin, utility room. Electric heating, terrace, garage, non-enclosed land (500m2). Small pets welcomed.

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

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

The château consists of a main building with a canted tower on the main façade (clad in chestnut shingles) and a rectangular keep at the rear. The latter appears to be the oldest part. It is covered by a gable roof. The first trace of the lords of Château des Portes dates back to the 12th-13th centuries. They were the Durat family. In the 14th century, Jean de Durat received several titles and honorary offices for services rendered to the French crown. He became Bailli d?épée et de Combraille and captain of the Château d?Auzances. The memory of his marriage to Claude de Mier is engraved on the imposing fireplace in the Salle des Gardes. Over the centuries, the château passed through the hands of various families, including the Comtes d?Arfeuille and the De Bonnevie. NOT OPEN TO VISITORS

Picnic and play area on the Place du Bourg. Boulodrome for petanque games and public toilets below.

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

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.

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.

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.

In the heart of the Creuse region, just a stone's throw from the Parc Naturel Régional de Millevaches en Limousin and the Puy-de-Dôme, Laurence & Philippe welcome you to the calm and charm of unspoilt nature. In a warm and friendly atmosphere, Laurence & Philippe invite you to discover local gastronomy at the Auberge du Rocher. They juggle with seasonal produce to offer you the pleasure of tasting traditional cuisine, including specialties from Lorraine and Alsace The Auberge du Rocher is also a festive venue, with a large dining room and bar for groups, family reunions, corporate meals and events. Every weekday lunchtime, discover our menu of the day! At weekends, we offer our suggestions on the slate, based on fresh market produce. Loyalty package: buy 10 meals and save 50% on the 11th!

Pizzas to take away or eat in, ice cream. From €6

Burger made with local produce. Odd weeks.

Michel and Laurence welcome you in a warm mountain decor for you to discover a wide selection of crepes , pancakes and many mountain specialties.

Two rooms, two atmospheres: modern and warm, for a peaceful lunch in our dining room or in total immersion, in the heart of the slot machines, on the mezzanine. We offer traditional, modernized and elegant cuisine, with our three formulas and our essentials, there is something for everyone!

Maison indépendante sur 2 niveaux avec espace extérieur privatif, située dans un hameau à 2 km du bourg. Profitez des charmes de la campagne, tout en faisant une cure à Evaux les Bains, station thermale. Coin calme, tous commerces à 7 km, station thermale à 13 km (piscine, cinéma, tennis). RDC : hall d'entrée, séjour avec coin cuisine, salle d'eau, WC indépendants, 1 chambre (1 lit en 140). 1er étage : 3 chambres (1 lit en 140, 1 lit en 120 et 1 lit en 90),WC. Poêle à bois Moyenne saison et vacances scolaires de Toussaint et Noël : 260 € Haute saison : 300 € Forfait cure (pour 2 personnes) : 450 €

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.

The Château du Tirondet estate is a 27-hectare property with a spacious garden. From the garden, you enter directly into the private forest with its various hiking trails. For a slightly longer walk, simply head off into the French farmlands of the Creuse, characterized by the numerous hedges and small ponds to be found between castles, mansions and small villages. After your walk or bike ride, you can relax on the estate by the heated swimming pool or on the terrace, where you can enjoy a meal several days a week. The nearest village is Sannat (small grocery store), supermarkets / restaurants / markets 15 km away. We look forward to welcoming you!

Offering garden views, Maison familiale Ronchonnette et mon Repos offers accommodation with a balcony and coffee machine, around 37 km from Néris-les-Bains Casino. Located 39 km from the Athanor convention center, it features a garden and free private parking. This vacation home features 3 bedrooms, a flat-screen TV and a fully equipped kitchen with a fridge, oven, washing machine, dishwasher and toaster. Bedroom 1:1 double bed Bedroom 2:1 double bed Bedroom 3:1 single bed You can enjoy a terrace on site and go hiking in the surrounding area. The Sainte-Agathe golf course is 41 km from the Maison familiale Ronchonnette et mon Repos. The nearest airport, Clermont-Ferrand Auvergne, is 102 km away. For rent from JUNE 18, 2024

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

The motorhome service area is located right in the center of the village of Sannat. The water dispenser and emptying area are self-service from mid-March to mid-November. 2 parking spaces are available free of charge. Services available on the site ? dumping station ? water supply ? free parking Nearby activities municipal fishery (30 m away), communal pond and picnic/barbecue area (1 km) le Télégraphe communal gîte (50 m away) château du Tirondet (restaurant and gîtes) numerous hiking and mountain-biking trails starting from the area children's playground le Bois d?Évaux: natural area of ecological interest etang des Landes: national nature reserve of ecological interest cité de la Tapisserie Internationale d?Aubusson (35km) vulcania (70km)

Constance and Joseph welcome you in a green setting in the middle of fields in absolute calm. The gîte is equipped to accommodate a family, a couple... in comfort, with an unobstructed view of the pond and surrounding fields. Come and recharge your batteries in this accommodation nestled in the heart of the unspoilt Creuse countryside! The accommodation: three bedrooms, kitchenette, shower room and separate toilet, plus a private terrace overlooking the pond.

Take advantage of your stay in the Creuse to stay with Joseph and Constance. Beef producers for over 15 years, they'll be delighted to welcome you to their estate. You can also take advantage of the opportunity to taste products directly from the farm (organic beef, organic honey, as well as farm by-products: jams, nougat, spreads, etc.) Parking on the Bio Veillance estate. Free parking.

In the rolling hills of the Creuse, on the border with the Puy-de-Dôme, lies Chazérade, an authentic little French village with 6 houses. Le Cocon is one of these houses. A cosy vacation home with 4 bedrooms that can accommodate up to 9 people in comfortable beds. Le Cocon is a spacious French house, designed to be welcoming even when there are fewer of you. The house is an old farmhouse with two stone barns, built in 1840. Le Cocon is suitable for couples, families, friends, blended families, people traveling alone and people with dogs; in short, for everyone. For dogs, there are water bowls, rugs, towels and a small dog pool. Le Cocon has an excellent wifi connection thanks to fiber optics.