Eymoutiers:
In and around Eymoutiers, there are a host of wonderful sporting, cultural and great family fun amenities.
Have great family fun at Park Bellvue, Feeriland, Aquarium du Limousin, Zoo Park du Reynou, D'arb en Arbe, the fascinating La Cite de Insectes, a ride on the steam train, and beaches with wonderful water sports at Lac Vassiviere.
Take a day trip to Futuroscope - one of the top theme parks in the world. A virtual experience of more than 20 very creative attractions taking you from outer space to the depths of the ocean with breathtaking, exhilarating speed. Stunning laser show every evening
Local Attractions :
Sport: Golf, tennis, fishing, biking, walking/hiking, kayaking, karting, quad driving, swimming, horse riding, and rock climbing.
Fishing:This area has some of the finest fishing in Europe (trout, salmon, pike, dace, gudgeon, perch, chub, carp) on Lake Vassiviere, the Vienne river, which flows through Eymoutiers, and on other rivers and smaller lakes. Fishing rods and tackle are available locally.
Cycling: Bikes are available to hire in the area. Designated cycle routes through the local scenic countryside.
Walking/Hiking Enjoy walking through the beautiful scenic woodlands, green valleys and hillsides. Leaflets are available describing each hiking circuit. The local Club de Randonnee organises hikes on Thursday and Sunday afternoons.
Rock Climbing: Ten minutes to Bussy for rock climbing with a variety of grades.
Culture:
This Limousin region of France has earned worldwide fame for craftmanship: enamelling, porrcelain, tapestry etc. A number of workshops give guided visits to these crafts.
Art lovers and artists will enjoy this region's serious share of museums dedicated to all periods of art. The art and architecture of previous centuries is carefully preserved in the region's chateaus, houses and churches. There are many interesting museums and interpretative centres in the region.
Pierre-Auguste Renoir was born in Limoges in 1841 where he began his artistic career painting the world famous Limoges china. The Musee de la’Eveche in Limoges displays paintings by Renoir as well as Egyptian collections and enamels dating back to the 12th century.
Paul Robeyrolle Centre in Eymoutiers presents the art and sculptures of Paul Robeyrolle (1926-2005), one of the major painters of the twentieth century. Paul Rebyrolle was born in Eymoutiers
Golf:
Golf de la Porcelaine: 18 hole – Par 72 – 6035 metres – slope 135 golf course is only 30 minutes quiet drive from Eymoutiers.
Golf de Limoges Saint-Lazare: 18 hole – Par 72 – 6222 metres – slope 120-124 course set in pleasant woodland 5 minutes from the centre of Limoges.
Other Activities:
children's tree climbing activity theme park
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marks the location of the property in Limousin
