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Limousin

Pictured Above: River front houses in Argentat on the Dordogne.

Limousin is for nature lovers, offering visitors the quintessential rural France. On the Western slopes of the Massif Central, Limousin offers unspoiled countryside, lakes and rivers, nature preserves, rolling valleys, and forested hills. With a large number of rivers in this upland région, including Dordogne, Limousin is prized for its clean air, pure water, and excellent fishing. A rural région, it is best known for beef farming and timber, and it is where you’ll find a distinctive chestnut red cow known as the Limousin cow, and French Oak orchards, prized for their distinct characters and flavors in wine fermentation. Visit Limoges to purchase one of a kind porcelain, or Aubusson to view noteworthy tapestries. Whether fishing from a glassy lake, biking through the picturesque countryside, strolling through an oak orchard, or breathing in the fresh air from your country villa, you’re sure to feel one with nature while in scenic Limousin.

Highlights
Départements: Corrèze, Creuse, and Haute-Vienne

Capital: Limoges

Good to Know:
-Limousin is the second least populated région in France, even smaller than the city of Marseilles.