Aquitaine, Limousin, Poitou-Charentes

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Aquitaine, Limousin, Poitou-Charentes:
a holiday experience to the power of three
Stroll through the Poitevin marshland
Combine heritage and culture
with the pleasure of shopping in Bordeaux
Breathe the clean air of Limousin
Set sail in La Rochelle
Surf the ocean
Ski to your heart's content in the Pyrenees
Succumb to the charm
of Collonges-la-Rouge
EDITORIAL
A popular region among tourists in France
Everyone knows the place they grew up in, but not always that of the neighbours. On 1 January 2016, Aquitaine, Limousin and Poitou-Charentes will be merging
to form a single Region, boosting their strength and appeal. With incredibly diverse scenery and lands of history and culture, we have a lot to learn from each
other. Here's a panorama of some of the future Region's assets as a primary source of employment for those working in the French tourism industry.
A Region where the living is easy
We welcome our visitors to a climate that is sunny and gentle. We have beaches of fine sand, and ideal venues for water sports, hence the
nickname "Glissicon Valley". You can enjoy winter and summer sports, what with the Pyrenees and the Atlantic coast.
Poitou-Charentes will continue to promote its top five destinations: the Charente valley, the Futuroscope, the Poitevin marshland, La Rochelle and the Atlantic
coast (Ile de Ré, Ile d’Oléron, Rochefort and Royan). Aquitaine is also proud of its stretch of Atlantic coast along with its vineyards, beach resorts and the
Lascaux caves. Limousin can attract tourists to its porcelain art sites, gastronomy in Corrèze, great lakes and the village of Collonges-la-Rouge.
There are various labels to emphasise remarkable sites and cities of art and history as well as quaint towns packed with personality. Our
Great Region offers all sorts of top-quality holiday accommodation and will continue to support local initiatives.
Extraordinary diversity
Discover the full breadth of stupendous scenery in our Great Region. There's the ocean and mountains, lakes, marshes and forests. Some of the most extraordinary features include the
Pyrenees, the Landes pine forest, the Dune du Pilat, the Poitevin marshland, Vassivière lake and Dordogne Valley. A shining example of the sheer breadth of beautiful scenery in France!
Let us share even more: the Great Region boasts 720km of coastline, including one metropolitan city (Bordeaux) and
four large towns (Poitiers, Limoges, Bayonne and Pau), making it a truly appealing area.
Shared history embodied in exceptional heritage
Our lands are steeped in history. Saint-Savin abbey, the Limousin septennial ostensions, the Jurisdiction of Saint Emilion, the
Saintes arena, Mount Gargan and Cordouan lighthouse. Many are listed as UNESCO World Heritage.
Local arts & crafts are well represented with tapestries in Aubusson, porcelain and enamel in Limoges. The Region showcases its heritage and history via
the ancient Lascaux IV cave, the Nuits Romanes (over 150 evening events) and Oradour-sur-Glane, a centre commemorating a martyred village.
Important personalities have left their mark on the territory: Aliénor d’Aquitaine, Henri IV, Richard the Lionheart, François
1er, Jean Monnet, and François Mitterrand, further enhancing the appeal of the territory.
A rich culture accessible to all
The Region also manages culture, in terms of employment, accessibility and territorial balance. Our Great Region hosts many festivals with an
international, national or local reputation: there's the Francofolies in La Rochelle, Garorock in Marmande and the Nuits de nacre in Tulle.
Literature and film are also celebrated with the cartoon festival in Angoulême and the international festival of press cartoons and caricatures in Saint-Just-le-Martel.
Many regional languages are spoken in the Great Region, forging a strong local identity. These include Gascon, Basque, Poitevin and Languedocien.
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Typical cakes and biscuits
CONTENTS
Cognac
Cake typical of Creuse
•Amazing events!_______________________ 4
Goat's cheeses from Poitou-Charentes
•"To each his own taste!" accommodation ___ 6
•Extraordinary chefs!____________________ 12
Fluted cup cakes (a speciality of Bordeaux)
•Region recap_________________________ 14
Madeleines
Bordeaux wines
Press Officers
Aquitaine Regional Tourism Committee
4 place Jean-Jaurès - CS 31759
33074 Bordeaux, France
Limousin Regional Tourism Committee
30 cours Gay Lussac C.S. 50095 87003 Limoges Cedex 1, France
Contacts:
Contact:
Perrine Armandary,
Isabelle Stierlin - Press Officer
Tel. : +33 (0)5 55 11 05 83 - +33 (0)6 27 05 12 12
istierlin@tourisme-limousin.fr
perrine.armandary@tourisme-aquitaine.fr
Eva Lemaire - Press Officer
Tel. : +33 (0)5 55 11 05 88 - +33 (0)6 89 76 32 24
elemaire@tourisme-limousin.fr
pro.tourismelimousin.com/Presse/Presse-Limousin
Tel. : +33 (0)5 56 01 73 88
e-mail:
Poitou--Charentes Region
Territorial Appeal Department
15 rue de l’Ancienne Comédie - CS 70575
86021 Poitiers Cedex, France
Contact:
Ghislaine Desevedavy, Press Officer
Tel. : +33 (0)5 49 38 47 19
e-mail: g.desevedavy@cr-poitou-charentes.fr
Amazing
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A world of wine and culture
Projection by the Cité du Vin architect, on the Garonne river bank.
The Cité du Vin in Bordeaux: a world of wine, culture
and events
Bordeaux
Opening scheduled for early January 2016
Its bold, curvaceous lines seem to beckon you in. The building represents both a gnarled budding vine and
the nectar swirling in the glass. The whole world of wine is reflected in the sun setting over the Garonne river;
the Cité du Vin is lovely to look at and fascinating to visit.
Covering nearly 14,000 sq.m, this unique cultural site introduces you to the very soul of wine and all its various facets.
Visitors of all ages can enjoy the experience, with a circuit geared around 20 themes that whet all five senses. The
permanent exhibition is the core feature of the Cité du Vin. It gives visitors a hands-on role in finding out all about wine. Visitors travel through time and space to
learn about wine-growing and wine-loving civilisations. There are tasting sessions and introductory workshops, temporary exhibitions, a boutique selling wines from all
over the world, wine bars, a belvedere, a panoramic restaurant on the 7th floor and a wine tourism platform. An opportunity to find out about a great era that inspired
humankind, shaping their lives over the centuries.
Contact details:
494 Quai de Bacalan, 33300 Bordeaux, France
Tel. : + 33 (0)5 56 81 38 47
Fax: + 33 (0)5 24 84 36 62
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Bordeaux celebrates wine
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www.bordeaux-fete-le-vin.com
Festival de la Vézère
36th edition
in Corrèze
from 12 July to 24 August 2016
www.festival-vezere.com
The Francofolies rock
festival
in La Rochelle
13 to 17 July 2016
www.francofolies.fr
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July 2016 - The International tapestry and
woven arts centre
is due to open in Aubusson
This new museum will shed light on the various tapestries produced in Aubusson
over the centuries. A luxury product, and traditional local craft, Aubusson tapestry
has been forged by five centuries of history. It is listed as UNESCO Intangible
Cultural Heritage of Humanity. Further to a call for tender to design the Cité the
project was awarded to the firm Terreneuve teaming with museographers Paoletti
and Rouland.
Located in the former Ecole Nationale d’Art Décoratif, the Cité houses spectacular
exhibits, in three times the space. It also plays a role in development, training,
support and communication. 700 sq.m are devoted to "La nef des tentures"
designed like a theatre to showcase exceptional contemporary creations. Recent
contemporary output has been exhibited against a novel backdrop. These works
include "Peau de Licorne" by Nicolas Buffe and "Confluentia" by Bina Baitel and
were produced further to calls for tender launched since 2010. The outer façades
feature striking colours with textile cladding and wooden beams, boasting clean
lines in the manner of a multi-coloured cathedral.
Contact details:
16 Avenue des Lissiers, 23200 Aubusson, France
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Tel. : +33 (0)5 55 83 08 30
www.cite-tapisserie.fr
www.tourisme-aubusson.com
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Nuits Romanes: over 170 festive, friendly
soirées in high summer
The biggest free festival in France is being held for the 12th consecutive year all
over Poitou-Charentes (Charente, Charente-Maritime, Deux-Sèvres and Vienne).
Featuring the masterpieces of Roman heritage in the Region, the art of spotlighting
and live performances, the Nuits Romanes have become an eagerly awaited event,
attended by over 194,000 spectators in 2015.
With 170 free shows starting at nightfall, the spotlighting of Roman edifices is
accompanied by contemporary works performed by ensembles and companies of
both national and international repute.
There are concerts (classic, gospel, soul, jazz, rock, contemporary music, world
music etc.), shows (circus, acrobatics, dancing, fireworks etc.) and gastronomy
with tasting sessions for regional produce, all setting the pace for summer in
Poitou-Charentes.
www.nuitsromanes.poitou-charentes.fr
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"To each his own taste!"
accommodation
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Grounds and pool at the Domaine des Etangs in Massignac.
Domaine des Etangs in Massignac: a lush natural setting for luxury
Massignac
In the Charentes countryside, 50 km from Angoulême, the Domaine des Etangs has had a makeover. In the spirit of a family
home, this upmarket establishment combines well-being, nature and fine dining.
Forging ahead on the luxury and local specialities front, the establishment called on local craftspeople and international
professionals: Camille Muller (gardens and scenery) and Isabelle Stanislas, interior designer.
The environment is singular: 1,000 hectares of woodlands and 7 lakes surround the château, which now houses 7 suites.
There are 7 smallholdings and 4 suites in the farmhouse, making a total of 29 rooms available for guests.
This timeless estate also has a spa in the mill, an outdoor pool and a tennis court on the water; not forgetting the spa in
the former wine cellar, the library, the play areas and a collection of contemporary art inside the château to add a touch of modern flavour.
Contact details:
Domaine des lakes, 16310 Massignac, France
Tel. : + 33 (0)5 45 61 85 00
www.domainedesetangs.com
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Indulge in the luxury of a château in Creuse
Romantic weekend at the Château de la Cazine (4-star hotel-restaurant) in Noth
near La Souterraine.
Nestling in a lush green setting, it affords all the comfort of a 4-star hotel and an
upmarket restaurant, with 1 Michelin star. The elegant rooms are richly decorated
without going over the top into ostentation. The clean, natural colours are highly
conducive to a restful stay. Guests enjoy sampling the menus by the chef, David
Boyer, crafted from fresh, seasonal, local produce. You can stroll through the
park till you reach the lake or dive into the heated pool before sunning yourself
on the terrace.
Stay 3 Days/2 Nights starting at €380/2 guests, (2 breakfasts and 2 "Epicure"
menus included)
Contact details:
Noth
Château de la Cazine
Domaine de la Fôt, 23300 Noth, France
Tel. : + 33 (0)5 55 63 97 10
www.chateaudelacazine.fr - www.sejourenlimousin.com
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The Grand Hôtel de la Plage in Biscarrosse:
you can't get closer to the water!
This is a place teeming with history, in a fantastic location. Overlooking the
main beach in Biscarrosse, the ancient building has now been converted into
an all-white 4-star hotel overlooking the ocean. All 33 comfortable, spacious
rooms enjoy a sea view. Some rooms have a balcony, others have a terrace, where
guests can enjoy the sunshine and the cool ocean spray. Room décor is decidedly
contemporary with designer furniture and accessories mainly in black and white.
The bistro style restaurant serves up regional classics (foie gras, magret, Basque
cheese) and seafood, especially oysters from the nearby Bassin d'Arcachon.
An outdoor infinity pool provides a vantage point over the ocean. And for those who
love swimming in the sea, the hotel has direct access to the beach.
A spa with a sauna, jacuzzi and massage booths is open to customers.
Contact details:
The Grand Hôtel de la Plage
Avenue de la Plage, 40600 Biscarrosse, France
Tel.: +33 (0)5 58 82 74 00
www.legrandhoteldelaplage.fr
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Biscarrosse
"To each his own taste!"
accommodation
A cosystay
in a charming
Warm, cosy rooms at "Le Miel des Muses" in Brive-la-Gaillarde.
Brive-la-Gaillarde
Romantic getaway in a Bed & Breakfast
"Le Miel des Muses" in Brive-la-Gaillarde
Located in Brive-la-Gaillarde, Le Miel des Muses has been poetically named after a sweet wine produced in Corrèze. It offers
elegant rooms in contemporary décor. The owners fell in love at first sight with this former ironmonger's store. They left the
Landes coast and their home in Bordeaux to invest in this atypical place. There are now five spacious, smart rooms named
after vintage wines with antique furniture (air-conditioned rooms with a lounge area, a room accessible to the disabled,
secure parking, lift, and private terrace on the 2nd floor). It is an ideal starting point to visit all the sites and historic villages located nearby: Collonges-la-Rouge,
Turenne, the Neanderthal museum in La Chapelle aux Saints and the Gouffre de la Fage (a haven for bats).
Price: €90 to €140 depending on the season.
Contact details:
Bed & Breakfast "Le Miel des Muses"
21 avenue Jean Jaurès, 19100 Brive-la-Gaillarde, France
Tel.: +33 (0)5 55 23 79 65 - +33 (0)6 81 97 00 08
www.lemieldesmuses.fr
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A night by the canal in a former lock house
There are several lock keepers’ houses located along the Garonne canal, between
Bordeaux and Toulouse which have sat empty for years. They have now been
converted to develop services for those using the canal, and the tow-path, which
is now a greenway.
This is how lock keeper house No. 33 became L’Auberge de la Poule à Vélo (which
translates literally as the Cycling Hen's Inn!). This original, pastoral address for
fine dining lies some 12 km from Agen. Two elegant rooms with a canal view
occupy the first floor, with a restaurant, bar and little boutique on the ground
floor. On the menu: top quality, local produce and friendliness.
There's a bistro and service point for cyclists at lock house No. 42, called La
Chope et le Pichet (which translates literally as "The Beer Mug and Jug").
Contact details:
La Poule à Vélo
Lock house No. 33
Lieu-dit Saint Christophe, 47270 Saint-Jean-de-Thurac, France
River charms at the Auberge de la
Poule in Saint-Jean-de-Thurac
Tel. : +33 (0)5 53 68 41 17 - +33 (0)6 27 50 01 30
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Room and suites at Eden Ouest:
art and modernity in La Rochelle
At 33 rue Thiers, La Rochelle, near the covered market and the old port, a former
Charente shipowner's house dating from 1745 now houses one bedroom and 4
suites.
In this house restored in 2014, the suites all boast a marble well-being centre
with larch wood bathtub and private Turkish bath.
There is one 23-sq.m room, three 41-sq.m suites and one 43-sq.m suite. They
all boast modern comfort with a lounge area as well as a patio, rooftop terrace
or balcony.
The lounge and reception room are available for guests, as well as the garden
where breakfast may be served.
Artistic décor at Eden Ouest in La
Rochelle.
Eden Ouest is also part of a buzzing art scene with sculptures, paintings and
stained-glass windows exhibited in the centre that has been fully refurbished by
Lise Humeau, painter and joint owner. Temporary exhibitions also adorn the walls
in the foyer, corridor and stairs.
La Rochelle
Contact details:
Lise Humeau and Bernard Patoureau
33 rue Thiers, 17000 La Rochelle
Tel. : +33 (0)6 82 62 68 97
http://edenouest.com
"To each his own taste!"
accommodation
Experience an adventure
in a singular
Tree-top château in Nojals-et-Clotte.
Sleep in a wooden reproduction of the Château de Monbazillac
in Nojals-et-Clotte
Directly inspired by architecture in Monbazillac, Milandes and Hautefort, the Puybeton estate features four châteaux in
Nojals-and-Clotte, built using Douglas pine and larch wood in the grounds of a former medieval castle. Part of its moat
still remains. These smart cabins can sleep 2 (Monbazillac and Puybeton: 1 room), 4 (Les Milandes: 2 rooms) and 6 guests
(Hautefort: 3 rooms). All have a spa on the terrace. The entire estate covers 11 hectares with a pool. You can head out from
the estate to discover medieval villages in Périgord, visit the many châteaux, linger along the Dordogne valley or take in the
prehistoric sites of the Vézère valley, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Nojals-et-Clotte
New in 2015: a château on the water (Bed & Breakfast with SPA for 2 guests)
This cabin floats gently on the water, giving you a chance to savour a unique ambience amid aquatic wildlife. You'll love
contemplating the panorama of lush green valleys from your terrace. The cabin with spa on the water is the first of its type in France!
Contact details:
Domaine de Puybeton – 24440 Nojals-et-Clotte, France
Tel. : +33 (0)5 53 73 57 82
www.chateauxdanslesarbres.fr
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The Les Chervelières forest estate:
two charming 4-star gîtes and two 3-star
fishing gîtes
in a singular setting.
20 minutes from the Poitevin marshland and 45 minutes from the Futuroscope,
these gîtes have been fitted out in novel penthouse style using a mix of stone,
wood, glass and metal. The lakeside gîte has been fitted out in a former barn, near
an island and private well-being centre. With a 160 sq.m living room and three
bedrooms, it can sleep up to 7 guests.
The dovecote gîte, sleeping 4 guests, has a medieval-style courtyard with
aromatic plants and a private, secluded garden. Donkeys, horses and lamas all
graze nearby and the gîte affords a lovely view of the lake from the lofty atrium.
The two fishing gîtes "La Carpe" and "Le Sandre" are low-energy constructions on
stilts with a panoramic view of the lakeside woodlands.
A cabin in the forest has been planned for 2016, for guests to observe nature, and
even stay the night (to sleep 4).
The four gîtes share a pool, and a boat for trips out on the lake.
Starting at €350 a week in the low season.
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forest estate.
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Contact details:
Les Chervelières, 79310 Vouhé, France
Tel. : +33 (0)9 64 22 03 61
https://leschervelieres.com
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You want to get away from it all? enjoy an original encounter with nature and
organic enthusiasts? Welcome to "La Ferme des Histoires Mélangées" (translating
literally as the "farm of mixed-up stories"!) for a singular form of accommodation
right by the great Dordogne Valley.
You stay in a simple, comfortable cabin, nestling 6 metres high in a majestic
oak tree. Your eco-friendly, romantic holiday transports you to the heart of wellpreserved fauna, right near the birds.
Fabienne and Vincent are looking forward to showing you their organic ewe farm.
You can then set out on a hiking adventure through the woods, to admire the
beauty of Limousin, take a canoe along the Dordogne, enjoy an introduction to
paragliding or learn about the history behind the ancient city of Merle atop a
rocky peninsula.
So come enjoy a singular weekend break in Corrèze!
Option: candlelit dinner with gastronomic produce, served in your cabin.
Stay starting at €98/2 guests/2days/1 night
Tree-house in Sexcles.
Sexcles
Contact details:
La Ferme des Histoires Mélangées, 19430 Sexcles, France
Tel. : + 33 (0)6 23 25 15 18 / + 33 (0)6 85 21 86 21
+ 33 (0)5 55 28 73 97
www.cabaneencorreze.com - www.sejourenlimousin.com
Extraordinary
Chefs
David Royer, upcoming talent in the 2016 Gault
& Millau
The chef at Les Orangeries in Lussac-Les-Châteaux near Poitiers, David Royer,
earned the Upcoming Talent 2016 Gault & Millau award in October 2015 alongside
25 others, including Loïck Vallet from Thiers Temps in La Rochelle and Luke
Dolphin from L’antre in Bidart. He earned a sensational 2 toques for his first rating
in the 2016 guide.
He also won the "Sustainable Restaurant Award", the first European restaurant to
receive this distinction. The "Les Orangeries" hotel was the first hotel in France to
earn the European Ecolabel in 2006. It initiated local sourcing, had its vegetable
and ornamental gardens certified organic and in 2011/2012 participated in a
national experiment for environmental labelling, which is now used in the COP21
climate–friendly menu label initiative.
This global approach to sustainable development has prompted Poitou chef
David Royer to serve cuisine sourced from the organic vegetable garden and
local farmers. He is exploring fare with veggie leanings, using top-quality, local,
organic produce, harnessing nature (hydrolates, flower water and edible flowers).
Lussac-Les-Châteaux
The restaurant also lays on cookery lesson during which the chef dispenses his
handy hints to use vegetables properly and save on energy.
Gault & Millau "toques"
Contact details:
Les Orangeries
12, avenue du Docteur Dupont, 86320 Lussac-Les-Châteaux,
France
Tel. : +33 (0)5 49 84 07 07
www.lesorangeries.fr
Keep abreast of news on our websites
www.tourisme-aquitaine.fr
http://pro.tourisme-aquitaine.fr
www.limousinnewsensation.com
www.limandyou.com www.
limousinenfamille.com
www.limousinamoto.com
www.sejourenlimousin.com
pro.tourismelimousin.com
www.poitou-charentes.fr
www.poitou-charentes-vacances.com
http://pro.poitou-charentes-vacances.com/
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The Kaïku* wins its first star
Nicolas Borombo is a talented, 30-something chef who cut his teeth at the
famous Crillon and Georges V restaurants in Paris. After a stint at the Grand Hôtel
in Saint-Jean-de-Luz, he decided to go it alone and made the Kaïku the most
famous restaurant in town. He mostly produces local, seasonal, surf-and-turf
specialities, prepared with an original twist.
His specialities include ravioles de txangurro (spider crab ravioli), clear coriander
and lemongrass soup, pearly hook-and-line fished croaker and squash with
preserved lemon. Hailing from Bayonne, he naturally crafts dishes with Basque
flavours, sourcing produce from the local fish market, regional livestock farmers
and vegetable growers like Jean-Luc Garbage who supplies seasonal vegetables
to many Michelin-starred restaurants. The authentic, inventive and tasty cuisine
was rewarded with a star in the 2015 Michelin Guide. The restaurant is located
in one of the oldest buildings in Saint-Jean-de-Luz, between the historic town
centre and the seafront.
Last October, Nicolas Borombo was elected to the "Talent of Tomorrow" category
in the 2016 Gault & Millau guide.
Gault & Millau "toques"
Michelin star
Contact details:
Le Kaïku
17, rue de la République, 64500 Saint-Jean-de-Luz, France
Saint-Jean-de-Luz
Tel. : +33 (0)5 59 26 13 20
www.kaiku.fr
The Moulin de la Gorce,
gastronomic stopover par excellence in La
Roche l’Abeille, Limousin
Located in a former 16th-century mill, the Moulin de la Gorce serves traditional
gastronomic fare with plenty of punch. The Chef, Pierre Bertranet, learned his
trade in Paris at the world-famous Maxim’s, Ritz and Drouant. His "intuition
du moment" menus feature ancestral recipes with a clever, imaginative twist.
There's scrambled eggs with truffles, royal hare pie, lobster, pig's trotters and
beef, all lovingly cooked and impeccably presented. He's slated to earn another
Michelin star if he continues in this vein. ».
Pierre Bertranet has another restaurant in the village, "La Table du Moulin"
(awarded a "Bib Gourmand" by Michelin) and has just opened "La table du quai"
in Bordeaux, a smart place where you can taste typical Limousin fare.
Michelin star
La Roche l’Abeille
Contact details:
4-star Hotel restaurant Le Moulin de la Gorce
87800 La Roche l’Abeille, France
Tel. : + 33 (0)5 55 00 70 66
Fax: +33 (0)5 55 00 76 57
www.moulindelagorce.com
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Bergerac
Lac de Vassivière
AUVERGNE
RHÔNE-ALPES
1
Grotte
de Lascaux
Sarlat
La Dordogne
Cité du Vin
Vallée de la
Dordogne
(juin 2016)
Dune du Pilat
La
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Biscarrosse
Parc
Naturel Régional
des Landes
de Gascogne
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Villeneuve
sur-Lot
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Le L
Vallée du Lot
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Toulouse
A62
Moliets
LANGUEDOC-ROUSSILLON
MIDI-PYRÉNÉES
Hossegor
Biarritz
5
Toulouse
A64
Les Pyrénées
ESPAGNE
Clermont-Ferrand / Lyon
A89
Centre International
de la Bande Dessinée
Lacanau
Arcachon
Montluçon
A71
Vallée des Peintres
Impressionistes
La Vienne
Parc Naturel Régional
Marais Poitevin
Parc National
des Pyrénées
Échelle
25 km
15
The great
Region:
facts and figures
LOCAL PRODUCE AND SAVOIR-FAIRE
REMARKABLE SITES
UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Prehistoric sites in Vézère Valley
Way of St James
Bordeaux – Port de la Lune
Jurisdiction of Saint-Emilion
Vauban fortifications, Gironde
Vauban fortifications, Saint-Martin-de-Ré
Saint-Savin-sur-Gartempe Abbey
Saint-Hilaire-le-Grand Church in Poitiers
Saint-Eutrope Church in Saintes
Saint-Hilaire Church in Merle
Saint-Pierre Church in Saintonge
Royal Saint-Jean-d’Angély Abbey
Pilgrim’s hospital in Pons
Saint-Léonard-de-Noblat, Romanesque collegiate church
Oyster farming
Center Parcs
Vegetables
Caviar
Fruit
Ham
Vineyards
Nuts
Spirits
Poitou cake
Futuroscope
L’Hermione
Atlantic coast
and islands
Natural sports
resorts
Vassivière
Lake
Remarkable
natural zone
Poitevin
marshlands
Duck and goose fattening
Black Bottom pigs
Espelette
pepper
Futuroscope
KEY FIGURES
5.8
83,339
10
3
millions of inhabitants
720
Futuroscope
VISITOR FIGURES
sq.km, the largest
Region in France
airports, of which 7 are
international:
Bergerac, Biarritz,
Bordeaux, La Rochelle,
Limoges, Pau and Poitiers
•Many French visitors (14% of French visitors
staying in mainland France for personal reasons in
2013).
•and international visitors (10% of foreign visitors
staying in mainland France in 2013).
sea ports
The most popular tourist sites
in millions of visitors a year:
TOURISM
27
85,334
Pyrenees
Impressionists
Valley
Butter
Dordogne basin
Dune du Pilat
Saffron
Cattle farming
UNESCO World Network of Biosphere Reserves
Surfing spots
Sheep farming
UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity
Aubusson tapestry
Limousin Ostensions
Cheese
Futuroscope Park
millions of tourists
jobs in tourism
The old city of Sarlat
Dune de Pilat
The historic city of Saint-Emilion
The aquarium in La Rochelle
km of coastline
La Palmyre zoo
1.8
1.5
1.4
1.0
0.8
0.7
For more
information
find us on Internet
www.poitou-charentes-vacances.fr
www.tourisme-aquitaine.fr
Photos
www.limousinnewsensation.com
Cover: P. Laurençon@CRT Limousin - A. Dang@CRT Limousin - CRPC P. Baudry - CRPC F. Roch - A. Béguerie CRTA - A. Gilbert CRTA
/ Page 3: CRPC M. Anglad - CRPC J. Villagier - C. Ducourret CRTA - A. Béguerie CRTA / Page 4: XTU Cité du Vin / Page 5: CRCP F.
Roch - Agence Terreneuve / Page 6: Domaine des Etangs / Page 7: Tourism Limousin - Grand Hôtel de la Plage / Page 8: Le Miel
des muses / Page 9: G. Herriau - La Chope et le Pichet@CRT47 / Page 10: Treetop Château / Page 11: JM Hertay - Les Chervelières /
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