📍 France

CREUSE: LIMOUSIN COUNTRYSIDE AND ART CRAFTS HERITAGE

Tapestries shimmer with gold thread, pastoral landscapes stretch endless, craft traditions carry on. Creuse is artisan country.

≈ 10
Days
403
Km
9
Stops
📖 5 min read 🔄 Last updated: 2026-01-17

Visit Aubusson tapestry capital, Crozant ruins that inspired painters, Boussac castle and its Lady and the Unicorn, Fresselines and La Souterraine villages. Creuse, preserved countryside and craft traditions.

Your day-by-day itinerary

1
Day

La Souterraine

fortress town tower crown

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Day 1
🔍

Discover

1
Crypt.
2
Saint-Jean Gate.
3
Village of painters (Monet painted there).
🎯

Activities

→
Lake Sagnat (swimming).
→
Fishing).
→
Artistic hike.
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Next stop
Distance: 101 km
Travel time: 2h01
2
Day

Fresselines

riverbank beauty spread charm

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Day 2
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Discover

1
Creuse Valley.
2
Castle ruins.
🎯

Activities

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Panoramas over the meanders.
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Plein air painting.
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Next stop
Distance: 57 km
Travel time: 1h08
3
Day

Crozant

castle ruins crown high

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Day 3
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Discover

1
Valley of painters (Crozant school).
2
Castle (Lady and the Unicorn).
🎯

Activities

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Confluence of the Creuse and the Sédelle.
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Summer festivals.
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Summer music festivals.
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Next stop
Distance: 11 km
Travel time: 13min
4
Day

Boussac

lace heritage craft village

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Day 4
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Discover

1
Sainte-Valérie Abbey Church (Romanesque art).
2
Roman and modern thermal baths.
🎯

Activities

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Évaux Gorges.
→
Hiking on the Millevaches plateau.
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Weaving demonstration.
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Next stop
Distance: 75 km
Travel time: 1h29
5
Day

Chambon Sur Voueize

spa tradition thermal water

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Day 5
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Discover

1
Moutier Church.
2
Tapestry workshops.
🎯

Activities

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Tapestry purchases.
→
Monts de Guéret Animal Park (wolves).
6
Day

Evaux Les Bains

thermal waters healing glow

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Day 6
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Discover

1
Lantern of the Dead.
2
International City of Tapestry (UNESCO).
🎯

Activities

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Chabrières Forest.
→
Hiking.
→
Évaux Gorges.
🚗
Next stop
Distance: 6 km
Travel time: 8min
7
Day

Felletin

tapestry heritage weave glow

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Day 7
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Discover

1
Workshops.
2
Museum of Art and Archaeology.
3
Giant labyrinth.
🎯

Activities

→
Crafts.
→
Hiking on the Millevaches plateau.
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Next stop
Distance: 99 km
Travel time: 1h59
8
Day

Aubusson

weaving capital craft crown

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Day 8
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Discover

1
Hôtel des Moneyroux.
2
Museum.
3
Workshops.
🎯

Activities

→
Weaving demonstration.
→
Tapestry purchases.
→
Old town.
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Next stop
Distance: 11 km
Travel time: 13min
9
Day

Gueret

city center anchor spread

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Day 9
🔍

Discover

1
Museum of Art and Archaeology.
2
Giant labyrinth.
3
Hôtel des Moneyroux.
🎯

Activities

→
Monts de Guéret Animal Park (wolves).
→
Chabrières Forest.
🚗
Next stop
Distance: 43 km
Travel time: 51min

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❓ Frequently asked questions

What weather should you expect?

Spring (April-June): Perfect weather, blooming countryside, ideal for all regions, moderate crowds, excellent value, romantic atmosphere.

Summer (July-August): Warmest weather, peak tourist season, highest prices, crowded attractions, perfect for Mediterranean coast, festival season.

Fall (September-October): Harvest season, comfortable temperatures, fewer crowds, wine regions spectacular, excellent photography, good value.

Winter (November-March): Christmas markets, ski season Alps, fewer crowds, lowest prices, cozy indoor attractions, cultural experiences.

How many days should I plan?

We believe you will enjoy this itinerary best by dedicating between 8 and 12 days. The next step will allow you to adjust the duration of your stay.

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