Lac de la Grange
Lac de la Grange, Les Batiments (sud), Rochechouart 87600, is situated in the countryside next to the hamlet of Les Bordes on the D41, five minutes east of Rochechouart.
The house is surrounded by fields and a path from the house leads directly to the forest of Rochechouart.
We are in the Haute-Vienne region of Limousin within 15 minutes drive of both the Dordogne and Charente regions. With many places of interest and activities in the local area.
Airports - car rental is available at the airport and must be pre-booked
We are 25k (30 minutes drive) from Limoges airport, which is served by:
Ryanair (www.ryanair.com) with flights from Bristol, London Stansted, East Midlands, Liverpool and Leeds Bradford.
Flybe (www.flybe.com) with flights from Aberdeen, Belfast City, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Inverness, Leeds Bradford, Manchester & Southampton
British Airways (www.britishairways.com) with 4 flights a week from Gatwick between May & September
Channel ports
The distance from Calais to Rochechouart is approximately 700km (7hrs drive) from Cherbourg & Dieppe 590km (6hrs) and from Caen, Le Havre & St Malo 480-500km (5-5.5hrs).
Trains - car rental is available at the station and must be pre-booked
Limoges railway station is served by TGV trains from Paris Gare Austerlitz. The journey takes 3-3.5 hours and there are around 10 trains per day
Rochechouart
The origins of Rochechouart date back to the 10th Century and today it is a typically picturesque French town where amongst the quaint narrow streets you will find a range of small local shops including fine boulangeries, pâtisseries and charcuteries offering local produce, also some excellent eating places. On the outskirts of the town we have 2 supermarkets, 2 petrol stations and a DIY store
Dominating the town is the Chateau which dates from the 13th Century and now houses an art gallery. The other building of major interest is the Romanesque and Gothic church with its unusual twisted spire, only two of which exist in France
Along the main cobbled street you will find the 'Espace Meteorite'. A museum dedicated to the history of Rochechouart-Chassenon following the impact of a 6 billion ton meteorite strike over 200 million years ago. Many local buildings, including 'Lac de la Grange', have been constructed using this stone
Festvals and street markets are held throughout the summer, including evening markets where table and chairs are laid out and the locals and visitors mingle spending the evening eating and drinking. During the first week of August, the town celebrates its association with Richard the Lionheart and throughout the summer musical events are hosted at the Chateau
For more about Rochechouart and the surrounding area see France this Way
Other local towns
St Auvent (approx 10 minutes drive) is an extremely picturesque village with auberge and ancient church. The 'Sanctuaire Notre Dame de la Paix' created by Abbot Paul Elias is described as the 'mini-Lourdes of Limousin' and has become a major attraction for pilgrims and passing visitors alike
St Junien (approx 20 mins drive) a large town famous for making leather gloves has many shops includng 3 large supermarkets and a great choice of places to eat. Here you will also find the 'Site Corot' a pleasant stroll along the banks of the river Glane which is associated with the artist Jean-Baptiste Corot and many of his paintings. In the town centre there is a bronze statue of his muse
Confolens (approx 35 mins drive) a large attractive town on the confluence of two rivers. The town holds a festival every year for one week in the middle of August when the town is full of music and other entertainment
Mortemart (approx 40 mins drive) listed as one of the most beautiful villages in France it has many ancient buildings some dating back to the 10th century
St Jean Ligoure (approx 45 mins drive) Visit the ruins of the mediaeval fortess of Chalucet also follow the nature trail through the adjacent wooded park of Ligoure where information panels are set up along the path to guide you on your way
Nontron (approx 45 mins drive) the town sits high on the hillside with excellent views over the valley of Bandiat. It has a very pleasant centre with lots of interesting buildings, shops and eating places
Brantome in North Dordogne (approx 1 hr drive) the town is full of lovely restaurants, shops & ancient buildings and is encircled by a river where you can hire canoes or take a sightseeing cruise for a trip on the river
The Region
Find out all about our beautiful region, local events and things to do using the links below:
Parc Naturel Perigord-Limousin
Lakes & Rivers
Leisure lakes - there are a few leisure lakes within easy driving distance
Videix (approx 10 mins drive) has a large lake with two beaches, one with a restaurant and pedalos for hire. The other has a nautical centre where you can hire canoes, kayaks, windsurfing boards & various boats
Lac de Saint Pardoux (approx 1hr drive) north of Limoges is a huge lake with a beach, swimming area and many leisure activities
Les Ribieres (approx 25 mins drive) at Bussiere-Galant has a picnic area, an adventure parc with velorail, mini-golf & tree-top adventure courses
Other small lakes can be found at Cognac-la-Foret, 87310 (approx 20 minutes drive) and St Mathieu, 87440 (approx 20 minutes drive)
Rivers - many beautiful rivers can be found in the region
Le Site Corot (approx 20 mins drive) in Saint-Junien is dedicated to the artist Jean-Baptiste Corot and offers a picturesque riverside ramble where you can stroll in the valley of the River Glane
Aixe-sur-Vienne (approx 25 mins drive) is a very pretty village on the river where you can hire canoes to paddle down the Vienne. The region is famous for porcelaine ware so you can also visit the 'Maison de la Porcelaine' to shop or take the factory tour
Bellac (approx 35 minutes drive) on the river Vincou is another beautiful place to spend some time taking a walk along the river or a stroll around the town