Haute-Vienne, Limousin

You will find a great selection of houses and other types of properties for sale in the department of the Haute Vienne which attracts visitors in search of unspoiled countryside and activities such as walking, fishing, sailing, boating and skiing.

Almost entirely covered by a thick carpet of vegetation, lit up by a large number of rivers and lakes, it is a haven of profoundly harmonious landscapes.

The countryside is hilly and wooded, ideal for the famous Limousin breed of cattle.
Haute-Vienne is proud of its cultural & historical heritage with well preserved abbeys & Roman churches (Soulignac & Chateauponsac), fortified castles (Chalus & Montbrun).

Limoges is the department's capital and has long been famous for its enamel and fine china production.
Limoges has an international airport.
• Porcelain at Limoges - for a demonstration on how to produce some of the finest porcelain, head to the Bernardaud porcelain factory.
• History of Enamel at Limoges - the Musee National Adrien-Dubouche charts the history of enamel from early Greek & Chinese works to the present day.
• A day out to Solignac - a pretty medieval village with an impressive granite church. From here, take the Sentier de la Briance to discover the surrounding forested countryside.
• WWII memorial at Oradour-sur-Glane - a moving memorial where a 1944 massacre took place.