La Colline Gibouleaux

La Colline is located in the department of Creuse in the Limousin region. The department of Creuse is named after the river that flows through it. In this green and sparsely populated area countless rivers flow through the landscape of hills, woods and hedgerows. The Creuse is therefore known as the green heart of France. In this region you will have no major tourist attractions. It is an area where you can enjoy life in the French countryside and the entire natuur.De Limousin is a wetland. There are several large lakes. A good example is the huge lake of Vassieviere where various water sports are. But Lac de Lavaud-Gelade is worth and is only 5 km away from our vacation home. All swimming and fishing on the wooded shores of the lake the day slips quietly by. Especially on Sundays you will find many a Frenchman who, with his family including enjoying a sumptuous lunch the day doorbrengt.Centraal in the region is the "Plateau de Millevaches". This cooler plateau is often the source of many streams and rivers that traverse the region. Also our house is located in the Plateau de Millevaches. You are in abundance in the rural life. The meadows as it were decorated with brown and white of the Limousin and Charolais herds. In the area there is a regular wildlife. Deer, foxes, birds of prey but also the otter are in their natural environment zien.De small quiet roads make this area ideal for walkers and experienced fietsers.Echte major cities can be found not in this region. Limoges is a city of considerable renown mainly by the white porcelain that you can buy anywhere. However, nice cozy towns with a rural atmosphere are plentiful. Nice excursions are to the cozy town of Aubusson (famous for its carpets), the capital of the department, Gueret, but also in Felletin and Bourganeuf where weekly markets are held are fun to visit. The climate is its central location, a mix of country and climate. In other words in winter can be cold but it is also true that in the summer months particularly pleasant stay with temperatures that can assume values ??that are a bit reminiscent of southern temperatures. An average temperature of 25 degrees is more the rule than uitzondering.Gibouleaux is a hamlet consisting of about 15 houses and several barns. Most houses are used primarily as a holiday home of French owners. The village is situated on a hill 700 meters high, partly because there are beautiful views. Due to its high altitude followed after a hot summer day, a nice cool night. The village has an old wash to find, because the laundry is no longer used, it is overgrown with vegetation. A local farmer used the meadows to the village, to his sheep and Limousin cows to graze. You can from our holiday home for a nice long walk on eenkarrenspoor that winds between woods and meadows.

There are various excursions in the area. Below are some examples vermeld.Waterrecreatie.Vlak the house is Lac de Lavaud Gelade, a beautiful lake. Where many a Frenchman spends his Sunday with a comprehensive lunch.Op about 20 kilometers from the house you will find the Lac Vassiviere. On this lake are many amenities. You can practice water sports, but also rent a canoe, surfboard and sailboat belonging to the Lac de Vassiviere mogelijkheden.Aan there is now a park and Abre Abre. For children, the park is a real challenge. Between the trees (tops), there are several trails off. Aubusson is famous for its carpets, in the local museum is more about return vinden.Dierenparken. When you Queret lesson loups the Chabrières, this park is the wolf centraal.Houd you more of a zoo with many animals, then a visit to Parc du Reynou at Limoges certainly aanraderIn the surroundings there are some small castles / houses to visits. Each in its own way a piece of French history show.

Bridge from Roman times. With possibility for a walk of about 30 min. Nice picnic spot.