Population - 124,000   (1,067,000)

Area - 5,565 km²   (1,663)

Population density - 22    (642)

(comparative figs - Surrey UK)

Towns with over 3,000 people

Aubusson   4,662

Bourganeuf   3,163

Gueret   14,123

La Souterraine   5,320

Main town

Gueret

425 miles - 6.5 hours - from Calais

What is it really like for holidays in Creuse

The Creuse is nature at its best

One of the least densely populated departments of France on the edge of the Auvergne and the massive central it is a land of rivers running through woodland

If you are looking for genuine peace and quite with space and natural beauty then the Creuse is a place you will come to love

Must visit places

Aubusson - world famous centuries long tapestry tradition

All the towns are worth a visit for their history and sense of balance

Creuse Holidays - b&b

Creuse Holidays - cottages

Creuse Holidays - tourist info