Population - 711,000   (1,067,000)

Area - 16,962 km²   (1,663)

Population density - 42   (642)

(comparative figs - Surrey UK)

Departments

Correze

Creuse

Haute-Vienne

Main City

Limoges

425 miles - 6 hours - from Calais

Limousin Holidays - Correze

Limousin Holidays - Creuse

Limousin Holidays - Haute-Vienne

What is it really like for holidays in the Limousin

The Limousin is an unsung hero

Not as neat and tidy as Aquitaine

Not as rugged and remote as the Auvergne

The land rises towards the Auvergne giving perfect conditions of rain and sunshine - a warm lush environment - to produce dense oak forests

Rolling hills - quiet lanes - beautiful rich tan brown Limousin cattle - un spoilt peaceful hamlets and villages - a place to wander and savour

Correze

The strong men of Brive are part of the legend of Correze

Creuse

A touch of sophistication in Aubusson and Gueret

Haute-Vienne

The garden of the Limousin

Limousin Holidays - b&b

Limousin Holidays - cottages

Limousin Holidays - tourist info