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press kit 2017 A NEW LIGHT ON NEW AQUITAINE
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NEW AQUITAINE
aquitaine
AQUITAINE REGIONAL TOURISM BOARD
4 Place Jean Jaurès - CS 31759
33074 BORDEAUX cedex
T. 00 33 (0)5 56 01 70 00
www.tourisme-aquitaine.fr
http://pro.tourisme-aquitaine.fr
Rosario SILVERIO
T. 00 33 (0)5 56 01 73 80
rosario.silverio@tourisme-aquitaine.fr
Limousin
LIMOUSIN REGIONAL TOURISM BOARD
30 cours Gay-Lussac - C.S 500 95
87003 LIMOGES cedex 1
T. 00 33 (0)5 55 11 05 90
www.limousinnewsensation.com
http://pro.tourismelimousin.com
Isabelle Stierlin
T. 00 33 (0)5 55 11 05 83 / 00 33 (0)6 27 05 12 12
istierlin@tourisme-limousin.fr
Eva Lemaire
T. 00 33 (0)5 55 11 05 88 / 00 33 (0)6 89 76 32 24
elemaire@tourisme-limousin.fr
Poitou-Charentes
NEW AQUITAINE REGION - POITIERS SITE
15 rue de l’Ancienne Comédie - CS 70575
86021 POITIERS cedex
T. 00 33 (0)5 49 55 77 00
www.poitou-charentes-vacances.com
http://pro.poitou-charentes-vacances.com
Ghislaine Desevedavy
T. 00 33 (0)5 49 38 47 19 / 00 33 (0)6 85 42 46 08 www.visit-new-aquitaine.com
g.desevedavy@laregion-alpc.fr
This press kit is published by the New Aquitaine region, Aquitaine Tourism Board, Limousin Tourism Board and the Poitiers site. Design - Production : A.Lacotte / Limousin Tourism
Board – Translation : S. Lafaye / Limousin Tourism Board
Photo credits : New Aquitaine Region - Aquitaine Tourism Board, Limousin Tourism Board and the Poitiers site
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Pierre Marcon / F. Roch / Saison d’Or & Co / Futuroscope / J.L. Audy ; FALm / Aquarium La Rochelle / Highland Games / Martell / Yann Calvez / Rochefort Océan / Hébergements /
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CONTENTS
2017 A NEW LIGHT
ON NEW AQUITAINE
EXPERIENCE OUR GREAT EVENTS DISCOVER NEW PLACES TO STAY
EXHIBITIONS Bordeaux page 16
Rochefort, its history, its heritage page 5 The Atlantic Coast page 16
Dinosaurs in Angoulême page 6 Basque Country page 16
Exhibitions in La Rochelle The Dordogne Valley page 17
Aquarium and Maritime Museum page 6 Lot-et-Garonne page 17
The Bistrot spirit at Bordeaux’s «Cité du Vin» page 7 La Rochelle and the islands page 18
Renaissance Ceramics in Limoges page 7 In and around Angoulême page 19
« Cité internationale de la tapisserie» In and around Limoges page 20
in Aubusson page 7 Corrèze page 21
Aubusson and the Painters’ Valley page 21
CELEBRATIONS
Futuroscope’s 30th Anniversary page 8
Bordeaux’s river celebration page 9 NEWS
« Toques et Porcelaine » in Limoges page 9
Bridiers Historical Reenactment in Creuse page 9 IN THE SPOTLIGHT page 22
« Bordeaux, the world’s best city to visit »
SportS according to Lonely Planet
New « Véloroute» along the river Charente page 10 Great Luxury : The Caudalie Springs
World Surfing Championships « Hôtel du Palais » in Biarritz, recognised by CNN
on the Basque Coast page 10
Arts & Culture pages 22 and 23
Bressuire’s Highland Games page 11
Cormenier rural museum expansion
Perche Elite Tour in Niort page 11
Explore Trizay Abbey
Trail running in Corrèze page 11 Cinema : lights, camera, action in Limousin ...
ACTIVITIES / WEB NEWS page 23
EXPLORE OUR NEW SITES What’s new on Oléron island ?
Bordeaux Wine Trip
The Walnut eco-museum in Saillac page 12 Limousin Videoguides
Suzanne Valadon centre in Bessines page 12
What’s new on the Rocamadour
Way in Limousin and Upper-Quercy? page 13 Savoir-faire pages 24 and 25
New Galleries in Limoges page 13 Luxury Made in Limousin
The International Parietal Art Centre « Leather and Porcelain » Competition
in Montignac page 14 What’s new at « Cité Internationale de la tapisserie » in
Aubusson ?
A stylish wine storehouse at Château des Carmes
Haut Brion in Bordeaux page 14
Cycling-cruises on the rivers Dordogne, Garonne
EVENTS CALENDAR
and the Gironde estuary page 14 Celebrations, festivals, exhibitions ... pages 26 to 29
Creation of the Martell Foundation in Cognac page 15
The Treasure of Angoulême’s Cathedral page 15
“Accro-Mâts” in Rochefort page 15
GETTING TO NEW AQUITAINE
Maps, access and key figures pages 30 and 31
CLOSE UP
The new LGV Océane railway
connection: bringing New
Aquitaine closer to Paris !
As of 2nd July 2017, the new high-speed railway connection
will be bringing Paris closer to several New Aquitaine cities :
1hr18 min between Paris and Poitiers (as opposed to 1hr36min,
currently) and 2hrs04 min between Paris and Bordeaux
(currently : 3 hrs14 min). The New TGV Océane train will travel
at a speed of 320kms/hr.
33 return trips will be available between the Ile de France region
and New Aquitaine: 27 between Paris and Bordeaux. 17 of these
connections will be direct. It will take 35 minutes to travel
from Bordeaux to Angoulême and one hour from Bordeaux to
Poitiers.
With several additional high-speed rail services (1 to 2 stopovers)
via Saint-Pierre-des-Corps, Poitiers, Angoulême or Libourne,
this is Europe’s largest railway construction project. Not only
will it contribute to enhancing our region’s attractiveness, it will
also simplify intra regional travelling.
More comfortable, more laidback, more useful and more
connected… the TGV Océane’s interior design will be a
combination of wood, leather and fabric. Baggage space will be
handier, a special new area will seat two passengers travelling
with their bicycles; wheelchair-friendliness will be developed
and special attention paid to new technologies: WiFi equipment,
free access to an internet portal (via WIFI SNCF), screens
equipped with SIVE onboard travelers’ information which will
broadcast live “normal situation” information (stopovers, speed,
travel time) as well as disrupted situation information (causes,
impacts…)
ExAmples OF CONNECTIONS
Paris - Poitiers 1hr18min (-18 min)
Paris - Angoulême 1hr42 min (- 33 min)
Paris - Bordeaux 2hrs04min (-1hr10min)
Paris - La Rochelle 2hrs27min (- 40 min)
Paris - Pau 4hrs09min
Paris – Hendaye 4hrs30min
EXPERIENCE
OUR GREAT EVENTS
EXHIBITIONS
ROCHEFORT,
Rochefort
ITS HISTORY, ITS HERITAGE
In 2017, Rochefort’s heritage and history will be in the limelight thanks
to several exhibitions.
From February to December 2017 at the Corderie Royale :
Corderie royale, a witness to its era
The International Sea Centre brings the Corderie Royale (the jewel
of the Rochefort Maritime Arsenal) new life thanks to a brand new
projection in the conference room.
www.corderie-royale.com
Starting in May at the National Marine Museum :
« L’habit fait l’histoire » clothing exhibition
The exhibition displays typical Rochefort and marine clothing, to
show how garments can be used to tell stories and act as historical
witnesses, creations and costumes.
www.musee-marine.fr/rochefort
From 14th June to 1st October at Hèbre de St Clément museum :
La Fayette, the crossing of a lifetime
This 320 sq. metre exhibition tells of Lafayette’s journey : in 1780 he
climbed onboard the Hermione to support the American insurgents,
fighting for their independence.
www.ville-rochefort.fr/culture/equipement/hebre
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EXPERIENCE OUR GREAT EVENTS
EXHIBITIONS
DINOSAURS IN ANGOULÊME
Angoulême
They lived in Charente 140 million years ago, and now,
they are back ...
2017 marks the birth of several The museum of Angoulême owns
projects for the general public over 8.000 bones, used for this
revolving around a great exhibition. The largest one, a
“national interest” exhibition Sauropoda bone, is 2.20 metres long.
about Charente’s dinosaurs. This « La cité de l’image et de la BD
exhibition will then travel to » comic book centre will also host
the museum in La Rochelle, to a photo exhibition with films such
the Natural History Museum in as «Dans les pas de Mazan, sur
Paris and possibly all the way to les traces des dinosaures d’Angeac-
Brussels. Charente», (In the footsteps of
This great exhibition is the result Mazan, on the traces of Angeac-
of a partnership between the Charente dinosaurs), children’s
«Paléocharente» association and workshops, and the reconstruction
Charente businesses. It will take of a 3D landscape. Another dinosaur
place from 20th May to 31st exhibition may also take place at the
December 2017, at the museum « Cité de la BD » : Dinosaurs and
in Angoulême: an opportunity to comic strips.
enhance the thousands of bones Another project : reconstructing 3 «
discovered, namely on the site of dinosaur-ostrich » skeletons with the
Angeac. Natural History Museum of Paris.
http://musee-angouleme.fr
2017 EXHIBITIONS AT THE AQUARIUM
AND MARITIME MUSEUM IN LA ROCHELLE
La Rochelle
In 2017 at the Aquarium in La Rochelle
Coral reefs : a thousand year-old constructions in danger
With a biodiversity comparable to that of tropical forests, coral reefs
are true oases in the middle of our oceans. They play an essential role
in the protection of our coasts, offering food resources to millions of
people, and are an indisputable asset for tourism. These living structures
have defied time yet are in great danger due to human activity. Current
environmental issues have caused major damage which coral reefs may
not be able overcome. Is it possible to dispose of coral reefs while
protecting this natural heritage ?
www.aquarium-larochelle.com
From 9th November 2016 to 31st October 2017 at the Maritime
Museum - « Nous avons fait la Delmas »,
The 150th anniversary of La Rochelle’s Delmas-Vieljeux
company
Delmas and Vieljeux: 2 names connected to the history of the harbour’s
economy. The exhibition opened on 8th November at La Rochelle’s
Maritime Museum. It recounts the 150 year history of the Delmas-
Vieljeux maritime company, closely linked to the history of the seaside
town of La Rochelle.
The Delmas- Vieljeux company was created in the late 19th century and
marked the town in several ways. Several Delmas and Vieljeux family
members became famous for their political and activist engagements.
Emile Delmas and Léonce Vieljeux both became mayors of La Rochelle.
Furthermore, the Delmas-Vieljeux company played an important part in
the development of La Pallice port activity, France’s 6th largest port, as
well as the Chef de Baie fishing harbour.
www.museemaritimelarochelle.fr
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EXPERIENCE OUR GREAT EVENTS
EXHIBITIONS
THE BISTROT SPIRIT AT BORDEAUX’S
“CITE DU VIN”
Bistrot exhibition! From Baudelaire to Picasso,
at “La Cité du Vin” – From 17th March to 18th June, 2017
Bordeaux
“La Cité du Vin” is a unique cultural The exhibition explores a vast range
attraction, where visitors are of café situations: from the lonely
invited on an immersive journey drinker to scenes of seduction,
to discover wine and its influence from melancholic retreat to identity
on the world’s civilizations over assertion, from male exclusiveness
the past thousands of years. to female protesting. It also studies
“La Cité du Vin”, located on the what artists meant to state about
Garonne riverbanks in Bordeaux, themselves and their period in time.
opened in the summer of 2016. From section to section, the mobile
From 17th March to 18th June geography of these urban enclaves,
2017, the venue will be hosting open to dreams and encounters of
an exhibition not to be missed : all sorts and takes the visitor on a
Bistrot Exhibition ! journey of self-discovery.
from Baudelaire to Picasso.
Approximately 100 works will be Rates : 8 € to visit the exhibition
on display during this exhibition, 24 € including a tour of “La Cité
whose main goal is to show the du Vi”n (tour of the permanent
essential role played by cafés and exhibition with an interactive audio
bistrots. These friendly places device and world wine-tasting on
inspired many artistic creations the belvedere).
and influenced society from the Cité du Vin
late 18th century until the mid- 1, esplanade de Pontac 33300
20th century. The exhibition Bordeaux
leaves France at times for other T. 00 33 (0)5 56 16 20 20
European countries and the USA, www.laciteduvin.com
and combines traditional mediums 33300 Bordeaux
with photography and cinema: it is T. 05 56 16 20 20
a celebration of the living, fertile www.laciteduvin.com
bonds between the world of arts
and the “café” world.
Limoges RENAISSANCE CERAMICS IN LIMOGES
Masséot Abaquesne porcelain exhibition -
The splendour of Renaissance earthenware
at Adrien Dubouché Museum
From 3rd June to 25th September, 2017
The museum presents an exhibition The exhibition reveals the splendour
about Masséaot Abaquesne, a of this art during the Renaissance
ceramist from Rouen, in partnership and presents Abaquesne’s works
with the National Renaissance in the larger context of French and
Museum European earthenware, from Italy
- Château d’Ecouen and the Fine to the Netherlands.
Arts and Ceramics museums of Musée national Adrien Dubouché
Rouen. Cité de la céramique Sèvres &
This Renaissance artist, who worked Limoges
for a close friend of King François Adrien Dubouché National
the Ist, (supreme commander Anne Museum Cité de la céramique
de Montmorency), fell into oblivion Sèvres & Limoges
in the late 16th century. www.musee-adriendubouche.fr
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EXPERIENCE
OUR GREAT EVENTS
CELEBRATIONS !
Poitiers
2017: FUTUROSCOPE’S 30th ANNIVERSARY
A new Futuroscope ride : The Extraordinary journey
The Extraordinary journey is a It is a reflection of Futuroscope’s
brand new amazing ride. It opened dedication to its fundamentals:
in December of 2016 and is unique placing imagery at the heart of the
in Europe. experience. It is also proof of the
In this technological treasure, park’s incredible adaptability. This
visitors are shifted from a horizontal is the park’s ultimate immersive
position to a vertical position (at a experience. It has taken thrills and
90° angle) in 12 seconds flat ! A emotions to a whole new level!
true « flying theatre » ride !
Futuroscope gives visitors the futuroscope.com
opportunity to experience one https: //fr-fr. facebook. com/
of mankind’s greatest dreams : to Futuroscope
fly like a bird. Its new attraction
takes you on a worldwide journey,
reinvented and inspired by the
travels of Jules Verne’s , famous
character, Phileas Fogg.
good to know
This new experience marks the beginning of
Futuroscope’s 30th anniversary celebration.
For the occasion, a special offer is available :
A 3 day / 2 nights’ stay
From 45€ / person / day*.
* Rate for a stay beginning on or after 4th February 2017, including 3 days
in the park + 2 nights’ accommodation and breakfast for a family of 2 adults
+ 2 children aged 5 to 16 in a quadruple room at 1-star Hôtel Futuroscope,
excluding: promotional offers, booking fees, cancellation insurance and
tourist taxes.
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EXPERIENCE OUR GREAT EVENTS
CELEBRATIONS !
BORDEAUX’S RIVER CELEBRATION
« Bordeaux fête le fleuve » 10th edition –
From 25th May to 4th June 2017
Bordeaux This festive event gathers fans of “Bordeaux Fête le Fleuve » will
the river Garonne and its estuary also mark the beginning of the «
every two years (on odd years), Solitaire du Figaro » race, one of
alternating with “Bordeaux Fête the world’s largest solo multi-stage
le Vin” wine celebration (on even sailing races! The organizers fell in
years). love with the beauty of Bordeaux «
Programme: water activities, boat Port of the Moon » and its sports
rides, exhibitions, concerts and challenge possibilities. See you on
fireworks ! the quays in 2017 to greet the
incoming boats!
www.bordeaux-fete-le-fleuve.com
CITY EVENTS
NOT TO BE MISSED IN BORDEAUX
The quays and water mirror
The « GoldenTriangle » : Cours Clémenceau,
Cours de l’Intendance,Tourny
Saint-Pierre quarters
Chartrons quarters and antique shops
City squares : Place Saint-michel, Pey-
Berland, Les Quinconces, Gambetta,Tourny
Limoges
« TOQUES ET PORCELAINE » IN LIMOGES
7th edition - 3 days in September, 2017
Toques et Porcelaine (“Chef hats This event takes place every two
and porcelain”) is a unique event, years. The finest chefs demonstrate
highlighting both food and tableware: their art by sublimating local
it is a celebration of the creativity of products and serving dishes in fine
chefs and porcelain-makers. Limoges porcelain.
www.ville-limoges.fr
HISTORICAL REENACTMENT
LE SAVIEZ VOUS ? IN BRIDIERS, CREUSE
This Sound and Light La Souterraine
Show is one of France’s A brand new magical show ! – From 4th to 7th August 2017
five largest historical
shows. This year’s edition of Bridiers’s great A spectacular medieval saga in the
sound and light show is entitled « middle of 11th century Europe
Blood and Stone». and Orient, with builders, monks,
lords, soldiers, townspeople
It is a historical saga about Limousin and farmers, living through the
and the Duchy of Aquitaine in the successive upheavals of war and
11th century. In 1017, a 10 year-old peace… Albéric will piece his story
orphan named Albéric is taken to together and discover the outcome
Limoges to stay with the monks of on his death bed.
St Martial. Special effects, pyrotechnics, image
He learns to read, write and count projection, drones… the latest
and is a brilliant student, but rather technology is used to create this
than becoming a monk, he decides fascinating, moving show, run by
to be a builder. The monks will 600 volunteers (400 actors) and
entrust him with the project of a director Jean-Noël Pinaud, an
lifetime… building the church of impassioned producer and history
Notre-Dame in La Souterraine. fanatic. 2017 marks the event’s
12th edition, which is part of La
Souterraine’s 1.000th anniversary
celebration.
www.fresque.bridiers.fr
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EXPERIENCE
OUR GREAT EVENTS
SPORTS
NEW “VELOROUTE” CYCLING PATH
ALONG THE RIVER CHARENTE
The V92 path opens in 2017. It connects Rochefort in Charente-Maritime
to Excideuil in Dordogne, as well as two « Eurovéloroutes » : the EV1
between Cap Nord in Sagres (French portion: Roscoff to Hendaye) and the
EV3 from Trondheim to Santiago de Compostela in Galicia.
WORLD SURFING CHAMPIONSHIPS ON THE
BASQUE COAST
The World Surfing championships take place in Biarritz,
Anglet and Bidart in 2017 !
2017 will definitely be a surfing year Watch some of the world’s most
on the Basque Coast! talented surfers ride the waves in
Biarritz, the birthplace of surfing in New Aquitaine! 30 countries and Biarritz
Europe, will be celebrating 60 years the 5 continents will be competing:
of surfing ! And to make the event Such a wonderful occasion to come
even more special, the ISA World and explore the beauty of the
Surfing games will take place in the Basque coast, its culture and art de
Basque Coast’s top 3 surfing towns vivre!
: Biarritz, Anglet and Bidart from www.biarritztourisme.com
21st to 28th May, 2017. DID YOU KNOW ?
From Bidart to San Sebastian, with mountains
on one side, beaches, shores and cliffs on the
other, enjoy a seaside stroll. 25 kilometres of
breathtaking panoramas of steep cliffs, fine sandy
beaches and the endless Atlantic ocean, ideal for
families and hikers of all levels.
10EXPERIENCE OUR GREAT EVENTS
SPORTS
Perche Elite pole-vaulting tour
in Niort
Niort
Over 150 pole-vaulters will gather in Niort
on 11th March, 2017
10 years Jean Galfione. The National
after it last “Junior”,“Contender” and “Minor”
came to Niort, challenge also takes place on 11th
the Perche Elite March 2017 in Niort,
pole-vaulting Programme :
competition •Friday 10th March : discovery
will be back, workshop for school children
on 11th March •Saturday 11th March : 10am-
2017, for one of the 6 stages 10pm -
of the Perche Elite Tour : the Six contests with the «Contenders’
competition’s 2016/2017 national Challenge» finals in presence of
and international finals. 1.300 the best French « Minors » and
spectators are expected to attend “Junior” pole-vaulters, and to end
René Gaillard stadium, in presence the event : two competitions: Elite
of the finest pole-vaulters in France, Men and Elite Women.
Europe, China as well as France’s Further information :
pole-vaulting ambassador, Jean-Marc Giraud Manager des
Etoiles de la Perche in Niort /
T. 00 33 (0)6 10 54 06 72.
Bressuire
BRESSUIRE’S HIGHLAND GAMES
Bressuire’s Highland Games are back
on 10th and 11th June, 2017
Time for a Celtic week-end (sports Other events : a pipe band (with
and music) at château de Bressuire, over 100 musicians), Scottish and
with the 9th annual Highland Irish dancing, a brass band, and on
Games, a European professional Saturday evening, a rock concert
championship? with traditional with the “Booze Brothers”.
Scottish and Basque heavy events. www.highlandgames-france.eu
The 5 main competitions : stone et Facebook
tossing, weight throwing, hammer
throwing and tree trunk throwing,
with 10 of Europe’s best throwers.
DID YOU KNOW? CORREZE, A TRAIL RUNNING DESTINATION
Brive
From spring to the end of summer, 4 trails
Thierry Breuil, from
Corrèze is a trail running
specialist: He won
• Corrèze is an ideal spot for nature A centre with a range of adjusted
France’s championship 3
races and trail running, thanks to training trails
times and his team won the variety of its landscapes and will be opening near Bugeat, and
the world championship. environment. a «Destination Trails» challenge is
He also won the “Trail • 4 Trails will be organized in 2017 : available for participants, with a
les Templiers” in 2009. • La Tulle Brive nature on 9th April, chance to win holidays in Corrèze.
For Thierry, Corrèze is • •Millevaches Monédières Railight www.correze.athle.org
a must : « In Corrèze Trail on 22nd April, www.jorganize.fr
magic is constantly just • Aquaterra on 15th July ,
around the corner. Our • X Trail Corrèze/Dordogne on
nature is so beautiful 23rd September.
and diverse. We have so
many small waterside
and surprising terrains».
11EXPLORE OUR NEW SITES
« Les 4 Demoiselles » walnut eco-museum in Saillac
On the walnut trail, Place de l’église (Church Square)
Saillac is the birthplace of Marbot walnuts. importance in local
The first traces of its existence date back life….). The tour
to 1532. The eco-museum is located in continues in the
an old Benedictine women’s priory. The treasure room
building was completely restored and is where various works
now a registered Historical Monument. It and objects from
was named Les Quatre Demoiselles (The around the world Saillac
Four young ladies) in reference to the 4 are set up. The song
parts of each walnut half, but also to the playing in the room
4 types of walnuts : Marbot, Grandjean, is French singer
Franquette and Corne. Visitors discover Charles Trenet’s « la
an arched room in which a mysterious noix » (the walnut).
meeting is taking place: the “The ON THE SPOT
international walnut friends’ society” Tasting area/ bistrot: seasonal dishes made
(CIAN). It has 13 imaginary members with walnuts, served with local or organic
with evocative names. Each time one of side dishes.
the members speaks, it is about a specific OPEN
theme, which visitors can listen to and From June to September, every day
watch on screens set up around a table. from 10am to 8pm. The rest of the year
(the history of walnuts, cooking walnuts : Tuesdays to Sundays from 1pm to 8pm.
and medicinal uses, botanical features, RATES
4€ – 2€ / children
Free for visitors under the age of 6.
www.4demoiselles.fr
Suzanne Valadon centre in Bessines
SSuzanne Valadon was an internationally
acclaimed painter. She was born in
Bessines in 1865 (-1938).
This fascinating venue is dedicated to the
artist, who was the daughter of a linen maid Bessines-sur-
with an extraordinary destiny. Learn about Gartempe
her Bohemian life in Montmartre, her life
as a model for the greatest painters, her
drawing purchased by Degas, her daring
paintings and artistic encounters.
Her son, Maurice Utrillo, is also a famous
painter: He was part of the « infernal
three » :
« Valadon – Utter
– Utrillo ». Nathalie Ducouret, who is a
painter and decorator, thought up and
designed the 70 square metre centre. It has
a unique Montmartre/post-impressionist
period atmosphere to it.
Bessines-sur-
Gartempe Tourist Office
www.tourisme-ambazacbessines.fr
12EXPLORE OUR NEW SITES
What’s new on the Rocamadour Way,
in Limousin and Upper Quercy ?
Connection between the Vézelay and Puy ways, on the path to Santiago de Compostela.
This pathway originated at Ebles de Turenne, a AS OF FEBRUARY 2017
priory of the Saint-Martin-de-Tulle monastery. « LaVoie de Rocamadour
With its Spanish possessions on the Camino en Limousin et Haut-
de Santiago de Compostela (also known as Quercy » guide published
St James’s Way), Tulle encouraged pilgrims by Rando/ Editions
to set off for Santiago, which triggered the
creation of this portion via Rocamadour. All Collonges-
along the way, there are traces of Santiago la-Rouge
pilgrimages : villages, churches, chapels, scallop
shells (symbolizing the Camino de Santiago de
Compostela) …
The path leads visitors to discover unsuspected
beauty: the Creuse area, Vassivière, the
Millevaches Plateau, the Monédières, southern T. 00 33 (0)6 76 82 23 05
Corrèze, the Dordogne valley and Upper-
Quercy. These places are overflowing with Un Chemin de Saint-Jacques
picturesque towns: In Rocamadour, the trail 19500 Collonges la Rouge
continues on to Cahors and La Romieu. It w w w. c h e m i n - d e - s t - j a c q u e s - v o i e - d e -
takes three more days to reach Cahors and rocamadour-limousin-hautquercy.fr
nine more to get to La Romieu via the Lot,
Lot-et- Garonne and Gers areas.
New Galleries à Limoges
DELUXE SHOPPING Limoges
« Luxe et Excellence » gallery
The Luxe & Excellence association was created
in 2010. It is a collective of businesses belonging
to the luxury industry, working for prestigious,
internationally famous brands. These businesses
and art artisans guarantee that their products
are made in France. They work in the fields of
fashion, accessories,
(gloves, leather items, jewellery), cosmetics, houseware
(tableware art, enamel, porcelain, tailored furniture, rugs
and tapestries…). Prestigious factories, workshops, creative
crafstpeople… each presents luxury in its own authentic way.
Members of « Luxe et Excellence », as well as other designers
can present their creations here. The gallery can also be
booked for private events. It is an ideal place to present national
and international clients with a wide range of creations and
prestigious products, made in Limousin and in New Aquitaine.
4 Bd de Fleurus 87000 LIMOGES http://www.luxeetexcellence.
com
CREATIONS
Le Bocal Gallery, condensed creativity !
This gallery presents the works of 8 Limousin designers :
porcelain, mosaics, enamel, and even feathers: each is a master
of their own art ! Enamel artist Lise Rathonie founded Le Bocal
collective (Bocal, means « jar » in French. The initials stand for
« Beaux Objets Créés à Limoges” – Beautiful Objects Created
in Limoges). Do not miss it!
19 Bd Louis Blanc 87000 LIMOGES
T. 00 33 (0)5 55 33 85 40
www.facebook.com/LeBocalGalerie
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The Montignac-Lascaux International Parietal Art Centre:
total prehistoric immersion !
The Montignac-Lascaux International Parietal A guaranteed
Art Centre is a reference for culture and sensorial journey
tourism in France. It is the result of an which starts about
ambitious 3 year project : enabling visitors to 21.000 years ago. At
feel the authentic thrill provided by the most the time, Lascaux’s
important decorated Paleolithic cave in the landscape was
world ! Here, visitors are invited to observe, completely different
question and think about the environmental and resembled a Montignac
and cultural context in which the cave was steppe where
created. animals ruled. Inside
the project’s main goals: Extreme scientific the replica, the
exacting and a true will to allow all types atmosphere is that
of visitors to access the site. It is an exact of a true cave:iIt is
replica of the original Lascaux cave and offers dark and damp, with
an immersive tour. The atmosphere of the muffled noises.
original cave was recreated here. Visitors Open since 15th December 2016
use a connected device called a « touring www.lascaux.fr
companion », which adapts the tour to their
age, language and even to a possible disability
DON’T MISS !
There are amazing gardens throughout the region. You’ll find all kinds
of atmospheres : classical gardens, Eyrignac manor gardens (a registered
Historical Monument), French gardens such as the one at Hautefort castle
the romantic hanging gardens in Marqueyssac, and contemporary gardens
such as les Jardins de l’Imaginaire in Terrasson.
A stylish wine storehouse at Château
des Carmes Haut-Brion in Bordeaux
Touring & wine-tasting in a new storehouse designed by Philippe Starck
Château Les Carmes Haut-Brion offers Château Carmes
visitors a private tour beginning in a 19th Haut-Brion
century park, where your guide will tell 20 Rue des Carmes
you about the history of the property and - 33000 Bordeaux
vineyard. Next, you will discover a wine Tél : 05 56 93 23 40
storehouse by architect Luc Arsène-Henry www.les-carmes-
and designer Philippe Starck. Its specificities haut-brion.com
will be revealed to you as will the storehouse’s Bordeaux
wine-making approach.
After visiting the barrel cellar, you will be
invited to take part in a guided tasting of
Château Les Carmes Haut-Brion and a
vintage of Le Clos des Carmes Haut-Brion
UNIQUE
Cycling-cruises onboard the MS Bordeaux:
River tourism in amazing surroundings
Aquitaine Croisières offers 8-day cruises on These cycling-cruises run from early May to
an elegant boat combining navigation (on the late October. They depart from Castets- en-
rivers Dordogne, Garonne and their estuary Dorthe to Libourne and back on the following
- the Gironde estuary) with cycling tours of week. They are a great way to discover
“Bordelais” label vineyards: a distance of 170 several wine « appellations »: Entre-deux-
to 287 kilometres per stay. Mers, Sauternais, Médoc, Fronsadais, Saint-
The MS Bordeaux is a comfortable boat : it Emilionnais, Blayais, Bourgeais.
is 78 m. long, 9,8 m large, and has 49 cabins Famous wine châteaux, fabulous landscapes
for 90 passengers. All cabins have a window and many UNESCO sites to see!
passengers can open, a bathroom with
shower and toilet, individually adjustable air- RATES
conditioning, satellite TV and a miniature safe. From 1.149€/person. https://bordeaux.
The promenade deck has a separate cruises/
restaurant and there is a lounge-bar at the
front of the boat, with a small dance floor, and
large panoramic windows, to enjoy the view.
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Creation of the Martell Foundation in Cognac
The Martell House is the oldest great Cognac
House. It created its very own cultural
and multidisciplinary business foundation
in Cognac. It is a venue dedicated to
discovery and to cultural and savoir-faire Cognac
experimentation, a dialogue between the
Martell House and Cognac, with creators from
all over the world. This foundation is a brand
new cultural tourism destination in France.
It favours local, national and international
dialogues and partnerships.
The foundation’s opening was also inspired by
the Martell House historical building in
Cognac: Gâtebourse, made up of a pile of The Martell Foundation’s first artistic
parallelepipedic reinforced concrete boxes. gesture
The exterior renovations were carried out by
architects Brochet, Lajus and Pueyo from the info@fondationdentreprisemartell.com
Bordeaux-area. T. 07 84 32 37 25
The Martell Foundation’s first artistic gesture www.martell.com
was an in-situ order : « Par nature, 2016 » by
French artist Vincent Lamouroux.
GOOD TO KNOW! : Other interior renovations will begin, in
order to re-open the ground floor and terrace roof to the public
in the spring of 2018. The rest of the building’s 6.000 square
metres will open in 2020/2021.
The treasure of Angoulême’s cathedral
A treasure revealed and enhanced by artist Jean-Michel Othoniel
Eight years of work, three Three new unconsecrated rooms were
200 sq. metre dedicated areas, about 15 unveiled and set up to host a collection
French art artisans including Rochefort’s of liturgical art objects : a testimony of
golden embroiderers: these are just a few the population’s devotion in the 19th
elements relating to the enhancement and set century : :
up of the Treasure of Saint Pierre Cathedral • The Gothic
in Angoulême, carried out by contemporary Saint-Thibaud chapel
artist, Jean-Michel Othoniel. on the ground floor;
This treasure is made up of 147 sacred art • The higher
objects from the second half of the 19th chapel on the 1st Angoulême
century (statues, reliquaries, monstrances, floor
goldsmithery objects, gems…) : a unique Neo- • And the
Romanesque ensemble, exhibited on 3 levels bell tower room on
by the cathedral’s southern transept. The the 1st floor with its
Treasure is a combination of History and large opening on the
contemporary art. It opened to visitors in transept.
November of 2016. It combines Murano glass Each of the Treasure’s
pearls and aluminium rings. Not to mention rooms has a theme:
one of its masterpieces : the huge stained- the Lapidary,
glass window, made with 10.000 pieces of The Commitment, the Wonderful.
glass, gold and mica. http://musee-angouleme
Accro-mâts in Rochefort
Opening again in 2017
February/March 2017
This unique concept was set up in the old dry
for the French school
dock of Rochefort’s maritime arsenal, where
holidays then for the
the Hermione frigate’s hull was restored. It
is located near the La Fayette frigate. Accro-
Easter holidays/summer. Rochefort
Aventure Week’ngo
mats is a unique adventure park, much like a
T. +33(0)6 73 37 08 70
tree-climbing park, but instead, you climb boat
www.weekngo.com
masts. Become the captain of a ship for a day,
swing from rope to rope, across Tyrolean
traverses, and tame the mighty seas! For
visitors aged 3 and up, this 45mx8m structure
with a 30m mast enables visitors to evolve
over 3 levels of difficulty. (Depending on the
weather) Accro Mats will be re-opening in
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TO STAY
Bordeaux
« LA VILLA » BED AND BREAKFAST
A peaceful, comfortable oasis in a popular neighbourhood
This recently renovated bed and breakfast is located just a few steps from
Bordeaux’s historical quarters and shops. It is a combination of comfort
and intimacy, with spacious green surroundings. Their 5 stylish rooms are air-
conditioned and have top of the range bedding.You’ll enjoy the garden, terraces,
solarium, lounge, spa/relaxation area and Jacuzzi: a perfect way to relax after a
day of touring Bordeaux and its vineyards!
La Villa’s brunches are excellent and hearty.Your host Sylvain DELON also owns
two flats for longer stays, for up to four guests, near Bordeaux city centre.
T. 00 33 (0)5 56 31 77 27 - 49 bis cours de la Somme, 33800 Bordeaux
www.bordeauxchambresdhotes.com
ATLANTIC COAST
« VILLA SEREN » HOTEL 2 SPA IN HOSSEGOR
A peaceful haven in a dynamic environment
Villa Seren is a stylish new 4-star hotel with a spa, on the banks of Hossegor
marine lake, just a few minutes’ stroll the famous Landes seaside resort and
golf course. The hotel’s 27 rooms (including 5 suites) all have a view of the lake.
Several have a private terrace: a lovely combination of comfort and elegance,
with reasonable rates. Rooms sizes range from 18 to 30 and 50 square metres
: ideal for families!
T. 00 33 (0)5 58 58 00 55 - 1111 avenue du Touring Club de France,
40150 Hossegor www.villaseren.fr
BASQUE COUNTRY
« OKKO BAYONNE »
An ALL INCLUSIVE “perched” hotel
Okko’s concept is completely urban. It is modern, open, stylish and ultra-
connected. There is nothing quite like it in all of Bayonne! When you arrive, up
you go to the 9th floor reception! You’ll be greeted directly as you step out of
the lift: nothing like traditional hotel lobbies!
A stylish decor, designer furniture, an « esprit » club on the 9th floor, a gorgeous
300 square metre lounge... Okko is a wonderful hotel with a huge library, large
sofas and an Apple corner. « Beyond its personalized and resolutely top of the
range service, the Okko concept has a friendly, home-like atmosphere to it ».
Okkos’ rooms are relaxing urban cocoons. Crumpled linen bedspreads, safes
hidden in a sofa , bathrooms with glass walls and wooden boards, lovely Italian
showers… Efficient, urban and architectural!
Unbeatable value for money with rates from 70 € per night, and an all-inclusive
deal for 100 € (accommodation and breakfast).You’ll also enjoy complimentary
“Apéritivo-tapas » every evening at 7 pm at the bar, with a view of Bayonne by
night !
T 00 33 (0)5 59 42 88 38 - 22 Boulevard du BAB, 64100 Bayonne
www.okkohotels.com
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TO STAY
THE DORDOGNE VALLEY
« LES HAUTS DE SAINT VINCENT » bed and
breakfast
A journey to the heart of Black Périgord
Just ten minutes from Sarlat in the heart of Périgord Noir, in an old 17th century
mansion with a breathtaking view of the Dordogne valley and castles, your hosts
Stephanie and Fabrice set up 5 bed and breakfasts with a pool. Each room invites
guests on a different journey thanks to their furniture and objects brought back
by the owners from various trips (Rome,Tozeur, Paris, Marseille, New York) :
furniture and paintings from Saint-Ouen flea market, terra cotta tiles, warm
colours… And if you enjoy nice warm bread and traditional baguettes, make the
most of your stay at Hauts de Saint Vincent by participating in a break-making
workshop and sharing a friendly moment with other enthusiasts.
The mansion is a great central point, at the entrance of the five castle valley.
From here, it is easy to visit surrounding sites such as Sarlat (10 kms) and the
many castles that make our area famous (Beynac, Castelnaud, Marqueyssac and
les Milandes are located less than 10 kms from the house). If you are keen on
Prehistory, the Lascaux caves are located nearby and you’ll enjoy discovering
the brand new International Parietal Art Centre (38 kms) and Eyzies de Tayac
prehistoric sites (19 kms) where you can walk in the footsteps of Cro Magnon
man! There are many family activivties and workshops available. An original and
fun way to learn about our distant ancestors !
www.semitour.com; www.castel-merle.com
T. 00 33 (0)6 08 21 19 10 - Le Pech, 24220 Saint-Vincent-de-Cosse http://
leshautsdesaintvincent.com
LOT-ET-Garonne
“LA MAISON SUR LA PLACE » - THE HOUSE ON
TOWN SQUARE
A lovely house inside the ramparts of the medieval town of
Penne d’Agenais
Open the door and here you are at « Maison sur la Place » ! The town’s rich
history, 18th century for the Place Gambetta side and 16th century on Place
Aliénor d’Aquitaine, add to the the house’s beauty. It is a modern accommodation
nonetheless, inspired by places around the world. Art and creativity are
everywhere and the result is a harmonious, surprising and attractive combination
! On the ground floor, you’ll enjoy the living-room, library, small gift shop where
you can purchase objects made by the owners, and relax on a lovely wooded
terrace on a fenced square. Upstairs, a large first room with a small, stylish lounge
and large bathroom above it, with a view of the small square below. A few steps
upwards and you have reached a suite with two communicating rooms, a small
lounge and a lovely bathroom with a view of the valley. Coming soon : a new suite
with a completely different atmosphere.
The owner, Genevieve, takes pride in making this accommodation as comfortable,
original, warm and relaxing as possible. A great success ! The house is surrounded
with quaint winding streets. Climb to the top of the village for a lovely stroll and
an amazing view !
T. 00 33 (0)6 83 49 21 28 - 10, place Gambetta, 47140 Penne d’Agenais www.
lamaisonsurlaplace.com
GOOD TO KNOW!
There is a foie gras museum located 13 kilometres from Penne
d’Agenais, on Souleilles farm in Frespech. It is a one-of-a-kind
museum in France. Discover the history of foie gras, from
Ancient Egypt to nowadays.
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TO STAY
LA ROCHELLE
AND ITS ISLANDS
“LA PLAGE” AT MARENNES-PLAGE
A beach-side hotel and restaurant
Comfort, elegance, contemporary design, wood, colourful fabrics and
evocative names given to each room : Illumination of the Sun, Fullness
of the sky, Poetry of the Estuary and Minreal Art... Not to mention
the hotel’s fabulous location by the sea and estuary! And to make the
most of the view of the estuary, dune and lagoon, breakfast is served
in your room !
The hotel also has a restaurant with a modern atmosphere. Chef
Mickaël has worked in several of France’s finest restaurants. His cuisine
is based on local products (oysters, fish, clams, prawns…).
Appetizers and desserts from 6€, main dishes start at 10€. We also
serve pizzas and crêpes.
www.dormirsurlaplage.fr
A GLANCE AT THE ISLANDS
Stylish bed and breakfast at Fouras-les-Bains
Kristien Vandemoortele greets guests in her 4 large renovated bed and
breakfasts, with a lovely 3.000 sq. metre landscaped garden. Thanks to
its different terraces, swimming-pool, pool house and covered dining
area… this B&B enables visitors to make the most of Fouras while
enjoying a peaceful accommodation. Each room is named after a
Charente- Maritime island (Oléron, Aix and Madame) and some have
direct access to the terrace. The 4th room (Enet room) is smaller but
has all the modern comfort.
Rates start at 100 € for 3 os the 4 rooms and 50€ for the Enet room.
http://regardsurlesiles.fr
CENTRAL PARK HOTEL AND SPA ****
A new hotel & Spa in La Rochelle
Central Park hotel opened on 29th July 2016, in the old Park Clinic
on Jean-Guiton avenue. It is located in a green area and has a spa and
relaxation area with two jacuzzis, a hammam, sauna and fitness room.
Massages and beauty care are also available.
The hotel is luxurious yet simple, with a contemporary design and
sober style.
Six room categories are available, as well as seminar rooms (for 12 to
60 people) and a business centre.
www.hotelcentralpark.fr
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TO STAY
Domaine des 3 îles
à Châtelaillon-Plage
Completely renovated in 2017
In 2017, the Domaine des 3 îles Mercure Châtelaillon-Plage hotel will
be getting a complete makeover ! Renovations began in November of
2016 and will run until June of 2017. The hotel remains open and will
be acquiring a 500 sq. metre SPA centre with hammams, saunas, four
beauty care cabins and two suite cabins for couples, with a view of the
ocean, indoor pool with a swimming course and outdoor jacuzzi.
The hotel is set in a 3 hectare park, just 150 metres from the
Balneotherapy centre which will also undergo renovations and will be
closed from November of 2016 to November of 2017.
www.3iles.fr
IN AND AROUND
ANGOULEME
ST ALFONSO’S BED AND BREAKFAST IN
FEUILLADE
In Feuillade - Charente, 30 kms East of Angoulême, a Franco-American
couple has opened a bed and breakfast in an 1870 building opposite
the village’s Romanesque church. Much effort was put into restoring
the building’s original charm and adding modern touches and comfort.
This B&B’s specificity: homemade organic pancakes made the day before
(to allow fermentation), made with kefir from local unpasteurized milk
and spelt flour.
St Alfonso’s 3 spacious rooms (20 to 40 sq. metres) are a charming
combination of exposed stone and wood.
Rates from 75 to 150€ www.saintalfonsos.com
IN THE VIENNE AREA
« Père abbé » abbey home in St Savin-sur-
Gartempe will become a hotel in 2017 with 20
rooms, a gourmet restaurant and brasserie.
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TO STAY
IN AND AROUND LIMOGES
DUPAIN & DUBEURRE IN LIMOGES
A lovely Bed and Breakfast
This town-house is located in the city centre, just a 5-minute walk from
Limoges railway station.You’ll enjoy its designer rooms. On the ground
floor : the living room opens onto a nice, peaceful private terrace. On
the second floor, the 4 rooms are named after decoration artists. One
has a round bed. On the 3rd floor, there is a boudoir for guests who
wish to smoke and to taste liqueurs. Your Epicurean host Stephanie is
a talented cook. Be sure to book a table d’hôte meal during your stay!
www.dupainetdubeurre.fr
Les Effrontés IN Limoges
Gite/ flat, in the foosteps of Haviland, the porcelain-
maker
Les Effrontés, is a stylish 65 sq. metre 4-star flat in the centre of
Limoges. It has a large, comfortable bedroom, shower-room, and a vast
40 sq. metre living room with a fully-equipped kitchen. This city-break
flat is nestled in a small courtyard in the building where the famous
Haviland porcelain family.
The owner put much effort into preserving its authentic charm, with
care and creativity. It is a refined and comfortable cocoon, tastefully
decorated combining the old and the new.
www.les-effrontes.com
REYNOU LODGES IN LE VIGEN
Sleep in the wilderness
If you dream of spending the night near an African plain and watching
giraffes wake up, antelopes and elks run around and ostriches dance,
you have come to the right place! These 4 cozy and romantic lodges
are located in the Reynou zoo-park, near Limoges. You’ll enjoy your
lodge’s breathtaking view of the park’s African savannah. In the morning,
a breakfast basket is brought to your lodge. You can also order a meal
cooked up by the chef, to enjoy on your lodge terrace.
http://lodgesdureynou.fr
LE MARDALOUX ,
4-STAR B&B
IN ST-MARTIN-LE-VIEUX
This old barn was restored by your host Philippe, with much patience
and know-how. The building is both spacious and comfortable, with
a fenced park and swimming-pool. The B&B is located on the 2nd
floor and has a vast private living-room with a library and DVDs. You
can enjoy playing ping-pong and table football recreational room. A
relaxation room (sauna : 8€ /session) and fitness equipment are also
available. Children and animal lovers will also love meeting the owner’s
horses, Jojo and Sissi and the family donkey. Table d’hôtes meals
available (booking required).
www.gites-de-france-limousin.com/location-Chambre-d-hotes-Saint-
martin-le-vieux-Haute-vienne-87G9716.html
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TO STAY
Corrèze
LACAN HOTEL AND CHATEAU IN BRIVE
A deluxe hotel
Château de Lacan is located in the heights of southern Brive, in the heart of
nature, just 10 minutes from the town centre. Its contemporary-style deluxe
hotel offers guests an amazing panorama. The building dates back to the 11th
and 12th centuries. You’ll enjoy the subtle combination of old architecture and
designer furniture. Lacan’s 15 spacious, personalized rooms have free WiFi and
room service.
On the spot : cozy café bar lounge with a panoramic terrace and relaxation area.
They also have reception and seminar rooms for private and professional events.
www.hotelchateaulacan.com
CHATEAU DE MARSAC IN MEYSSAC
« Art and Luxury »B&B
In early 2010, Clarisse and Mehdi, from Provence, spent their very first week-end
in Collonges-la- Rouge. They immediately fell in love with the area and entered
the castle gate for the first time in 2010… and the rest is history! The bed
and breakfast they created here is bright, stylish and contemporary with pink
sandstone walls and large Renaissance-size rooms. Their 4 suites offer guests
a great quality of comfort, authenticity, refinement, and style, thanks to the
enchanting universe of arabesque artist, Marie Portefaix.
On the spot : panoramic swimming pool, energy treatments, reflexology and
reiki (booking required), as well as an organic orchard and vegetable garden.
www.chateaudemarsac.com
AUBUSSON AND THE
PAINTER’S VALLEY
THE BRIDGE HOUSES IN AUBUSSON
A charming accommodation
“The bridge houses” are conveniently located along the river Creuse, in
Aubusson’s historical quarters, just a few steps from the new “Cité Internationale
de la tapisserie”. It offers guests 13 four-star apart’hotels: a combination of old
stones and and contemporary designer furniture by Ingo Maurer, Elitis etc.. Guests
are invited to enjoy the relaxation room’s jacuzzi, hammam, sauna, and can even
book a massage.
On the spot : restaurant (homemade organic meals), and «Â coté» café / cafeteria
which becomes a tea-parlour in the afternoon.
www.lesmaisonsdupont.com
THE HOUSE ON THE HILL IN DUN-LE-PALESTEL
Vintage design
This lovely bed and breakfast was once one of Dun le Palestel’s fortified castle
watch- towers. It was also mansion in 1840. Its four bright and spacious rooms are
decorated with soft colours, Laura Ashley wallpaper, and a vintage touch. You’ll
enjoy its reading corner, cozy living rooms, and garden, where you can relax under
the lime tree. It also has a large family suite on the second floor. The house
on the hill (La maison sur la colline) is conveniently located near the Creuse
Impressionist Painters’ valley where Claude Monet and many other artists often
came.
T. 00 33 (0)6 77 09 42 44 - 05 55 63 85 27 - brown.martin-john@orange.fr
21NEWS
IN THE SPOTLIGHT
Bordeaux, the number one destination, according to Lonely Planet
A French town at the top of Lonely Planet’s list of the world’s best destinations ! The city of
Bordeaux ranked first on a list of the planet’s 10 best cities to travel to in 2017.
Check out the list in Lonely Planet’s Best Of 2017 guide. Best Of 2017 guide.
The new high speed train connection places the regional capital of Bordeaux just two hours
from Paris. Right on time for the celebrations, since the freshly inaugurated
Cité du Vin adds the perfect final touch to the transformation of the Garonne
riverside. Bordeaux’s restaurants are also constantly reinventing themselves.
As for the right bank, which remained neglected for quite some time, it now
represents the future of Bordeaux with its constructions and adjustments
that have given star billing to urban landscapes, and brought new life to the
area.
www.bordeaux-tourisme.com
Great luxury :
The Caudalie springs Poitiers
The Caudalie springs have just been
awarded the title of “Palace” !
There are only 23 Palaces in France Champniers
and Caudalie springs is now one of
Trizay
them: a wonderful consecration for
Île d’Oléron Aubusson
this luxury hotel with its gourmet Limoges
restaurant and vinotherapy spa, at the
gates of Bordeaux.
www.sources-caudalie.com
Hotel du Palais in Biarritz,
awarded by CNN Bordeaux
Television channel CNN rated Hotel
du Palais in Biarritz among the
world’s 21 finest seafront hotels.
The list includes palaces such as
the the Soneva Kiri in Thailand, The
Guanahani in Saint-Barthélemy and
Hotel Fasano in Rio.
www.hotel-du-palais.com
Biarritz
Arts & culture
Cormenier rural museum expansion
At Cormenier, in Champniers - southern Vienne, visitors are invited to discover the life of a 19th
century rural family in Poitou.There are 8 different animated rooms to visit. New scenes willl be
added on in 2017, namely a scene depicting the « 30 Glorieuses » (30 Glorious post-war years).
Open from 18th February (French holidays and week-ends in Feb-March) to 5th November
2017.
www.lecormenier.com
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Explore Trizay abbey
Permanent tour as of March 2017
This permanent exhibition is set up in each part of the monastery to enable visitors to learn more
about the monks’ history and daily life : illustrated signs, video, models, objects, music, medieval
games…
www.abbayedetrizay17.fr
Cinema : lights, camera, action in Limousin!
For the last eight years, Haute-Vienne and Creuse have been the backdrop for the French TV series
Un village français which airs on channel “France 3”.The saga will be ending in 2017 with the shooting
and airing of the six final episodes.
Currently, two films are being produced in Limousin : « Les Gardiennes » by Xavier Beauvois with
Laura Smet and Nathalie Baye, shot in and around the town of Montrol-Senard. The second film,
«Gaspard va au mariage» by Anthony Cordier, is being shot at Reynou zoo park, near Limoges, with
actors Felix Moati, Laetitia Dosch, and Marina Foïs.
www.cinemaenlimousin.fr / www.eclat.aquitaine.fr
ACTIVITIES / WEB NEWS
What’s new on Oléron island ?
The « Family Plus » label for Oléron-Marennes island
The entire Oléron-Marennes island has received a Family Plus label. Thus, the Fort Royer site
(dedicated to oyster-farming) organizes workshops for children during the school holidays.
www.ile-oleron-marennes.com
2 novelties at the Thalassa Thalassotherapy centre on Oléron island:
• The « osteo’form » programme reduces joint pain in an oasis of relaxation, for long-lasting well-
being…
http://thalassa-ile-oleron.com/blog/articulations-decouvrez-osteoform-en-avant-premiere
• An initiation to self-hypnosis
http://thalassa-ile-oleron.com/blog/sinitier-a-lauto-hypnose
Coming soon : cryotherapy which consists in creating a thermal shock to boost and regenerate your
organism, and to recover after various types of effort.
Bordeaux Wine Trip
Bordeaux’s reference for wine-tourism
Bordeaux Wine Trip is an editorialized online retail site that centralizes wine-tourism information.
Visitors can book tours of the Bordeaux area’s vineyards, online.
The website presents wine-growers who offer professionalized wine-tourism activities. It also has
an inventory of « Vignobles et découvertes » label (the national wine-tourism label) accommodation,
restaurants, activities and events. All of the service providers and establishments are grouped into six
«Bordeaux wine routes » : Bordeaux, the vineyards’ gateway, Blaye & Bourg, Médoc, Saint-Emilion-
Pomerol-Fronsac, Graves & Sauternes, Entre-deux-Mers.
You can also book guided tours and workshops online.
www.bordeauxwinetrip.fr
Limousin videoguides
Discover Limousin’s online videoguide network
Discover Limousin’s cultural heritage by using the www.videoguidelimousin.fr website or application.
Nine attractions are available, with several more coming in 2017 : Aubusson, the Painters’ Valley,
Beaulieu sur Dordogne, Vézère Ardoise Land of Art and History, Limoges, Les Cars, Bénévent-
l’Abbaye, Vassivière island and Pompadour. What’s more, you can borrow a tablet (for a small fee) in
participating tourist offices.
www.videoguidelimousin.fr
23NEWS BRIEF
SAVOIR-FAIRE
Luxurious partnerships made in Limousin
Sothys and Bernardaud : a skin cream with deluxe packaging
For the first time in the cosmetics industry, a unique skin cream with exceptional properties
is available in Limoges porcelain pots by Bernardaud: “La Crème 128”
– Secrets de Sothys®. Bernardaud was awarded the « Formes de Luxe » prize for packaging
innovation. Its deluxe pots are a combination of enameled porcelain, engraved “biscuit”
porcelain and gold : a splendid gem for your bathroom ! 5.000 to 8.000 of these pots were
sold worldwide, namely in China.
Price : 500€.
J.M.Weston : a cup of tea with Bernardaud
The deluxe Cabas teapot is the result of an unprecedented collaboration between two
Limousin businesses: Bernardaud porcelain and J.M Weston. Weston used vegetable-tanned
leather from its tannery in Saint-Léonard-de-Noblat to create an original mobile teapot
handle. This type of leather is usually used for shoe soles. It is rot-resistant, sturdy and has
remarkable thermal insulation qualities.
Price : 290€.
http://conseilnationalducuir.org/cuir-en-action/la-vie-des-marques/jmweston-prend-le-the-avec-bernardaud
www.sothys.fr/en
www.bernardaud.fr
www.jmweston.fr/en/
DID YOU KNOW ?
The Palace museum in Beijing purchased enameled objects
in Limoges.
Beijing’s museum has recently acquired two vases by enamel-
artist Pierre Christel. These two unique and rare items are
on display in the museum: a tribute to the excellence of
Limousin enamel.
« Leather and Porcelain » competition
Restyled “pétanque” balls win first place
The Leather and Porcelain competition’s theme was « New uses for your lunch break ».
A duo (Claire Sudres and Guilhem Naves) won the first prize, by imagining and creating
porcelain “pétanque” balls. Open them up! They can contain an appetizer, main course and
dessert. They have a gold trim and are handmade. They are held closed by a lambskin strap
and stored in a leather bag. The second place goes to Jean-Baptiste Couty and Julien Millan
Aguado for their « Oreilles de choux » container, which adapts to fit on bicycles.
www.portesducuir.com
a good read
« Un âge d’or de la porcelaine de Limoges, l’épopée des alluaud
» (« A golden age for Limoges porcelain, the Alluaud saga ») by
Thomas Hirat, takes readers to the heart of an amazing family
story : the story of the Alluaud family to whom we owe the
development of the porcelain industry in Limoges.
Ed. Les Ardents Editeurs / Price : 23€
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