Camping de la Gartempe

Châteauponsac’s René-Baubérot museum is a splendid spot to delve into the region’s history at: explore archaeological exhibits and reconstructions of traditional Limousin interiors, as well as local arts and crafts too. Heading 15 minutes south by car, venture to get sporty on the water at Saint-Pardoux’s leisure base: paddleboarding, canoeing and kayaking and sailing are all available here, as well as swimming in the indoor pool or monkeying around in the treetop adventure park. If you’re of a rather more lazy persuasion, bring your beach towel and sunscreen and stretch out on the sands of the lovely lake beach. Within an hour’s drive you can reach Limoges, the martyred village of Oradour Sur Glane and Reynou Zoo.