Creuse: what to see and do
21 sites listed in the département. A rural département of the Limousin, the Creuse cultivates a discreet heritage of lakes, forests and granite villages, including Aubusson, capital of tapestry, whose craft is listed by UNESCO. This unspoilt area appeals to lovers of calm and authentic nature.
Natural wonders · Creuse
Les pierres Jaumâtres
Located at 602 metres' altitude and a league from here on Mont Barlot, the Pierres Jomathres pile up as impressive granite blocks, formerly called Pierres aux Matres, Gallo-Roman mother goddesses who became the fairies.
Gardens · Creuse
Arboretum de la Sédelle
Waterfalls · Creuse
Cascade de Jarreaux
Taking the Bourganeuf road, in less than a kilometre, the road crosses a bridge over the Maulde.
Waterfalls · Creuse
Cascade des Moulines
Villages · Creuse
Chambon-sur-Voueize
A Creuse town overlooked by its Romanesque abbey church of Sainte-Valérie, among the Most Beautiful Villages of France.
Castles · Creuse
Château de Boussac
Castles · Creuse
Château de Chantemille
Castles · Creuse
Château de Crozant
Castles · Creuse
Château de Jouillat
Castles · Creuse
Not open to visitors
Château de Saint-Germain-Beaupré
Castles · Creuse
Château de Sainte-Feyre
Castles · Creuse
Château de Villemonteix
Castles · Creuse
Château du Puy
Castles · Creuse
Château du Théret
Museums · Creuse
Cité internationale de la tapisserie
Museums · Creuse
Ecomusée Tuilerie de Pouligny
Waterfalls · Creuse
Gorges du Verger
Theme parks · Creuse
Le labyrinthe géant de Gueret
Zoos & wildlife parks · Creuse
Les Loups de Chabrières
Towns & cities · Creuse
Aubusson
Towns & cities · Creuse