Forests of Creuse

The Creuse is a French site in the Limousin region, bordered by the river of the same name. Traditionally poor, known for only cattle and potatoes, it was unappreciated by most of the French and tourists, until five years ago, when Ryanair started flying to Limoges. Many English bought country houses and restored castles, giving this site a breath of life. There is little public transport if you wish to visit. The train, three hours from Paris, comes to the SOUTERRAINE or Limoges, then a shuttle bus to Aubusson, or Ahun. It is four hours away. I love riding my bike through the woods. It is very green for 600 feet high, conifers and other trees that lose their leaves stand here.