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Bike through the woods
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.
Fall is the best time to visit, as the leaves become red and yellow, and you can choose and prepare nuts, chestnuts, mushrooms for a delicious meal next to the fireplace. The month of May is also nice for cooler temperatures, and the ability to swim in many of the lakes in the region. The best way to stay is in a "chambre d'hotes", a guest house, the tourist offices of Limousin offer lists, or online.
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