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The village of Champagnac la Rivière (or Champagnac la Riviere), which lies in the lush green Limousin region of central France, provides a tranquil and friendly retreat set in the most delightful countryside. The village is peaceful but not, by any means, boring.
There are a number of typically French small shops, including a boulangerie for that essential baguette, grocers and butchers, and even a pizzeria which also has a bar, to ensure that your social life doesn't suffer! And if you're looking for a little local colour, try to be in the village for its special fête, the quaintly named "Pig and Cider Day!"
The real glory of Champagnac la Rivière, however, lies in its surroundings. The village is located in the beautiful Parc Naturel du Perigord, a forested national park with abundant wildlife. Beyond this is the typically lush, fertile land of Limousin, said by some to be reminiscent of the Cotswolds.
From Champagnac la Rivière you can easily access many other places of interest. Limoges, the department capital, is within easy reach, and it is well worth spending a day or two in this lovely city. Why not visit the famous porcelain shops and factories and maybe treat yourself to a little something special!
For a larger town with more choice of bars and restaurants, you could go to nearby Oradour sur Vayres, or perhaps Cussac. Here you will also be able to access some more amenities and pick up the weekly shopping at the supermarket.
Working from the village of Champagnac la Rivière as a base, you can find much to do and see within easy driving distance. Close at hand are the forest trails and bridleways which are perfect for walkers, cyclists, horse-riders and nature lovers. The region is dotted with lakes and liberally striped with rivers. These are well stocked with salmon and trout, so it also makes a great base for fishermen. Golfers will be pleased to find that they don't have to travel too far in pursuit of their hobby, and there are many other opportunities for the active to find sports to suit!
Limoges airport is ideally situated for those who want to fly from the UK to Champagnac la Rivière. Both Ryanair and flybe operate very reasonably priced direct flights to Limoges. It is also possible to travel to Limoges by rail, having first arrived at Paris or Lyon by Eurostar.
In general, Limousin is reputed to have low property prices, and to a certain extent this is true, but the days are long gone when you could expect to pick up a chateau for a few thousand euros. Putting aside such unrealistic expectations, however, you can certainly obtain a bargain property in the region, and for those in search of a rural idyll, Champagnac la Rivière could prove an excellent discovery.
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Champagnac la Rivière is located just south-west of the centre of France. It lies in the south-west of the Haute-Vienne department, not far from the border with the Dordogne.
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Population: 557
Access: By air: Fly to Limoges airport with Ryanair or flybe. By rail: Limoges has a railway station for those who prefer train travel to flying.
Economy: The economy of the village is essentially rural and agricultural.
Interesting fact: The village is set in the Parc Naturel du Perigord, which is a beautiful forested area of countryside which is rich in wildlife. It was a favourite haunt of Richard the Lionheart, and indeed it is still possible to see his chateau today.
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