Limousin

The Limousin is a region in center France, on the south western edge of the Massif Central. Some of its areas are remote and well preserved, especially since the massive rural migration that took place at the end of the 19th and beginning of the 20th century, emptying many villages.

So far, we have visited areas of Creuse and Corrèze, exploring and photographing small churches, ruined castles and stone bridges.

Water is omnipresent in southern Creuse, as well as on the Plateau de Millevaches. Ponds, peat bogs, rivers and springs, fountains, are everywhere, some of the latter being considered holy places.

Plateau de Millevaches

 Plateau de Millevaches

The plateau de Millevaches is an upland area that spans the départements of Corrèze, Creuse and Haute Vienne.

The plateau is very wet and home to numerous springs and bogs.

Creuse

 Creuse

Creuse is a region of rolling hills, sometimes separated with steep rivers. Many of its areas are in altitude and cold in Winter, though hot in Summer. 

Corrèze

 Corrèze

This département has several different landscapes: a mountainous area, extensive flats and plains near Brive.

Most of the photos here are taken in the northermost past of it and in the...