Our Location

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Situated in the very heart of rural France, this is a region known as La Creuse. It is a place of peace. Its rolling green hills are dotted with tiny hamlets and old churches.

Trees abound, nourished by the numerous lakes and rivers. Long over looked by tourists, wildlife predominates.

Tenir la Lune lies within the boundaries of two small hamlets, close to two market towns.

Take a walk from the house, down to the river to enjoy the serenity and look for kingfishers.

Awake to the calls of buzzards, listen to the stillness of the night and enjoy the amazing stars.

Light pollution has not reached this haven.

Local places of interest

Apart from the beautiful rural countryside right on our doorstep, there are lots of cafes and markets in the nearby towns to while away a morning just enjoying the local pace of life. All within half an hour or less, by car.

We have some beautiful lakes for swimming, fishing or just watching the wildlife.

The area is excellent for cycling on small quiet roads or green lanes. [bring your own bikes, or we have three available for use]

Aubusson, a medieval town famous for its tapestries is half an hour away.

Montluçon, our nearest small city, with a beautiful old walled citadel, can also be reached within half an hour.

Les Pierres Jaumâtres, near Boussac, an awesome granite outcrop with superb views of the valley below.

Chambon-sur-Voueize, our nearest small town, is five minutes away. It nestles in a steep sided valley. A superb walk takes you along and up one of the gorges. The town also boasts a very interesting abbey that dominates its centre.