Holiday in Saint Yrieix la Perche

HOLIDAY RENTAL Our home in the heart of medieval Saint Yrieix la Perche offers 3 large bedrooms, comfortably accommodating up to 8 people. It is tailored towards couples and families. We have a lovely courtyard garden and rooftop patio overlooking the nearby stream. The house is in the village center and has easy parking and access. You can walk to nearby shops, restaurants, parks, lake and the town markets with ease. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions regarding bookings. We have recently undertaken renovations and the property is fully equipped with every modern convenience. It is an excellent and unique location for walking the town, visiting nearby towns and villages and the region as the house is walking distance to the local train station. THE VILLAGE Saint Yrieix la Perche is a small town in the Haute Vienne (Limousin) with a beautiful old center. The town is situated on the border of the Dordogne, the Corrèze and Haute Vienne and its medieval center is classified among the “Plus Beaux Détours de France” and is a stage on “The Route Richard Cœur de Lion” (The Lion Heart). There are wonderful cobbled streets, numerous shops and markets. St Yrieix has many wonderful historical sites and attractions to visit including: The stunning illustrated 11th century Bible, the imposing Church high on the hill in the center, the Palloux porcelain museum situated next to the lake Arfeuille which houses some of the most beautiful and rare pieces of porcelain in France. You can take a walk around one of the magnificent lakes. Gastronomic highlights are the little Madeleine Cakes, Cul Noir pork, Rosé à point -Veal from the Limousine breed of cattle and the most famous of all, the superb Golden Delicious apple. The Limousin Golden Delicious has obtained the prestigious title AOC (Appellation d’origine contrôlée) ensuring its quality and taste. The grand market which lines the main streets is held is on the 2nd and 4th Friday of every month and a smaller market for local producers is held on alternate Saturdays. The nearby Chateaus of Coussac Bonneval and Jumilhac reinforce the areas historical presence and the nearby summer markets in Objat, Ségur-le-Château and Arnac-Pompadour are always worth visiting. Local fishing, hiking and biking are also popular. GETTING THERE FLYING Flights in and out of Limoges Flights in and out of Brive la Gaillarde Flights in and out of Périgueux DRIVING Car Rental from Limoges Airport From PARIS: Follow A10, A71/E9 and A20 to D55A in Nouvelle-Aquitaine. Take exit 36 from A20/E9, Follow D704 to Saint-Yrieix-la-Perche TRAIN SNCF the train service allows you to get from CDG to Saint Yrieix la Perche if you do not wish to drive follow link SNCF has a great service from PARIS to LIMOGES, where it is also possible to rent a car at the station BUS Several services operate in and out of Limoges from Paris and beyond or or email us at: info@ We now have a minimum 4 night stay and provide discounts for long term bookings or 1 week or 1 month. If you need a shorter term stay, please contact us with your dates and needs and we will do our best to help you out. We have excellent staff nearby to assist you with your needs and we are always happy to answer any questions. We have a NO SMOKING in the house policy. If you smoke outside please collect and dispose of your butts, thanks.