Guesthouse - La Motte bleue

Ideal for lovers or to take the time to breathe, La Motte Bleue, in Rilhac-Lastours, a small village 30 km south of Limoges, on the Richard Cœur de Lyon Route, in the Périgord-Limousin Regional Natural Park, with its view of the motte castrale, topped by its small church, on the fortified castle and on the horizon the Monts de Blonds. It is in a calm and harmonious universe that only the Angelus will pleasantly punctuate, that your stay at La Motte Bleue will flow. The space Large bedroom with its spacious 160x200 bed, private bathroom, small winter garden-living room area and kitchen. This luxury suite of 60 m2 will be ideal for a couple of lovers and to relax in peace. In the old barn restored in 2023, adjoining the owners' house, you will independently access your accommodation through the small winter garden, in a vintage style, which will quickly become your living room space. On the same level, a small adjoining kitchen, announcing in a tone of blue, the possibility, in addition to your breakfast, to concoct a small meal, an aperitif or a snack... Through a small secret passage and an interior wooden and metal walkway, you will access your spacious room with views and its large bathroom with walk-in shower, always highlighted by shades of blue. Guest access To come to us, La Motte Bleue is located more precisely in the village of Lastours (Rilhac-Lastours), follow the direction > Lastours - château XIIe - XVe siècle. Other things to note 2h30 from Bordeaux by train (Nexon/Bordeaux direct) 20 min maximum from the A20 The charming village of Lastours is 7 km from Nexon, a village with all amenities (train station, associative grocery store with local products, bookstore/wine cellar, supermarket, butcher shop, dairy/cheese factory, post office, tourist office, pharmacy, large Super U with 24-hour gas station and its charging stations for electric vehicles. In the village of Lastours you will discover the associative grocery store "Ô Chemin de Ronde" with its fresh local products and basic necessities, its bar and its meal-concerts. In the village of Rilhac (2 km) you will discover the Fournil "Des Pieds et des Pains" artisanal bakery and its summer guinguette with its pizza evenings, its no-frills lunches, its Wednesday Apéro'zic live. In Lastours, the Jardin de l'An Mil to the present day. Nestled at the foot of the motte castrale of Lastours, where the church is located today, the garden is the link between the historical elements of the motte, the church and the castle. It was designed to evoke the spirit of a medieval garden by currently declining the themes and cultures of the 10th to 15th centuries. It consists of small enclosed gardens: the orchard, the oseraie, the bouquettier garden, the simple garden, the small fruit garden, the rose garden, the vineyard, the cereal plot, the textile plant plot... Take a little break in the shade of the apple tree on the chestnut benches made by Alain Dupasquier, a passionate local artist and let yourself be surprised by the magical, medicinal plants, and other forgotten vegetables. Whether you are a beginner or an enthusiast, a botanical journey through time awaits you... Witness to a long history of nearly 700 years, the Château de Lastours is a site restored and enhanced thanks to the volunteers of the Association for the Safeguarding of Heritage and the Environment in Limousin. As soon as the good weather returns, the castle reopens its doors to welcome you, young and old. It is a real journey through time that you will experience with surprise and pleasure to the sound of medieval music and songs, meeting the knights and damsels of the castle. Adventure awaits you! Activities in the surrounding area - hiking trails - Geocaching/Terra Aventura - swimming: . Lake in Saint-Hilaire les places, 7 ha of water and labeled Pavillon Bleu with nautical and leisure activities and a beach monitored in summer . Saint Fortunat pond in Flavignac . Hermeline area in Bussière-Galant with tree climbing, bike rail, small train, beach...... - fishing (Nexon moorland pond and Saint-Hilaire pond 5 min away) - mountain biking or running... - porcelain museums in Limoges (creative city, city of art and history and capital of the Arts of Fire, Limoges hosts treasures: enamels, porcelain, stained glass... An extraordinary industrial and artisanal heritage) - the many castles on the Richard Cœur de Lyon Route (Châlucet, Lastours, Nexon, Châlus, Coussac-Bonneval...) The church, from Nexon dating from the 12th and 15th centuries, contains treasures such as the reliquary bust of Saint Ferréol from the 14th century The 17th-century Nexon Castle, restored in the 19th century, is surrounded by a park of about 40 hectares, perfect for a peaceful walk and home to the equestrian center "Le Haras du Parc" (walks and horseback riding lessons possible) "The Garden of the Senses, Gateway between Generations", in Nexon is a place where all the senses awaken through different themes, such as the bark garden, the tunnel of scents etc... A magnificent view of Nexon is located on the heights of the garden of the senses “Le Sirque - Pôle National des Arts du Cirque de Nexon en Limousin”, offers shows, exhibitions, a bookstore-boutique, creative residencies, as well as a Circus festival in August, the multi-track festival - 1st weekend of August: 3 days The Carrioles eco-festival 10 min away (Flavignac) Concerts, food trucks, crafts, shows, family and friendly - in summer, country/producer markets are held in the Communauté de Communes du Pays de Nexon et des Monts de Châlus And so many other things to discover in our beautiful region.