Spacious gîte with large terrace

St. Léonard de Noblat and Domaine de Romefort are located alongside very old pilgrim route to St. Jacques de Compostella ( Spain ) and Rome . The origin of the word Romefort refers to Romaeus and Fort .

It's a firm and safe place to protect (roman) pilgrims. Many Romeforts were established alongside these pilgrim routes.

Before the Barrage de L'Artige was built in the 19th century, the water of the river Vienne had often been too high to be able to cross. In medieval times horses and carriages sometimes had to wait for days before they could pass the river. Therefore many of the travellers looked for a safe place to stay the night. At Romefort they were safe for highwayman and other rabble .

Domaine de Romefort used to consist of several small farmer cottages with barns. In the 17 th century the Manoir was built.

In total there are eight buildings of which besides the Manoir two were used to live in. Later these cottages were also used to house cows. Most of the barns have a classic lay-out. In the middle of the barn there is a huge door through which the hay-wagon could be driven. There is a hayloft on each side underneath which there is room for the cows.

This spacious holiday home welcomes you to relax and unwind in the most fantastic region! There is a private terrace where you can start the day with a relaxing cup of coffee and a meal of your choice or enjoy a dip in the swimming pool which is also shared by other guests. There is plenty of space to enjoy the morning sun. The house is an ideal vacation for a large group of friends or families.

The Domaine de Romefort is located 20 kilometers from the university town of Limoges. Limoges has around 150,000 inhabitants and is well known for its porcelain. There are many museums and plenty of opportunities for daytime and nighttime activities. Just 5 minutes from the Domaine de Romefort is the medieval village of Saint-Léonard de Noblat. Here you will find cozy cafes, good restaurants and well-equipped supermarkets. The old center of the village is magnificent and the famous church has a particular architecture. It is well known as a tourist village and often markets and various events are held there. To the east of Romefort is the natural site that surrounds the resort of Lac de Vassivière. This 10 square kilometer lake has many beaches and plenty of water sports opportunities. The surrounding forests are ideal for hiking and mountain biking. A 15 minute drive away is a lovely recreational lake (see photo above). The beach of this lake (Lac de Sainte-Hélène) is supervised and suitable for all kinds of activities. Along the domain flows the Vienne which was fitted out in 2000 for the practice of canoeing. The hills are ideal for mountain biking through the forests, or racing bikes on small roads.
You can reach us by car, plane or train. There are many cheap flights from Great Britain to Limoges. You will travel from Limoges station to Saint-Léonard de Noblat station in half an hour. If you wish, we can pick you up at the station.

The interior of the house is beautiful and appealing to the eyes. The electric heating will keep you warm indoors in the cold weather conditions. The child-friendly property has a play equipment, private terrace, barbecue, and a garden.


Note: By using Google Earth you can explore the surroundings. Click here to see Romefort. If you don't have Google Earth installed, click here to download this program for free.

Other activities nearby:

- Cinema Rex in St. Leonard de Noblat.
- National Museum of China in Limoges
- Limoges Aquarium
- Large indoor shopping center in Limoges Saint Martial
- La Porcelaine golf course (15 mins)
- Canoeing on the Vienne

About Belvilla:

A Belvilla home gives you the freedom to enjoy breakfast in your pyjamas or continue a good conversation into the morning hours without having to worry about the bar's closing time. Prepare gourmet meals with fresh local ingredients in your own kitchen and take advantage of having your own swimming pool to do as many cannonballs as you want! In other words, you can enjoy complete privacy in your home away from home.