Real estate sale in Limousin and Corrèze

Haute-Vienne & the Limousin – France’s Best-Kept Secret for Property Buyers

If you’ve ever dreamed of owning a charming stone farmhouse in the French countryside — with wide open spaces, clean air, and a calm, welcoming lifestyle — then the Limousin region, and particularly the Haute-Vienne department, could be exactly what you’re looking for.

Often overlooked in favour of better-known regions, Haute-Vienne, along with its neighbours Corrèze and Creuse, offers exceptional value for money, rich culture, and a quality of life that’s hard to match. Whether you're retiring, relocating, or seeking a holiday home, this part of central France is a hidden gem.

Why Haute-Vienne?

Haute-Vienne is the beating heart of the old Limousin region. It’s a land of lakes, rolling meadows, traditional villages, and ancient forests — ideal for those looking to escape the fast pace of modern life.

Limoges, the departmental capital, is known worldwide for its porcelain, but it’s also a vibrant, liveable city with excellent healthcare, shopping, schools, and rail links.
The surrounding villages and countryside offer everything from riverside cottages and rural retreats to bustling market towns like Bellac, Saint-Yrieix-la-Perche, and Eymoutiers.
The climate is temperate, with warm summers, crisp winters, and plenty of sunshine without the extremes of southern France.

For many buyers, Haute-Vienne offers the sweet spot — country charm with urban convenience, and prices that make property dreams achievable.

What About Corrèze and Creuse?

While Haute-Vienne may be the hub, the neighbouring departments are just as appealing in their own right:

Corrèze to the south offers slightly warmer weather, dramatic valleys, and hilltop villages like Collonges-la-Rouge, Turenne, and Uzerche — perfect for character property hunters and nature lovers.
Creuse, to the north and east, is the most rural and tranquil of the three, with vast forests, artists' hamlets like Aubusson (famous for its tapestries), and unbeatable property bargains. If you’re seeking seclusion and space, this is where to find it.

Together, the three departments form a region known for its gentle pace, generous space, and genuine French lifestyle.

Lifestyle and Local Appeal

This part of France is made for outdoor living — walking, cycling, fishing, swimming in lakes, or pottering around a potager garden. There’s little traffic, low crime, and a strong sense of local community.

The cost of living is lower than in many other parts of France, and you’ll find weekly markets full of local produce: goat cheeses, walnuts, honey, trout, wild mushrooms, and excellent Limousin beef.

The local culture is proud but friendly — you'll find plenty of English-speaking residents, but without the feeling of being in a tourist area. Life here is French first and foremost, which is exactly what many buyers are looking for.

Getting There

Despite its rural feel, Limousin is well connected:

Limoges Airport offers direct flights to London, Manchester, Bristol, and East Midlands
Brive Airport (Corrèze) offers additional UK and domestic routes
Train links from Limoges and Brive provide easy access to Paris in just over 3 hours
Excellent road networks via the A20 and A89 make travel easy across the region and beyond

What Kind of Property Can You Expect?

This region offers some of the most attractive property prices in France — often a third of what you’d pay in Provence or the Riviera. Popular options include:

Stone farmhouses with barns and land
Village houses with character and room for renovation
Country cottages with views, gardens, and quiet surroundings
Barns, mills, and manoirs, ideal for conversion or B&B projects
Ready-to-move-into homes, often already renovated by previous expat owners

Final Thoughts

If you’re looking for authentic French countryside, stunning scenery, and real value for money, Haute-Vienne, Corrèze, and Creuse deliver in spades. It’s a part of France where you can truly slow down, stretch out, and live well — without sacrificing connectivity, culture, or comfort.

So whether it’s a quiet corner to retire to, a new adventure in rural living, or a base for holidays and income, the Limousin welcomes you — with space, charm, and a warm bonjour.

Limousin and Corrèze

Haute-Vienne & the Limousin – France’s Best-Kept Secret for Property Buyers

Why Haute-Vienne?

What About Corrèze and Creuse?

Lifestyle and Local Appeal

Getting There

What Kind of Property Can You Expect?

Final Thoughts

Our properties for sale in Limousin and Corrèze

CORREZE. CHAMBERET. Flat land of 1038m2.

CREUSE - Imposing stone cottage and attcahed barn to complete 2nd stage of renovation.

CORREZE. SAINT-SYLVAIN. Beautiful 3 bedroom house with workshop, hangar and gardens of 6140m2.

HAUTE VIENNE. SUSSAC. Large riverside house of 7 bedrooms, attached barn, studio and 2 other outbuildings on land of 6605m2.

CORREZE. MADRANGES. Pretty 4 bedroom house with a stunning 2 bedroom cottage, barn, 2 garages and land of 11 051m2.

HAUTE-VIENNE - Former wool spinning mill with shop, factory and two large barns

CORREZE. Town of CORREZE. Stone house with a wonderful view, 6 bedrooms (or 4 and a separate apartment). Garage and workshop. Garden of 1 256m2

CORREZE. Near EYMOUTIERS. Stone barn and hangar with land of 2 472m2.

CORREZE. Near ARGENTAT. Stone house with 4 bedrooms, heated swimming pool, breathtaking view and a garden of 8 566m2.

CORREZE. Uzerche. Stone house with 5 bedrooms, a second house for renovation, large terrace, wood-land and huge parking area.

HAUTE VIENNE- Stunning town chateau fully renovated and sold fully furnished

HAUTE-VIENNE Quaint two bedroom end of terrace cottage

HAUTE VIENNE - Charming Barn Conversion Near Bussière-Poitevine ? Ready to Move In

CORREZE. LUBERSAC. Stone house of 3 bedrooms (ground floor living), an attached barn, a water well and flat garden of 3565m2.

CORREZE. ST CIRGUES LA LOUTRE. Stone property with 9 bedrooms, workshop, huge double garage and land of 1 419m2.

HAUTE VIENNE - Stunning Property with Private Lake and surrounding land of 18580m²

HAUTE VIENNE - Gorgeous stone farmhouse with large barn and garden of 1000m²

HAUTE VIENNE - 3 Houses 2 barns and 3.5 Hectares land meadow and woodland.

HAUTE VIENNE - Stunning former watermill waiting for you to move in and enjoy.

HAUTE VIENNE - Former Village Post Office ? Charming 3-Bedroom Home

HAUTE VIENNE - Impeccable Barn Conversion of the Highest Standard, with Exceptional Style and Quality

HAUTE-VIENNE Country house beautifully presented with 4 bedrooms and over 2 acres of garden with magnificent views

HAUTE VIENNE - Stunning fully renovated stone farmhouse - large barns et 1.5 hectares land

CORREZE. Proche BRIVE-LA-GAILLARDE. Stone house with 6 bedrooms, a 2 bedroom gite, barn, 2 stables and hangar on land of 8 985m2, but 2 hectares can be provided.

CREUSE - Two beautiful stone cottages one fully renovated the other requires finishing

CREUSE - Stunning barn conversion renovated to the highest standards with pool and 2 barns

HAUTE VIENNE - Stunning fully renovated stone cottage with 3.1 hectares of land and incredible views

HAUTE VIENNE - Truly magical and incredible mill completly isolated set on 7.5 hectares of attached land

HAUTE VIENNE- Beautiful presented property with a separate gite and swimming pool.

CORREZE. Edge of the village of Correze. Pretty 4 bedroom home with swimming pool set within lovely gardens of 2,112m2.

CREUSE- Charming 4 bedroom country home with a garden of over 2500m2

CORREZE. BRIVE-LA-GAILLARDE. Exceptional 6 bedroom house with garage, apartment, stone swimming pool and gardens of 3 853m2.

CREUSE - Very pretty rural property with incredible countryside views

HAUTE VIENNE - Stunning family home situated 6 mins from the town of Bessines Sur Gartempe

CORREZE. CHAMBERET. Beautiful stone house of 5 bedrooms or home with gite, swimming pool and land of 2 347m2.

HAUTE-VIENNE Country house renovated with 3 bedrooms and several outbulidings

HAUTE VIENNE - Stunning ancient stone town house with huge potential

HAUTE-VIENNE completely renovated village house with four bedrooms and a garden

HAUTE VIENNE - Charming Fully Furnished 5-Bedroom Property with Garden and Pool ? Just 10 Minutes from Magnac-Laval

HAUTE VIENNE - Stunning property with over 1 hectare of attached land and swimming pool.

HAUTE VIENNE - Charming 4 bedroom family home with outstanding views accross the monts d'Ambazac.

CORREZE. TREIGNAC. Beautiful chalet with 2 bedrooms (possibility for 3) and beautiful garden of 2752m2. No close neighbour!

HAUTE VIENNE - 151 Hectare working farm ideal for farming or equestrian.

HAUTE-VIENNE - Charming Village House with Renovation Potential ? Near Châteauponsac

HAUTE VIENNE- Beautiful presented property, with a 2nd cottage for renovation and garden of 4373m²

Haute-Vienne - Charming Home with Spacious Layout and Versatile Outbuildings

CREUSE - Stunning country cottage with 7110m² of land, barn and old stone pigshed.

HAUTE VIENNE - Gorgeous well presented property with sun trap terrace and garden

CREUSE- Large village house with courtyard and outbuildings, to renovate.

CORREZE. Near LE LONZAC Stone house with 1 bedroom, attached stone outbuilding and courtyard.

HAUTE-VIENNE - Incredible fully renovated stone farmhouse with a 1 hectare garden and 3 hectares of attached paddocks.

HAUTE VIENNE - Nr. NEXON -Incredible Ancient Lake of over 300 years old with established carp fishing business

Haute Vienne - Beautiful village house ideal holiday home or permanant residence.

CORREZE. TREIGNAC. Beautiful 3/4 bedroom house with garage, separate workshop and surrounded by gardens of 471m2

CREUSE- Semi detached house with 1.6 hectares of land

CORREZE. MADRANGES. Breathtakingly beautiful 6 bedroom house with SPA, internal lift, barn, courtyard and garden.

CORREZE. ESTIVAUX. Stunning barn conversion of 3 bedrooms, storage hangar and land of 2 660m2

CREUSE - Stunning 20 hectare Chateau country estate, with river and 2 luxurious treehouses.

CORREZE. PEYRELEVADE. Thatched house with 3 bedrooms, garage, workshop and summer kitchen. Garden of 1013m2. 2Km to Golf

HAUTE-VIENNE - Newly renovated two bedroom house

HAUTE-VIENNE - Semi detached stone house with two bedrooms for modernising

HAUTE-VIENNE Charming village house

HAUTE VIENNE. SAINT-SORNIN-LEULAC. Stone house for complete renovation, attached barn and garden of 701m2.

CORREZE. Near ARNAC-POMPADOUR. Stone house, car port, hangar and land of 29 627m2.

Haute Vienne - Stunning historic family house with 4 self contained appartements

CORREZE - Beautiful hilltop farm with breathtaking views and 2.7 hectares of adjoining land.

HAUTE VIENNE - Gorgeous little riverside house in need of refreshing.

HAUTE-VIENNE - Bar, Tabac, Restaurant - Opportunity to buy a successful business

HAUTE VIENNE - Beautiful village house completely renovated with a small mechanical and tire fitting business

CORREZE. Town of CORREZE. Stone house with 6 bedrooms.

HAUTE VIENNE - NICE independent COUNTRY HOUSE on large plot of 5332sqm with various shelters.