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

HAUTE-VIENNE - Incredible fully renovated with taste and style stone farmhouse with 4.06 hectares of attached land.

CORREZE. Near VIGEOIS Stone house with 3 en-suite bedrooms, garage, workshop, well and gardens of 2 449m2

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

CORREZE. Near UZERCHE. House on one level with 2 bedrooms, outbuilding and flat garden of 1 292m2.

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. Bugeat. Stone house with 7 bedrooms, 2 courtyards and large shop/salon.

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

HAUTE VIENNE - 2 individual houses, barn and garage with garden of 1362m2

HAUTE VIENNE - Gorgeous property offering 2 separate accommodations.

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!

CREUSE - Stunning stone property with exceptional views over surrounding valley.

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

HAUTE-VIENNE Countryside home for renovation

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.

CREUSE - Completely renovated rural house with four bedrooms, an additional cottage for complete renovation, and 1.2 ha of land

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

HAUTE-VIENNE - Saint Sulpice les Feuilles Town house with three bedrooms

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 - 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.

CREUSE - Stunning stone farmhouse and 2 large barns with garden of 1650m²

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

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

CORREZE. VOUTEZAC. Unique building for renovation with land of 4979m2. Secluded.

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 property offering a family home and a very succesful business

CREUSE - Beautiful modern property with outstanding views and garden of 4603m²

HAUTE VIENNE - Gorgeous picture postcard stone cottage with exceptional views

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 - Beautiful fully renovated stone house, ready to turn up and move in.

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.

HAUTE VIENNE. Near EYMOUTIERS. Peaceful and serene lake on preserved land of over 1 hectare with wooden cabin.

CORREZE. CHAMBERET. Stone house with 2 bedrooms, convertible attic, sous-sol, garage and courtyard garden.

CORREZE. TREIGNAC. 2 bedroom stone house with attached garage/workshop and a outdoor courtyard.

HAUTE VIENNE - Charming stone house with huge volume renovated with style and quality

HAUTE-VIENNE Manor House/ Relais de poste from the 14th century

HAUTE VIENNE - Beautifully presented village house with 5 bedrooms and garden of 1557m²

CORREZE. Nr. Neuvic. Barn and land of 3000m2. Beautiful view!

HAUTE VIENNE. Near EYMOUTIERS. Stone house with 3 bedrooms, uninterrupted countryside view with gardens and wood-land of 12 127m2.

HAUTE-VIENNE- FOLLES House for complete renovation and two barns

CORREZE. Near ARGENTAT-SUR-DORDOGNE. Stone house with 4 bedrooms and attached barn with gardens of 1320m2.

CORREZE St Augustin. Small stone house for renovation with 28m2 small garden

CORREZE. St Augustin. Barn, semi-detached with land of 2959m2

CORREZE. TREIGNAC. Stone house with 4 bedrooms, garages and beautiful garden of 3092m2.

HAUTE VIENNE - BESSINES SUR GARTEMPE - Cute stone cottage for renovation with a barn and 7719m² of attached land.

CORREZE Near NEUVIC. Just 250m from the Lake Triouzoune, a plot of serviced building land of 2573m2

HAUTE VIENNE - Stunning property currently operated as a very succesful Bed and Breakfast business.

HAUTE VIENNE - Chateauponsac -Stunning townhouse fully renovated and registered as a Bedet Breakfast ideal opportunity

HAUTE VIENNE - Stunning stone farmhouse with attached barn and 6000m² land

HAUTE VIENNE - Lussac-les-Eglises - Former bar/restaurant with accommodation above and separate one bedroom house

HAUTE VIENNE - Stunning Maison de Maitre to finish total renovation works

HAUTE VIENNE - Tersannes village house 3 rooms 55.9 m2