The Haute-Vienne Region of France

Paris - 216 Miles - Dual Carriageway virtually all the way of which only 125 miles with tolls.
Alternative non-motorway route very pleasant

Le Havre - by Motorway - 325 miles
Calais - by Motorway - 390 miles

Le Havre by non-toll routes - 300 miles
Saint Malo - virtually all cross country - 250 miles

La Rochelle - a charming sailing port - 125 miles
Bordeaux - 125 miles

1400 Miles of waterways

1125 Miles of footpaths

850 gîtes & guest houses

Limoges Bellegarde Airport links to the UK via Stansted, Liverpool,
East Midlands or Southampton Airports. 
The trip by air from the UK can be done in 1 to 2 hours.

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