Attractions and activities

Within Atelier A² in the heart of Aubusson, France-Odile Perrin-Crinière and her team create and produce contemporary tapestries and rugs. She has long been organising discovery, introductory and advanced courses. The Atelier is labelled Entreprise du Patrimoine Vivant and IG-certified (identification géographique) for Aubusson tapestry and rugs. 

Located in a large wooded garden, a tapestry manufactory with a diverse production.

Located on the banks of the Vienne, a workshop specialising in the creation and production of customisable porcelain objects. Visits on request and by appointment. Labelled Entreprise du Patrimoine Vivant.

Still a family-run company, founded in 1863. Visit the historic workshops and major annual themed exhibitions. History and manufacturing of Limoges porcelain. Labelled Entreprise du Patrimoine Vivant.

Located in a former underground vaulted water reservoir in the city of Limoges, with native species and animals from lakes, rivers and the marine world from all over the world.

This unique place reveals the hidden side of tapestry: the cartoon. Located in the heart of the historic Terrade district in Aubusson, rich in the legacy of former family workshops and manufactories, the atelier-museum highlights the creations that are then transposed into wool.

Visit through the ruins of the village, site of the massacre of 10 June 1944, within the context of the Second World War.

Museum and discovery centre on the history and manufacture of leather.

A place dedicated to the art of Aubusson tapestry. Innovative presentation of ancient and contemporary tapestries (Tolkien, Miyazaki), with craftsmanship recognised by UNESCO.

Museum dedicated to Monet and pictorial art in the Vallée des Peintres.