The area is also within reach of the LOIRE VALLEY, THE DORDOGNE and LA ROCHELLE COAST to the west, being located close to the main A20 non-toll Motorway.

Of the many picturesque towns and villages Le Dorat, Montmorillon and St Benoit are typical examples.

Historic St Benoit du Sault is a hilltop village in the south of the Indre Department, looking down from it's lofty heights across stunning, picturesque countryside. Limoges and Poitiers airports are within easy reach of Le Dorat, Montmorillon and St Benoit du Sault and are served by a number of UK budget and other airline operators, including RYANAIR and FLY-BE

SPECIAL AWARD
St Benoit du Sault richly deserves a special distinction as one of "The Most Beautiful Villages in France" Only 144 villages in France currently meet the rigorous criteria and have the special appellation of "Les Plus Beaux Villages de France".

The location is ideal being a short distance from the border between the beautiful Haute Vienne in the Limousin and Indre in the Centre Region. From this area you can reach many areas in the south beyond the Dordogne. (See map link below)

SO MUCH TO DO AND MOST IS ON YOUR DOORSTEP! The region enjoys especially good weather and is ideal for a permanent base or holiday home in "Secret France" for:

* Sight-Seeing
* House-Hunting (see note below)
* Touring or Walking
* Bird & Nature Enthusiasts
* Cycling
* Fishing
* Water sports
* Horse-Riding
* Retirement - an unbeatable quality of life
* Exploring Restaurants - typically a full 4 course luncheon menu including wine from 10 Euros a head - extraordinary!
* Limousin beef, lamb, cheese and many other varieties of regional fare are amazingly superior - the quality is a revelation.
* Shopping - visits to the beautiful ancient city of Limoges - Ancient buildings, Limoges porcelain, a vast selection of shops, stores, boutiques, antiques and even more superb restaurants and bars at all prices!
Also see Beaches & Boats

LOTS TO FILL YOU LEISURE TIME OVER AND OVER AGAIN:

St Benoit du Sault and the surrounding area offers a spectacular range of activity options. This includes Cycling and Walking - with suggested routes - Riding Stables, Fishing or Swimming with thousands of river and lake locations - even an Internet Boutique, are all within easy reach.

Bird-Watchers will be stunned by the vast, unspoilt Brenne National Park, whose southern boundary is only minutes from St Benoit, and where over 250 bird species have been recorded. There is a wide variety of other activities from Caving and Rock-climbing to Swimming, Canoeing and Boat Hire.

House-Hunters
Being an unspoilt and unexploited region, local French property is an exceptionally attractive buy at relatively low prices. A visit to a local Notaire, who will have many properties to sell on behalf of clients, is recommended, as is a tour of the local property Agents.

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