Bourganeuf
This small town in the Creuse department of Nouvelle-Aquitaine, Bourganeuf owes its medieval origins to the Knights Hospitaller, who made it the seat of their "langue d'Auvergne" — a jurisdiction stretching across central France — from the 12th century until 1750. In 1886 it became one of the first towns in France to use hydroelectric power, a distinction tied to its position on the water. The surrounding landscape includes views toward the mountains of the Massif Central.
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- Population3,406
- Nearest water from center 0.4 km0.2 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 29 km18 mi
Nearest airports
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Bourganeuf: quick answers
Where is Bourganeuf?
Bourganeuf is in Creuse, France, about 40 km25 miles in a straight line from Limoges.
How do you get to Bourganeuf?
The nearest airport is Limoges/Bellegarde (LIG), about 1 hr 13 min away by road. The nearest train station is Eymoutiers, about 34 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Bourganeuf?
The warmest month is August, averaging 18°C65°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at 3°C38°F. The wettest month is May, with about 112 mm4.4 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Bourganeuf?
OpenStreetMap lists 2 museums, 4 restaurants and 6 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Bourganeuf?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Aubusson, Guéret and Eymoutiers.