Felletin, cited building, is also a city of character as evidenced by the magnificent homes (fifteenth - sixteenth), fountains, architectural details... To discover over the streets, an exceptional religious heritage as the Gothic church of the Castle or the church of Moutier recently restored. The belvedere on rue Gustave Degaine offers a magnificent view of the Lycée des Métiers du Bâtiment, which was celebrated in 2011 as well as on the city and the Millevaches plateau. Take the time to go to the media library, installed in a Renaissance style mansion or on the banks of the Creuse to discover the Roby Bridge, medieval bridge located near the former diamond cutting workshop "the cooperative diamond dealer Felletinoise ". Do not miss the cloister garden and the garden of the white chapel.
To discover at the exit of Felletin, the dam of the Combes, paradise of the fishermen.
Guided tours of the felletinois heritage: artisanal spinning of Terrade wool, Pinton tapestry workshops, diamond cooperative "La Felletinoise", architectural and religious heritage circuit, sound walk.
Outdoor activities: hiking on the trails felletinois (circuit available at the Tourist Office), geocaching, horseback riding, fishing, petanque, tennis...
Thematic exhibitions organized at the media library and the town hall of Felletin.
Textile courses: wool felt, spinning with spinning wheels, vegetable dyes...
For more information, contact the Aubusson Tourist Office and Felletin.
Festival Dances, Music and Voices of the World, organized by the association The Doors of the world: early August, and for five days.
Exhibition of tapestries of the Castle Church: from May to October.
Patronal feast.
Book Day, meetings and dedications with more than 60 authors: the Friday before August 15th.
Antiquités-Brocante Day: the 3rd Sunday of August.
National Days of Wool Felletin: the last weekend of October. Cradle of tapestry, Felletin has been associated with textile production for six centuries. Today, the tradition remains an economic reality with the activity of the Terrade wool mill and the Pinton tapestry factory. For 3 days, Felletin, celebrates wool and textile creation. On the program: company visits, craft show with more than 100 exhibitors from all over France, demonstrations workshops (knitting, spinning, felt...), children's workshops (scoubilaine, braiding, weaving...), conference...
Salon Batinov: in November.
Ateliers de Création
- From 13 april to 4 may 2024
- 22 grande rue, Atelier Claire-Marie Steinmetz
- JEWELRY - Claire-Marie Steinmetz - Wild fountain - Saturday, April 13 - 2 pm to 6 pm - - from 14 years old - - 75 ? / pers. - smithy and forge - Saturday April 27 - 9am to 5pm - - from 14 years old - - 140 ? / pers. - costume jewelry - Saturday May 4 - 2 pm to 6 pm - - from 11 years old - - 45 ? / pers. - Reservations on 06 95 90 61 55 - --------------------------------------------------------- - Paper & engraving - Karine Maras - Making recycled paper - Saturday, April 6 - 1:30 pm to 5 pm - - from 3 years old - - 45 ? / pers. - tetrapak engraving - Friday April 19 - 1.30 pm to 5 pm - - from 3 years old - - 45 ? / pers. - LINOGRAVURE - Saturday, April 20 - 1:30 pm to 5 pm - - from 14 years old - - 55 ? / pers. - Bookings on 06 61 58 90 10
BIJOUTERIE - Montages Fantaisie, Réparations, Upcycling
- On 4 may 2024
- 22 Grande Rue
- Create jewelry pieces from recycled elements (wood, pearls, glass, ceramics, small plastic objects, etc.) mounted in silver or brass. - Prepare, maintain and restore precious gold and silver jewelry. - - Ages 11 and up - - Reservations required
CONFÉRENCE - Le Climat du Limousin
- On 15 may 2024
- 17 Rue des Fossés
- Limousin's climate, from yesterday to tomorrow - This lecture is at the crossroads of history and science. Meteorology began before the invention of meteorological equipment, and is reconstructed through ancient texts. Then comes the time of measurements, from barometers to satellites, from learned societies to the technical services of Météo-France. - Today, climate models run on high-powered computers tell us what kind of future climate the Limousin region is likely to experience, with consequences for water and biodiversity. - Speaker : - Michel Galliot, meteorological engineer, former member of the Observatoire National sur les Effets du Réchauffement Climatique (ONERC) and President of France Nature Environnement Limousin. - Lectures at the Park - Espace Tibord du Châlard - 17 rue des Fossés - - Free - - Duration : 1h30 - - Aperitif offered after the lecture
Fête de l'Ecotourisme - pnr de Millevaches - Sortie Nature : les Petites Bêtes qui Vivent Avec Nous !
- On 18 may 2024
- Place Quinault
- From the town center, take a walk and observe the diversity of the landscape of Felletin, gateway to the Millevaches plateau. It's an opportunity to discover the discreet little creatures that live in and around the town and to learn more about these animals and insects. - - RDV in front of the tourist office, place Quinault. - - Open to all, children aged 4 and over. - - Free admission. - - Less than 5 km. - - Bring a pair of binoculars if possible but not obligatory, weather-appropriate clothing, walking shoes/sneakers, water. - - Information from Mairie de Felletin, 05 55 66 51 11, contact@felletin.fr.
Lectures & Conte Bilingue
- On 22 may 2024
- 12 Place Courtaud
- After a "world tour", the Centre de ressources - Bibliothèque des Arts André Chandernagor [CRBAC] of the Cité internationale de la tapisserie and the Médiathèque Creuse Grand Sud invite you to discover the United Kingdom through the eyes of J.R.R. Tolkien, by offering a free cycle of events aimed at families throughout the year ! - Let ? S continue our exploration of the United Kingdom with a reading of albums in French, followed by a bilingual reading of a story written by a group of learners from the FLEBUS association. - Ages 5 and up. Free admission.
Fête de l'Ecotourisme - pnr de Millevaches - Hyppolite, Crieur Public "une Voix au Service de vos Pensées’’
- On 24 may 2024
- As part of the 20th anniversary of the PNR de Millevaches en Limousin (to be celebrated on July 5,6 and 7), the towns of Felletin, Eymoutiers and Meymac welcome Hyppolite, street crier. Dressed in a blue smock, cap on, Hyppolite fills his satchel with words gleaned from spectators. Perched atop his trunk, he will declaim your desires, ideas, moods and declarations. You can also take the opportunity to express yourself as a Park resident : "What have you learned from 20 years of Park life ?", "Imagine the Park in 20 years ? - - NB : Postcards are available to fill in before the auction, in local shops or on the day ! - - Meet in front of the town hall in Felletin ! - - Free admission. - - All ages, interactive street show
CONFÉFRENCES - Les Maçons de la Creuse
- On 25 may 2024
- Place Monthioux
- For 40 years, the association has been dedicated to the knowledge, understanding, preservation and promotion of the exceptional history and heritage of Creuse ? S masons. Volunteers have worked tirelessly to shed light on the centuries-old skills of the Creuse ? S builders, and to reveal to the general public their contribution to local architecture and culture, as well as to the construction of France ? S major cities. - 9am - Welcome to participants - 10am - Retrospective on 40 years of commitment, research and action - 12:15pm - Aperitif and lunch break (lunch by prior arrangement, 30 ? /pers.) - 3pm - Screening of "Gabriel, Sylvain, Amédée et autres maçons migrants de la Creus - 3:30 pm : Conference : "The homes of Creus masons : thermal flats ? - 5pm : Round table : Can the history of the Creuse ? S bricklayers be the basis of a local development project ?
Formation Pour Tous : Construction à Pierre Sèche
- On 26 may 2024
- Font à l'Anel, rue Reby Lagrange
- Come and learn the principles of "dry stone" construction at this professionally supervised workcamp. - Alain and Yann will show you how to build a dividing wall. - > Shoes and clothing suitable for outdoor work (gloves and goggles if you have them) - > Picnic lunch.
Felletin'Touin - Un Festival de Jeux à Felletin
- On 22 june 2024
- The Limou'Zine organizes the first board game festival in Felletin ! - The Felletin'touin brings together several of Felletin's most emblematic social and cultural venues. Come and play at the Grand Café, the Médiathèque, the Gare, the Diamanterie, the Petite Maison Rouge… The Limou'Zine will feature a selection of themed games in each venue, for all audiences to play. - The festival is free ! Come solo, with family or friends, and enjoy a game library created just for the occasion !
Randonnées Cyclo et Pédestre "La Felletinoise"
- On 7 july 2024
- 17 rue des Fossés
- A new edition of "La Felletinoise" in the south of the Creuse department. Road cyclists and hikers are in for a treat, with numerous circuits on the programme. - Rendez-vous Espace Tibord du Châlard 17 rue des Fossés - By bike - 44,60 and 80 km - - welcome and departures from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. - Closing at 2 p.m - on foot - 5 and 10 km - - start at 9am - The Union Cycliste Felletinoise also provides refreshments and a drink at the finish.