Creuse
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Very sparsely populated, Creuse is a "countryside" department like its neighbours, ideal for green tourism, with Lake Vassivière as the most visited site. A few abbeys and castles are also worth seeing for their cultural value.

Overview of Creuse

Aubusson, Creuse, France
Aubusson, Creuse, France · © VoyageForum

Key facts

  • Type of place: department.
  • Tourist interest: (worth seeing).
  • Location:
  • Local time: Heure : Creuse
  • Department code: 23.
  • Bordering departments:
  • Sub-prefectures: Aubusson.
  • Number of municipalities: 258.
  • Population: 120,581 inhabitants (2014).
  • Area: 5,565 km².
  • Density: 22 inhabitants/km².
  • Highest point:
  • Lowest point:
  • Coastline: 0 km; no maritime access.
  • Highlights (out of ): Nature / ; Culture ; Relaxation-holidays

Climate and weather

Tourism

Very sparsely populated, Creuse is a "countryside" department like its neighbours, ideal for green tourism, with Lake Vassivière as the most visited site. A few abbeys and castles are also worth seeing for their cultural value.

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