Saint-Laurent- sur-Gorre: dynamism in harmony with the nature in the heart of the Limousin.

 
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Wednesday 10th March 2010  
Saint-Laurent-sur-Gorre, market town in the Haute-Vienne situated near to the two main highways of: Limoges Périgueux and Limoges Angouleme.
In the heart of the " Parc Naturel Régional Périgord-Limousin ", 15 Km from Saint Junien and Rochechouart, Saint-Laurent-sur-Gorre covers a surface of 4000 hectares and can count approximately 1500 inhabitants. The borough covers two slopes of the valley of the Gorre.

  Town Hall Infos:
To live in the « Bois du Breuil »is to choose pleasant surroundings with easy access to the town centre with all its services.
Building land from 900 to 1300 m2 at 7 Euros/m2 is waiting for you.
For further information call us on: 05 55 00 00 21


Plan of the building land
 


  The Media library:
The new Media library has been set up by the commune of Saint-Laurent-sur-Gorre for use by the Community of Communes who also provide the day-to-day management of it.
This place of exchange and meetings opened its doors on the 1st April 2003.
It offers users an extensive and diverse range of multi media information at the click of a mouse. With all the latest kit users can familiarise themselves with the new developments in information and communication technology. The centre also offers its facilities, in partnership with the teaching body, meetings and activities for the pupils of the schools of the canton.
 


  The tourist bureau:
The tourist bureau is at your disposal. Its staff are there to answer any questions you may have concerning tourism and to provide a wide range of information relating to local attractions and events. You will find a wealth of literature which you can take away with you, concerning regional activities, curiosities and the inheritance. You can contact Domenica the cultural adviser on.
 


  The community of communes
Created the 1st January 2001, the Community of Communes encompasses the communes of Cognac la forêt, Gorre, St Auvent, St Cyr, Ste Marie de Vaux. Its principal remit covers economic development, housing policy, sports, culture and leisure equipment, the roadway system, refuse collection and recycling points. The Community of Communes has the same administrative limits as the canton and is likewise based at Saint Laurtent-sur-Gorre.
 


  The markets:
- the Christmas Market (regional products and secondhand trade) is organized by the Office of Tourism the 1° Sunday of December (entry is free)
- a weekly market takes place every Thursday from June to September in all the communes of the canton (either afternoon or evening)