Guide to Creuse & Property for Sale in Department 23

Creuse is a department (number 23) in central France created during the French Revolution from the former province of La Marche. Several other departments surround the area, including Corrèze, Haute-Vienne, Allier, Puy-de-Dôme, Cher, and Indre. The department, part of the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region, is situated in the Massif Central and is crossed by the Creuse River and its tributaries. The river is dammed at several locations for water supply and hydroelectricity generation.  The climate in Creuse is characterised…
Creuse is a department (number 23) in central France created during the French Revolution from the former province of La Marche. Several other departments surround the area, including Corrèze, Haute-Vienne, Allier, Puy-de-Dôme, Cher, and Indre. The department, part of the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region, is situated in the Massif Central and is crossed by the Creuse River and its tributaries. The river is dammed at several locations for water supply and hydroelectricity generation.  The climate in Creuse is characterised by relatively cold winters with occasional snowfall that lasts until April. Summers, however, are hot, and the region receives rainfall throughout the year due to its high elevation. Creuse is a sparsely populated rural area with a rich cultural heritage, including ancient and traditional art de vivre, original stone architecture, and numerous heritage sites such as castles, abbeys and Celtic stone monuments.

Eco-Friendly Tourism

The area has also become a popular destination for green tourism since the late 1990s, thanks to its preserved forested landscape, low pollution, and beautiful stone buildings. Many foreigners, including British, Dutch, German, and Belgian citizens, have been purchasing holiday homes in Creuse.

Attractions Worth Exploring

Some of the major tourist attractions in Creuse include the Aubusson Tapestry Museum, numerous castles, such as those of Villemonteix, Boussac, and Banizette, and the Moutier-d'Ahun Monastery, which features exceptional 17th-century wood carvings. The Chapelle du Mas-Saint-Jean is located in Saint-Sulpice-le-Dunois, where local legend suggests that Joan of Arc prayed in about 1430.

Wildlife Encounters in Guéret

Guéret, the largest town in Creuse, is home to a sizable nearby animal park, Les Loups de Chabrières, which features some of France's few remaining wolves held in semi-captivity. The park features 24 European Grey Wolves, two Canadian White Wolves, and two Canadian Black Wolves, all housed in five enclosures.

Key Information about the Creuse (23)

  • Main City/Prefecture: Guéret
  • Nearest Airport: Limoges-Bellegarde Airport (approx. 80 km)
  • Population: Around 116,000 (as of the latest census)
  • Area: 5,565 sq. kilometres and 2,149 sq. miles
  • Landmark: Aubusson, renowned for its centuries-old tradition of tapestry weaving, is recognised by UNESCO.
  • Number of Tourists per Year: Approx. 500,000, drawn by its peaceful countryside, historic craftsmanship and walking trails.

Property Prices in Creuse in 2026

  • Houses: the average price per sq. metre: €794 (April 2026)
  • Apartments: the average price per sq. metre: €837 (April 2026)
  • Price trends: +24% over the last 5 years  (April 2026)

House Prices in the Main Towns in Creuse in 2026

  • Average House Price in Guéret: €971 per sq. metre  (April 2026)
  • Average House Price in Aubusson: €707 per sq. metre (April 2026)
(source: Le Figaro Immobilier)

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Elegant And Charming Villa With 145 M2 Of Living Space On A…
Ref: MFH-LFR-MC453600EB

€415,000 incl. fees

Modern Villa for Sale in Occitanie

Cruzy, Herault

3 145 m² 0.17 ha

Picturesque and charming village with grocery store, post office and cafe/restaurant, located 5 minutes from Bize-Minervois, 10 minutes from Capestang (a vibrant village along the Canal du Midi), 30 minutes…

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Character 6 bed House for sale in Lot
Ref: MFH-LOT05005

€316,000 incl. fees

House for Sale in Occitanie

Cahors, Lot

6 235 m² 0.26 ha

Built in 1978 on a plot of 2600 m2, our agency offers you this beautiful house of more than 160 m2 of living space and its outbuilding of 70 m2 with swimming pool. The house consists on the ground floor,…

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Countryside house for sale near Creysse
Ref: MFH-AES1216738

€246,100 incl. fees

Countryside house for Sale in Nouvelle Aquitaine

Creysse, Dordogne

110 m² 1.4 ha

Located in a peaceful setting, this 1970's house (on crawl-space) offers 110m2 of living space. It features four bedrooms, a bright 32m2 living room facing south and west, with french doors, a fireplace,…

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Stone House With Studio And Pool in Charente-Maritime
Ref: MFH-CLM06222

€825,550 incl. fees

Countryside house for Sale in Nouvelle Aquitaine

Cierzac, Charente-Maritime

4 467 m² 1.18 ha

South of COGNAC (16) - In the quiet of a small hamlet, old farmhouse completely renovated very recently. The services are remarkable on more than 450 m2 of living space. The generous volumes, bathed in…

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Country house by the river
Ref: MFH-PROV2058

€679,000 incl. fees

House for Sale in Provence-Alpes-Cote-d'Azur

Les Aubregades, Var

3 120 m² 0.97 ha

Country house for sale near to Cuers in Provence. This property is built on a plot of land of 2.5 acres. On the land there are beautiful trees , olive trees and two-hundred-year-old oaks. There is a small…

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20th Century Manor House With 15th And 18th Century Outbuild
Ref: MFH-CJC02117

€583,000 incl. fees

Farmhouse for Sale in Nouvelle Aquitaine

Vallière, Creuse

9 550 m² 33.55 ha

South Creuse, at the gateway to the Millevaches regional nature park and 10 minutes from a town with shops, 20th century manor house of approximately 350 m2: living room, lounge, fitted kitchen, office,…

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Coastal Living only 200 Metres from the Sea (Virtual Video)
Ref: MFH-NB251001 Nothing to do New Build

€198,500 incl. fees

House for Sale in Brittany

Cherrueix, Ille et Vilaine

2 73 m² 350 sqm

Located in the heart of Cherrueix, these unique plots provide a rare opportunity to build your dream home 200 meters from the sea! Imagine stepping outside your door to fresh sea air, sandy shores, and…

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Farmhouse with two houses, stables, outbuildings and land in…
Ref: MFH-RHGS607 Good opportunity

€424,000 incl. fees

Farmhouse for Sale in Occitanie

Cahors, Lot

7 157 m² 6.77 ha

This beautiful farm property is set in a quaint, rural hamlet in the Lot, just a short 25-minute drive from Cahors. The main farmhouse boasts 5 spacious bedrooms, while a separate 2-bedroom gite provides…

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Old farmhouse on 67ha of meadow and woods.
Ref: MFH-CJC02066

€682,500 incl. fees

Farmhouse for Sale in Occitanie

Cahors, Lot

9 270 m² 67 ha

In the heart of Quercy, 1 hour from Toulouse airport and 20 minutes from Cahors, this old farmhouse nestled in a peaceful and isolated green setting in the middle of 67ha of forests and rolling meadows.…

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19th Century Manor House With Garden Of 5960 M2
Ref: MFH-CJC02069

€445,200 incl. fees

House for Sale in Nouvelle Aquitaine

Évaux-les-Bains, Creuse

7 320 m² 0.59 ha

Est Creuse, in the heart of the Limousin spa resort and 35 minutes from the A71 motorway, 19th century manor house of approximately 320 m2: entrance, reception room, equipped kitchen , back kitchen, office,…

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Beautiful 18th century manor house of 218m2 set in 12ha of land…
Ref: MFH-MPHG02350

€699,900 incl. fees

Countryside house for Sale in Occitanie

Cazères, Haute-Garonne

6 218 m² 1.2 ha

Beautiful 18th century manor house of 218m2 set in 1.2ha of land with swimming pool and outbuildings: cottage, professional premises and large garage less than 5 minutes from the A64.Ground floor: sitting…

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18th Century House Of Approximately 230m2 On 5270m2 Of Land
Ref: MFH-CJC02043

€397,500 incl. fees

House for Sale in Nouvelle Aquitaine

Sannat, Creuse

6 230 m² 0.53 ha

East Creuse, Marche and Combraille region, 15 min from Evaux-Les-Bains, in the heart of unspoiled nature, 18th century character house of around 230 m2 : entrance, cloakroom, fitted kitchen, living room,…

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Character 5 bed House for sale in Lot
Ref: MFH-LOT00333

€572,000 incl. fees

House for Sale in Occitanie

Cahors, Lot

5 280 m² 0.8 ha

Superb property of character comprising a stone house and outbuildings, all on a land with trees and closed with a total capacity of 8000 m2 around the buildings. Dominant situation with view. (46000).…

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Brive region - beautiful XVI, XVII and XIXth century castle…
Ref: MFH-FCBR703

€830,000 incl. fees

Chateau for Sale in Nouvelle Aquitaine

Ayen, Corrèze

14 600 m² 19 ha

Built in the XVIth and XVIIth centuries and redesigned in the XIXth century without altering the original architectural spirit, this castle in good general condition develops 600 m² of living space plus…

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