The cradle of Marchoise tapestry, the town of Felletin is still renowned today for this traditional craft whose know-how is perpetuated by the Pinton studios.
In the historic centre, architecture fans absolutely must visit the Moutier church, a beautiful building of the 12th and 15th centuries. Topped by a high square bell tower with three floors, this monument is home to magnificent frescoes dating from the 15th century.
The visit of Felletin continues with the charming garden of the cloister adjoining the Moutier church, the streets lined with beautiful old granite houses, the lantern of the dead dating from the 13th century, and the church of the Castle of Gothic Languedoc style, which is home to tapestry exhibitions.
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.
Fête Patronale de Felletin
- From 8 to 10 june 2024
- Organized by FusesAniment. - 3 days of funfair - Saturday afternoon, june 8 : - - 4:00 pm : mini wheelbarrow race for children - - 5:00 pm : decorated wheelbarrow race - - 9:30pm : torchlight procession - departure from Chapelle Blanche - - 11:00 pm : fireworks - Sports complex - - 11:30 pm : bar by "Music pour tous - Sunday afternoon, june 9 : - - 3:00 p.m. : grand parade of floral floats with Bandas - Rules for wheelbarrow races to be filled in : https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=770104045235966&set=pcb.770104101902627 - Full program : https://www.felletin.fr/fete-patronale-08-au-10-juin/
Histoire & Paix - l'Association la Courtine 1917 Fête ses 10 ans
- On 14 june 2024
- 11:30 am : music and song - - Felletin market - - Duration : 1h00 - - Free admission - 3:00 pm : THEATRE - Vincent Moulia "Evadé pour survivre" by Frédéric Choffel. - - Espace Tibord du Chalard - - Running time : 1h15 - - Ages 10 and up - - Admission : adults 10 ? - reduced 7 ? - 4:30pm : meetings and signings - Meet historians and novelists who have written about the Russian soldiers who came to fight in France in 1916 and the mutiny at La Courtine. - - Sales and book signing - - In partnership with "Felletin, Plaisir de Lire" - - At the Grand Café - - Free admission - 6:30pm : remi adam's conference "les soldats russes A felletin" (russian soldiers in felletin) - - Town Hall : Large wedding hall - - Duration : 1h00 - - Free - - Book signing and sale - 9:00 pm : show/conte - "Jaurès, raconté par son peuple" by Olivier de Robert - - Espace Tibord du Chalard - - Running time : 1h15 - - Ages 10 and up - - Adults 10 ? - Concessions 7 ?
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 !
L'Epopée Diamantaire au Bord de l'eau
- On 22 june 2024
- 2 rue de la diamanterie
- As part of the Journées des patrimoines de pays et des moulins, the Felletin Patrimoine Environnement association is organizing "L'épopée diamantaire au bord de l'eau". - Join us on the banks of the Creuse for a festive day around the former diamond-cutting cooperative : games with the Limou'Zine association, guinguette, music…
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.
Autorail Creusois - Voyage du 11 Juillet
- On 11 july 2024
- Avenue de la gare
- You'll travel aboard a legendary X 2844 or X 2907 railcar. Along the way, we'll tell you all about the history of the busseau sur creuse/ussel line, the equipment used and the sites we pass along or through. An exceptional architectural, heritage and industrial heritage, including the famous BUSSEAU viaduct, the Château de CHANTEMILLE and the AHUN coalfield. - Schedules to be confirmed - GO - - departure 15h06 from Felletin - - departure 15h21 from Aubusson - - arrival 3.51pm at Busseau sur Creuse - RETURN - - departure 16h25 from Busseau sur Creuse - - arrival 16:54 Aubusson - - arrival 5.10pm in Felletin - It is advisable to take the train at Felletin station to enjoy the entire route and the rich railway heritage. - Please arrive on the platform 20 minutes before departure. - tickets available soon - - reservation essential (places limited) - - dogs allowed on leash
Vide-Grenier - Brocante
- On 13 july 2024
- - Garage sale - - Flea market - - Catering on site - - Pancake stand - - Space dedicated to children : empty your room, free space for their toy sales (on reservation, presence of an adult required) - Reserve your space (1 ? per meter) before July 5 ! - Organized by the Union des Commerçants et Artisans de Felletin
Autorail Creusois - Voyage du 18 Juillet
- On 18 july 2024
- Avenue de la gare
- You'll travel aboard a legendary X 2844 or X 2907 railcar. Along the way, we'll tell you all about the history of the busseau sur creuse/ussel line, the equipment used and the sites we pass along or through. An exceptional architectural, heritage and industrial heritage, including the famous BUSSEAU viaduct, the Château de CHANTEMILLE and the AHUN coalfield. - Schedules to be confirmed - GO - - departure 15h06 from Felletin - - departure 15h21 from Aubusson - - arrival 3.51pm at Busseau sur Creuse - RETURN - - departure 16h25 from Busseau sur Creuse - - arrival 16:54 Aubusson - - arrival 5.10pm in Felletin - It is advisable to take the train at Felletin station to enjoy the entire route and the rich railway heritage. - Please arrive on the platform 20 minutes before departure. - tickets available soon - - reservation essential (places limited) - - dogs allowed on leash
CONCERT - A Tribute to Django
- On 19 july 2024
- 2 rue de la Diamanterie
- Edouard Pennes Quartet feat Hollie Jean - "A tribute to Django - Double bassist Edouard Pennes presents his 100% Django quartet. A very active musician on the Paris jazz scene, co-founder of the RP quartet, he has recorded with the likes of Tchavolo Schmitt, Sébastien Giniaux, Gustav Lundgren and Giacomo Smith. He will be joined on this summer date by César Poirier on clarinet, Julien Cattiaux on rhythm guitar and the new rising star of gypsy guitar, Adrien Tarraga, with English singer Hollie Jean as guest of honor. - This quartet revisits the standards of the genre with great talent, from Minor Swing to Nuages, via Troublant Boléro and J ? attendrai ? - Not to be missed ! - With Edouard Pennes (double bass), César Poirier (clarinet), Adrien Tarraga (guitar), Julien Cattiaux (guitar), Hollie Jean (vocals)
Autorail Creusois - Voyage du 25 Juillet
- On 25 july 2024
- Avenue de la gare
- You'll travel aboard a legendary X 2844 or X 2907 railcar. Along the way, we'll tell you all about the history of the busseau sur creuse/ussel line, the equipment used and the sites we pass along or through. An exceptional architectural, heritage and industrial heritage, including the famous BUSSEAU viaduct, the Château de CHANTEMILLE and the AHUN coalfield. - Schedules to be confirmed - GO - - departure 15h06 from Felletin - - departure 15h21 from Aubusson - - arrival 3.51pm at Busseau sur Creuse - RETURN - - departure 16h25 from Busseau sur Creuse - - arrival 16:54 Aubusson - - arrival 5.10pm in Felletin - It is advisable to take the train at Felletin station to enjoy the entire route and the rich railway heritage. - Please arrive on the platform 20 minutes before departure. - tickets available soon - - reservation essential (places limited) - - dogs allowed on leash