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This renovated 19th-century townhouse on the edge of the old town is one of Aubusson’s comfiest places to stay. — Lonely Planet

Behind the 16th-century Flamboyant Gothic façade of Turenne’s only hotel, you’ll find sparingly decorated countrified rooms and a good restaurant (dinner menus €42 to €50). — Lonely Planet

Hôtel Ambroise is nicer inside than outside: snug, simple rooms (some with river views) and a restaurant (menus €14 to €27). Parking costs €8. — Lonely Planet

The Teyssier’s lovely stone exterior conceals a comfortable modern hotel: the 15 rooms are fresh and well furnished, with magnolia walls and striped fabrics. — Lonely Planet

A venerable wisteria-fronted hotel in the centre, with comfy but bland rooms. — Lonely Planet

The best rooms look over the rear garden. They also rent out a nearby apartment that can sleep up to eight guests. — Lonely Planet

Its basic rooms are nothing to write home about, but the hotel is in the centre of Collonges and the restaurant is one of the town's best. — Lonely Planet

Basic but good-value rooms spread out over several floors of a tall townhouse. — Lonely Planet

This 27-room hotel is the pick of the budget places near the station. — Lonely Planet

The central, tidy Ibis is an efficient spot to rest your head. — Lonely Planet

Hôtel Le St-Eloi has 15 sunny rooms inside a quaint shuttered building opposite the church. — Lonely Planet

Escape to pastoral La Bastidie, the stone inn in Noalihac which contains four individually decorated, comfortable rooms, and a tasty restaurant. — Lonely Planet

Sleek, contemporary design meets French country living at this fine hotel in Uzerche, set above the River Vézère. — Lonely Planet

Brive’s hostel makes a striking first impression, with reception inside a former townhouse, however, most dorm rooms are actually in a modern annexe. It’s 1.5km from the station. — Lonely Planet

This upmarket Logis hotel has 21 plush rooms: some modern, some old fashioned and frilly, some tucked into the attic with sloping ceilings. — Lonely Planet