A Unique Ecotourism Opportunity in the Heart of the Millevaches Regional Natural Park, in Nouvelle-Aquitaine.
Advert Reference: IFPC29696
For Sale By Owner (FSBO)
For Sale Privately

€729,000 is approximately: | |
British Pounds: | £619,650 |
US Dollars: | $780,030 |
Canadian Dollars: | C$1,071,630 |
Australian Dollars: | A$1,202,850 |










Key Info
- Type: Residential (House), Business (Bed & Breakfast, Café, Gîte, Gîte Complex) , Detached
- Bedrooms: 7
- Bath/ Shower Rooms: 5
- Habitable Size: 222 m²
- Land Size: 8,000 m²
Highlights
- Registered as Chambre d’Hôtes (with Gîtes de France) from 2006 until 2017 (www.auboutdesmondes.com)
- Museum, with two floors of exhibition space and boutique/café/snack. (www.lacitedesinsectes.com)
- Currently rated 4.6 on google
- Extensive gardens (8,000 m2) with pond and stream.
- Beautiful surroundings
Features
- Bed & Breakfast Potential
- Character / Period Features
- Countryside View
- Double Glazing
- Driveway
- Garden(s)
- Gîte(s) / Annexe(s)
- Land
- Mains Electricity
- Mains Water
- Off-Street Parking
- Outbuilding(s)
- Renovation / Development Potential
- Rental / Gîte Potential
- Revenue Generating
- Septic Tank / Microstation
- Stone
- Terrace(s) / Patio(s)
- Woodburner Stove(s)
Property Description
Summary
For sale due to retirement: A flourishing business and exceptional life project await you in Nedde (87120), Haute-Vienne, France. La Cité des Insectes is an established and profitable ecotourism museum, boasting consistently growing revenue and strong development potential.
Making a Significant Impact in Green Tourism and Education
Do you have a keen interest in the natural world and the environment? Do you aspire to play a positive role by working in sustainable tourism and educating a public of all ages about the vital importance of insects? This opportunity is perfect for you. You don’t need to be an expert in entomology; your passion for nature and your desire to make a positive impact are the true assets.
Business and Infrastructure
La Cité des Insectes is a one-of-a-kind museum dedicated to the fascinating world of insects and their crucial environmental role. The site includes:
The Museum: 10 exhibition rooms spread over 400m² (4,300 sq ft) across 2 floors, featuring a vivarium, a snack bar, and a gift shop. The museum is open from Easter to All Saints' Day, attracting between 13,000 and 16,000 visitors per season, including many families, schools for educational workshops, and adult groups for guided tours.
The Ecological Park: An 8,000m² (2-acre) park with a cultivated garden, a forest garden incorporating a pond and stream, offering visitors the chance to observe insects in their natural habitat. The park is also equipped with a theater, an amphitheater, and a car park.
On-Site Residence and Strategic Location
Spacious Accommodation: An adjoining, beautifully renovated dwelling house with 5 suites (sleeping 13) that can serve as a family residence or be operated as functional guest rooms. An additional independent suite (sleeping 2) is also available.
Ideal Location: Nestled in Nedde, a charming small village with its own school and essential shops, the site is ideally situated near the stunning Lake Vassivière, within the magnificent Millevaches Regional Natural Park, in Nouvelle-Aquitaine. The museum is one of the main tourist attractions in the area, actively contributing to regional tourism while educating both children and adults about the importance of insects. The proximity to Lake Vassivière and its campsites attracts a growing number of visitors seeking nature, swimming, and water sports during holiday periods.
Potential and Quality of Life
This business offers numerous opportunities for growth and development, allowing you to work and live in an exceptional setting, deep within the beautiful Chaud national forest. It's a genuine opportunity to combine passion, profit, and a high quality of life.
Location
45.700808, 1.816870



€729,000 is approximately: | |
British Pounds: | £619,650 |
US Dollars: | $780,030 |
Canadian Dollars: | C$1,071,630 |
Australian Dollars: | A$1,202,850 |
Location Information
For Sale By Owner (FSBO)
For Sale Privately
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