- For other places with the same name, see Limoges (disambiguation).
Limoges is a historic city in the Limousin region of France. A City of Art and History since 2008, the city has no shortage of must-see attractions. If you didn't arrive by train, you should still visit the Gare des Bénédictins, considered by many to be the city's flagship and one of its major landmarks. As for museums, the most important are the Limoges Museum of Fine Arts and the Adrien Dubouché Museum. The Saint Stephen Cathedral, the bishopric botanical garden, and he banks of the Vienne are also worth a visit.
Get in
[edit]By plane
[edit]Limoges is mostly served by low-cost airlines such as Ryanair and Easyjet, with flights mainly from United Kingdom.
- 1 Limoges – Bellegarde Airport (Aéroport de Limoges – Bellegarde), 81 Av. de l'Aéroport (7 km west of Limoges, bus #26 runs between city centre and the airport a couple of times a day, however, not at convenient times for most flights. A taxi will run you €28 to the centre of Limoges (€38 on Sunday). You can take buses #17 and #33 from Le Breuil which is about 2km walk away, down a busy road with no pavement to the main bus terminal (Place Winston Churchill), operating to similar sparse timetables to the airport bus.).
By train
[edit]There are direct connections with Paris, Toulouse, and several regional destinations.
- 2 Limoges-Bénédictins railway station (Gare de Limoges-Bénédictins), 4, place Maison-Dieu.
- 3 Limoges-Montjovis railway station (Gare de Limoges Montjovis), Pl. des Charentes. Small station only served by regional TER trains.
Get around
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Map of Limoges
There is an adequate local and regional bus system for longer trips, operated by STCL. Walking is the obvious choice within the city centre.
Parking
[edit]- 4 Parking Hôtel de Ville, 19 Place des Jacobins,. Paid parking.
- 5 Parking Winston Churchill, Place Winston Churchill. Paid parking.
- 6 Parking Limoges Jourdan, 11 rue charles gide. Paid parking.
- 7 Parking Limoges République, 5 ter boulevard Carnot. Paid parking.
- 8 Parking Rue des Charseix, Rue des Charseix. Paid parking.
- 9 Parking Patinoire, Rue du Naveix. free.
See
[edit]- 1 Limoges Fine Arts Museum (Musée des Beaux-Arts de Limoges), 1 Pl. de l'Évêché, ☏ +33 5 55459810.
- 2 National Museum Adrien-Dubouché (Musée national Adrien-Dubouché), 8Bis Pl. Winston Churchill.
- 3 Museum of Resistance in Limoges (Musée de la Résistance de Limoges), 7 Rue Neuve Saint-Étienne.
- 4 Limoges Cathedral (Cathédrale Saint-Étienne de Limoges). Roman Catholic church. It was built in a combination of Gothic, Renaissance and Romanesque architectural styles reflects the fact that construction started in 1273 and did not finish until 1888. It is a national monument and the seat of the Bishop of Limoges.
- 5 Chapel of St. Aurelianus (Chapelle Saint-Aurélien). Houses the relics of relics of St. Martial and has stain glassed windows. It also has the most striking feature including the 65-m-high tower with a spire surmounted by a big bronze ball.
- 6 Church of St. Michel des Lions (Église Saint-Michel-des-Lions). The church hosts the relics of Saint Martial, whose worship is organised by the brotherhoods Grande confrérie de saint Martial and the Confrérie des Porteurs de la Châsse. Besides, the church hosts the relics of Saint Loup and Saint Valerie, to which two other brotherhoods are dedicated. These relics are preserved in a 19th-century altarpiece that celebrates the miracles of Saint Martial. Moreover, the church has rich furniture, among which: two pietàs of the 15th century; two 15th-century stained-glass windows that represent the lives of Saint John the Baptist and of the Virgin Mary; a 15th-century statues of Saint Valerie.
- 7 Châlucet Castle (Château de Châlucet) (10 km south of Limoges,). Ruined castle built during the 13th century.
- 8 Ceramic factory museum (Musée du Four des Casseaux), 1 Rue Victor Duruy. M-Sa 10:00-12:30, 14:00-17:30. is a remarkable industrial heritage site, renowned for its role in the city’s porcelain production. Built in 1900, this large, round kiln—classified as a historic monument—is the last of its kind in France and once fired up cooks up to 15,000 porcelain pieces at a time. Its innovative “flamme renversée” (reversed flame) design reflects the technical advances of the era. Is open to visitors, offering a unique glimpse into Limoges’ porcelain-making tradition and the city’s industrial past. €4.5, €9 guided tour.
- Bridges of Saint Martial and St-Etienne
- Botanical gardens including Jardin botanique de l'Evêché and Jardin botanique alpin "Daniella"
- Chateau de La Borie is home to the Centre Culturel de Recontre de la Borie et l'Ensemble Baroque de Limoges
- Crypt of Saint Martial
- The Castle with 12-metre-high walls.
- The railway station, Gare de Limoges Bénédictins, inaugurated in 1929 and built in Byzantine style.
Do
[edit]Buy
[edit]Limoges is the capital city of ceramic in France.
- 1 Porcelaine Royal Limoges, 1 Rue Victor Duruy, ☏ +33 5 55 33 27 30. Shop adjacent to the Musée du Four des Casseaux. You can buy housewares or a souvenir.
Eat
[edit]- 1 Les Échoppes, 8 Rue Adrien Dubouché, ☏ +33 06 64 64 74 14. Market cuisine. From €35.
Drink
[edit]Breakfast & coffee
[edit]- 1 Marie Blachère Boulangerie, 24 Av. des Casseaux, ☏ +33 5 5579 7502. Nice pastries and sandwiches.
Sleep
[edit]- 1 Ibis budget Limoges Nord, 110 Avenue de Brachaud, ☏ +33 892 70 06 28. Check-in: 12:00, check-out: 12:00. Budget hotel near the motorway From €60.
Go next
[edit]| Routes through Limoges |
| Paris ← Châteauroux ← | N  S
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→ Brive-la-Gaillarde → Toulouse |