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Limoges (/ l ɪ ˈ m oʊ ʒ /, US also / l iː ˈ-/, French: ⓘ; Occitan: Lemòtges, locally Limòtges [liˈmɔdzes]) is a city and commune, and the prefecture of the Haute-Vienne department in west-central France. It was the administrative capital of the former Limousin region. Situated on the first western foothills of the Massif Central, Limoges is crossed by the river Vienne, of which it ...
Aug 11, 2021 · 5. Musée des Beaux-Arts Source: Oliverouge 3 / shutterstock Musée des Beaux-Arts. Every French city has a Museum of Fine Arts, but few are as indispensable as the one in Limoges.
May 26, 2023 · Introducing Limoges, a beautiful city in South West France. Around 400 km South of Paris, in what was once the Limousin region of France, Limoges is best-known for its porcelain production and Limousin cattle, which can be spied in the rolling green hills surrounding the city.
Apr 7, 2018 · The Gare Benedictins in Limoges is a really impressive building and well worth a closer look if you get the chance. The interior of the station is well organised and has a small shop, a ticket office and an air conditioned room with access to Wi-Fi and charging points.
Limoges is the 'capital' (prefecture) of the Haute-Vienne department and Limousin regions of France. While it does not usually feature high on the tourist trail, there are various sights of interest here and a visit is well worth the time if you are staying in the vicinity.
May 26, 2018 · Limoges Cathedral, gardens are round the back. A prominent feature in any city and Limoges doesn’t disappoint. This beautiful cathedral is situated in the middle of Limoges smaller historic district, known as Quartier Historic de la Cite (there are actually two).. There are traditional French houses close by, including my favourite street Rue du Rajat as you walk down to the river.
Limoges station. If the city is known for its porcelain, the heritage of Limoges is rich in surprises, details and monuments. Limoges station is undeniably the emblematic building of the city and the people of Limoges are proud of it!
Porcelain connoisseurs will already be familiar with the legendary name of Limoges. For more than 200 years, the city has thrived as the top producer of excellent hard-paste porcelain (china) in France.
Limoges may be known as France’s porcelain capital, but with its medieval Quartier de la Boucherie, buzzing terrace bars and restaurants, and pretty green spaces, the university city offers more than just its world-famous export.
Capital of the Lemovices, a Gallic tribe, Limoges was an important Roman centre, with its own Senate and currency. Christianity was brought to the town by St. Martial in the 3rd century. Legends of his miracles spread rapidly, and his shrine became a stopping place for pilgrims on the road to Santiago de Compostela in northwest Spain, one of the most important shrines in Christendom.
