Rue du Consulat, Pedestrian street in central Limoges, France.
Rue du Consulat is a pedestrian street in central Limoges that runs about 160 meters straight, connecting Rue Jean-Jaurès to Rue des Halles. Retail shops and stores line both sides of the street, creating a focused shopping corridor through the city center.
The street takes its name from consuls who established their administrative headquarters here during earlier periods of the city's development. This official role gave the area its identity for many generations.
The street takes its name from the consuls who once ran their administrative offices here and shaped the neighborhood for centuries. Today those functions have moved elsewhere, but the name remains a connection to that chapter of the city's life.
The street is easy to walk through since it is completely car-free and has a flat, open layout. Pay attention to the passage at number 22, which leads to hidden courtyards and is worth exploring.
A striking detail of the street is the suspended shoes and towels hanging from wires above the pavement, a sight that draws conversations between locals and visitors. This installation adds an unexpected artistic touch that draws attention to the ordinary street.
Location: Limoges
GPS coordinates: 45.82998,1.25894
Latest update: December 6, 2025 19:03
Limoges, a city in central France, shows traces of its long history through streets, bridges and buildings. The Saint-Étienne Cathedral rises above the old town with its colored glass windows, while the Bénédictins railway station welcomes travelers with its decorated facade and large hall. The Vienne River flows through the city, crossed by old stone bridges like Pont Saint-Étienne, which offers views of the riverbanks. Rue de la Boucherie preserves the legacy of the medieval butchers' guild with its half-timbered houses and narrow lanes. Museums display porcelain and medieval enamels, including the Musée National Adrien Dubouché and the Musée de l'Évêché. Parks like Jardin de l'Évêché or Parc Victor Thuillat provide places to walk. The Halles Centrales bring life to the city center with its market, while squares and fountains like Fontaine des Barres serve as meeting points in daily life.
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Église Saint-Michel-des-Lions à Limoges
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Opéra de Limoges
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Pavillon du Verdurier de Limoges
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Halles de Limoges
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Chapel of St. Aurelianus, Limoges
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Church of St. Pierre du Queyroix
231 m
Aquarium du Limousin
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Aquarium du Limousin
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Hôtel Maledent de Savignac de Feytiat
223 m
Fontaine des Barres
276 m
Présidial de la généralité du Limousin
194 m
Hôtel Estienne de la Rivière
164 m
Maison des Templiers de Limoges
56 m
Hôtel Bourdeau de Lajudie
57 m
Fontaine d'Aigoulène
130 m
Hôtel Martin de La Bastide
247 m
Intendance du Limousin
201 m
Hôtel Naurissart
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Couvent des Filles-Notre-Dame de Limoges
243 m
Croix de Limoges
198 m
Hôtel Muret
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Maison, 43 rue du Clocher
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Immeubles, 44, 46 rue de la Boucherie, Limoges
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Chapelle de l'ancien collège des Jésuites de Limoges
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Immeuble, 38 rue de la Boucherie, Limoges
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Hôtel particulier, 7 rue Ferrerie, Limoges
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Maison, 22 rue du Consulat
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