Pavillon du Verdurier de Limoges
Pavillon du Verdurier de Limoges, Art Deco monument in central Limoges, France.
Description
The Pavillon du Verdurier is an Art Deco structure with an octagonal reinforced concrete frame located in central Limoges. Its facade features intricate mosaics and ceramic decorations that distinguish it as an architectural landmark.
History
The pavilion was built in 1919 by architect Roger Gonthier as a refrigerated storage facility for frozen Argentine meat. It later became a bus station in 1942 and has functioned as an exhibition space since 1978.
Culture
The building takes its name from a greengrocer and merges Limoges' craft heritage with modern design. The mosaics and stoneware by Gentil & Bourdet show how local artisans shaped the city's architectural identity.
Practical
The pavilion sits on Rue du Collège near Lycée Gay-Lussac and is easily accessible by public transport. Trolleybus stops at Saint-Pierre on line 4 and Place Wilson on line 2 are nearby for convenient access.
Did you know?
The interior decorations were created by designer Pierre Parot working with glassmaker Francis Chigot, not Léonard Chigot as previously thought. This collaboration between ceramic and glass work reveals a lesser-known chapter of Limoges' craft tradition.
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