Limoges, Prefecture city in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France
The city extends along the Vienne River banks with medieval quarters featuring narrow streets and Gothic architecture, including the Saint-Etienne Cathedral.
Founded as Augustoritum in 10 BCE, Limoges developed into a Roman settlement before becoming a medieval religious center with the Abbey of Saint-Martial.
The National Museum Adrien Dubouché displays extensive collections of porcelain and ceramics, documenting the manufacturing heritage that started in 1765.
The Limoges-Bénédictins railway station connects directly to Paris, Toulouse, and other major French cities through regular high-speed train services.
The Quartier de la Boucherie maintains its original timber-framed buildings from the 14th century, where butcher families conducted their trade for generations.
Location: Haute-Vienne
Location: canton of Limoges-Centre
Location: canton of Limoges-Beaupuy
Location: canton of Limoges-Carnot
Location: canton of Limoges-Cité
Location: canton of Limoges-Condat
Location: canton of Limoges-Corgnac
Location: canton of Limoges-Couzeix
Location: canton of Limoges-Émailleurs
Location: canton of Limoges-Grand-Treuil
Location: canton of Limoges-Isle
Location: canton of Limoges-La Bastide
Location: canton of Limoges-Landouge
Location: canton of Limoges-Le Palais
Location: canton of Limoges-Panazol
Location: canton of Limoges-Puy-las-Rodas
Location: canton of Limoges-Vigenal
Location: arrondissement of Limoges
Elevation above the sea: 310 m
Shares border with: Bonnac-la-Côte, Chaptelat, Condat-sur-Vienne, Couzeix, Feytiat, Isle, Le Palais-sur-Vienne, Panazol, Rilhac-Rancon, Saint-Gence, Solignac, Verneuil-sur-Vienne, Le Vigen
Address: Limoges, France 87100 Limoges
Phone: +33555456000
Email: lemaire@ville-limoges.fr
Website: https://limoges.fr
GPS coordinates: 45.83542,1.26448
Latest update: May 27, 2025 20:50
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Located in central France, Limoges contains medieval streets, Gothic architecture and notable landmarks. The city features the Saint-Étienne Cathedral with its stained glass windows, the Beaux-Arts railway station, and historic bridges spanning the Vienne River. Museums display porcelain collections and medieval enamels, while gardens and parks provide natural settings.
Quality restaurants in Limoges and its region offer menus featuring modern, regional, and French cuisine. These establishments prepare dishes based on local ingredients from Limousin. The chefs utilize contemporary techniques or pass down traditional local recipes. The restaurants are located in the historical center of Limoges and in nearby villages like Nieul, Saint-Junien, and La Roche-l'Abeille.
Gare de Limoges-Bénédictins
246 m
Musée national de la porcelaine Adrien Dubouché
969 m
Limoges Cathedral
747 m
Abbey of Saint Martial, Limoges
577 m
Hôtel de ville de Limoges
1.1 km
Pont Saint-Martial
1.6 km
Zénith Limoges Métropole
3.2 km
Église Saint-Michel-des-Lions à Limoges
789 m
Jardin botanique de l'Evêché
927 m
Opéra de Limoges
566 m
Pavillon du Verdurier de Limoges
613 m
Saint-Étienne bridge
864 m
Halles de Limoges
896 m
Chapel of St. Aurelianus, Limoges
973 m
Musée de l'Évêché de Limoges
839 m
Church of St. Pierre du Queyroix
531 m
Siège du cercle de l'Union et Turgot de Limoges
463 m
Champ-de-Juillet
6 m
Théâtre de l'Union
781 m
Aquarium du Limousin
954 m
Four à porcelaine des Casseaux
718 m
Limoges amphitheatre
1.1 km
Jardin d'Orsay
1.1 km
Parc Victor-Thuillat
1.2 km
Bords de Vienne
1.6 km
Aquarium du Limousin
945 m
Museum of Resistance in Limoges
572 m
Pont Georges-Guingouin
2.3 kmReviews
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