Gare de Limoges-Bénédictins

Gare de Limoges-Bénédictins is the railway station in Limoges, built with a distinctive copper-covered roof and a 67-meter clock tower. The building sits above a large platform serving ten railway lines.

The station opened in 1856 as a wooden structure, then was rebuilt in stone in 1860. The current building was constructed between 1924 and 1929.

The station takes its name from a Benedictine monastery that once occupied this site before the French Revolution dissolved religious institutions. That historical name still reflects the spiritual past of the location.

The station connects Limoges with major French cities like Paris, Toulouse, and Angoulême through several daily services. Clear signage throughout the building helps visitors find platforms and facilities easily.

In 2008, the station served as a filming location for a Chanel No. 5 advertisement directed by Jean-Pierre Jeunet and starring Audrey Tautou. The production chose this distinctive building as a backdrop for that luxury brand campaign.

Location: Limoges

Architects: Roger Gonthier

Official opening: 1856

Elevation above the sea: 252 m

Operator: SNCF Gares & Connexions

Address: 4 place Maison Dieu, 87036 Limoges

Website: https://garesetconnexions.sncf/fr/gare/fragq/limoges-benedictins

GPS coordinates: 45.83611,1.26750

Latest update: December 8, 2025 15:33