Gare de Limoges-Bénédictins, Railway station in Limoges, France
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.
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