Musée de l'Évêché de Limoges, Fine arts museum in Limoges, France
The Musée de l'Évêché is a museum housed in a former episcopal palace, displaying artworks across three levels within a U-shaped building. The collection includes medieval sculptures, Egyptian antiquities, archaeological objects, and decorative arts spanning different periods.
The building was designed by architect Joseph Brousseau between 1766 and 1774, embodying classical design principles. It was nationalized in 1905 during the Third French Republic, transforming it into a public institution.
The museum displays a major collection of Limoges enamelware, reflecting the city's celebrated craftsmanship tradition. Visitors can observe how these intricate, colorful pieces showcase the region's artistic skills across different periods.
The museum features modern reception areas and a bookstore for visitors. Temporary exhibitions are held throughout the year, offering regular new perspectives on the collections.
Archaeological digs at the museum site uncovered remains of pottery workshops and residential structures from different eras. These findings show how the location played a central role in the city's life over more than 1500 years.
Location: Limoges
Inception: 1912
Opening Hours: Monday-Friday 09:30-12:00,13:30-17:30; Saturday-Sunday 13:30-17:30; Tuesday off; Wednesday off; January 01 off; May 01 off; November 01 off; November 11 off; December 25 off
Phone: +33555459810
Website: http://museedesbeaux-artsdelimoges.fr/pages/musee-beaux-arts-limoges.php
GPS coordinates: 45.82800,1.26631
Latest update: December 6, 2025 17:44
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.
Limoges Cathedral
103 m
Hôtel de ville de Limoges
485 m
Jardin botanique de l'Evêché
100 m
Pavillon du Verdurier de Limoges
499 m
Saint-Étienne bridge
360 m
Church of St. Pierre du Queyroix
520 m
Siège du cercle de l'Union et Turgot de Limoges
407 m
Aquarium du Limousin
499 m
Aquarium du Limousin
503 m
Museum of Resistance in Limoges
268 m
Abbaye Sainte-Marie de la Règle
89 m
Pont Neuf
361 m
Cité des métiers et des arts de Limoges
185 m
Monument aux morts 1870-1871 de Limoges
548 m
Khatchkar of Limoges
95 m
Hôpital municipal de Limoges
550 m
Cité administrative Blanqui
419 m
Couvent des Sœurs-de-la-Providence
237 m
Hôtel Bourdeau de Lajudie
579 m
Église Saint-Jean de Limoges
141 m
Hôtel Muret
608 m
Souterrain de la Régle
162 m
Galerie des Hospices
552 m
Palais épiscopal de Limoges
53 m
Chapelle de l'ancien collège des Jésuites de Limoges
443 m
Chapelle de Sainte-Marie de la Règle de Limoges
180 m
Maison, 14 rue Raspail
264 m
Maison, 25 rue Raspail
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