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Limoges

Also known as Lemòtges, Limòtges

Limoges ( , , ; , locally ) is a city and commune, and the prefecture of the Haute-Vienne department in west-central France. It was the administrative capital of the former Limousin region. Situated on the first western foothills of the Massif Central, Limoges is crossed by the river Vienne, of which it was originally the first ford crossing point.

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Limoges is a city in west-central France that serves as the administrative center of the Haute-Vienne department and was formerly the capital of the Limousin region. The city is notable for its location on the river Vienne, which it historically served as the first fordable crossing point.

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Place details

Locality: Limoges
Region: Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Country: France
Population: 141,176
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Travel guide

Get around

There is an adequate local and regional bus system for longer trips, operated by STCL. Walking is the obvious choice within the city centre.

See

Bridges of Saint Martial and St-Etienne Botanical gardens including Jardin botanique de l'Evêché and Jardin botanique alpin "Daniella" Chateau de La Borie is home to the Centre Culturel de Recontre de la Borie et l'Ensemble Baroque de Limoges Crypt of Saint Martial The Castle with 12-metre-high walls. The railway station, Gare de Limoges Bénédictins, inaugurated in 1929 and built in Byzantine style.