Limoges (/ l ɪ ˈ m oʊ ʒ / lih-MOHZH, [4] [5] US also / l iː ˈ-/ lee-, [4] [6] French: ⓘ; [4] Occitan: Lemòtges, locally Limòtges [liˈmɔdzes]) is a city and commune, and the prefecture of the Haute-Vienne department in west-central France. [7] It was the administrative capital of the former Limousin region.

Limoges is the 'capital' (prefecture) of the Haute-Vienne department and Limousin regions of France. While it does not usually feature high on the tourist trail, there are various sights of interest here and a visit is well worth the time if you are staying in the vicinity.

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Aug 11, 2021 · Limoges is one of the world’s porcelain capitals and is the rightful home of France’s national museum for this craft. The attraction is heaven for aficionados, with around 300,000 ceramic items, many of which are implausibly dainty.

Limoges may be known as France’s porcelain capital, but with its medieval Quartier de la Boucherie, buzzing terrace bars and restaurants, and pretty green spaces, the university city offers more than just its world-famous export.

Limoges, city, capital of Haute-Vienne département and of the Nouvelle-Aquitaine région, southeastern France (formerly in the province of Limousin), south-southwest of Paris, on the right bank of the Vienne River.

May 26, 2023 · Introducing Limoges, a beautiful city in South West France. Around 400 km South of Paris, in what was once the Limousin region of France, Limoges is best-known for its porcelain production and Limousin cattle, which can be spied in the rolling green hills surrounding the city.

Limoges (Occitan: Lemòtges or Limòtges) is a city and commune, the capital of the Haute-Vienne department and the historical capital of the old Limousin region in west-central France. It is also the capital of the arrondissement of the same name.

Porcelain workshops, Vassivière lake, Saint-Etienne cathedral, halles centrales, discover the must-see sites to visit during your stay in Limoges and its region.

Capital of the Haute-Vienne department in the Limousin region, the city of Limoges lies on the banks of the Vienne River. It is celebrated mostly for its internationally renowned porcelain as well as its enamel and stained glass handicrafts.