Limoges: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes

The Musée national Adrien Dubouché has a dedicated section featuring machines and tools associated with the porcelain craft of Limoges, which has made the city famous worldwide. Its permanent exhibitions provide a comprehensive overview of the history of porcelain production in Limoges through to contemporary design.

For some travellers, renting a holiday apartment in Limoges is part of planning their stay.

Culture and History

The Musée national Adrien Dubouché offers activities throughout the year by prior reservation. These include guided tours of the collections and themed visits. There are also programmes for families, children and young people.

The Musée du four des Casseaux is classified as a historic monument and is dedicated to Limoges porcelain production. It traces the technical, artistic and social history of the porcelain industry.

Traditions

The connection between craftsmanship and the city's history is also reflected in the Frairie des Petits Ventres. It takes place every year on the third Friday in October and commemorates the butchers' guild of Limoges.

The Maison traditionnelle de la Boucherie presents the working and family life of the butchers and their families in Limoges through tools, photographs, written documents and furniture.

Geographical Setting

At Limoges Bénédictins railway station, the Centre Intermodal d'Échanges de Limoges (CIEL) provides direct access to trains, buses, coaches, taxis and private vehicles.

In the vicinity of Limoges is the FRAC-Artothèque Nouvelle-Aquitaine museum. The closed Artothèque régionale du Limousin museum is also located nearby. The Cathédrale Saint-Étienne church is also part of the area around Limoges. The Abbaye de Solignac monastery is located in the vicinity of Limoges.

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More Destinations

More places within the same destination:

Blanzac, Gajoubert, Dompierre-Les-Églises, Linards, Sussac, Saint-Yrieix-La-Perche, Masléon, Rouffignac.