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WHAT IF IT WAS THERE? WHERE to live and flourish, WHERE culture, gastronomy, heritage and craftsmanship intertwine, WHERE the word Nature takes on its full meaning, authentic, with the smell of fresh herbs and wild flowers, where the landscapes have the benevolent character, WHERE your most beautiful experiences will come to life...

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Call to Marseillais: immediate boarding for Limoges!

After the Marseillais in Ibiza, the Marseillais in Miami, ... find the Marseillais in Limoges! The next trendy destination, Limoges is establishing itself as the ideal place for exploring minds looking to escape! With the opening of a new direct line between Marseille and Limoges from April 3, 2024, #DestinationLimoges promises you a surprising stay.…

By Luna B, April 04, 2024

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Top limousine running races not to be missed

Looking for a destination where adventure and nature meet a passion for sport? Welcome to Limousin, a paradise for athletes of all levels. Nestled in the heart of picturesque landscapes and imbued with a vibrant atmosphere, Limoges offers a multitude of exciting sporting events that will delight fans of challenges. That you are…

By Chloé H, February 29, 2024

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What to do in spring in Limoges?

As spring timidly rears its head, it's time to think about getting away to recharge your batteries. What if this year, you opted for a getaway to Limoges? Nestled in the heart of the calm and green Limousin region, this historic town has many surprises in store for a break…

By Luna B, March 26, 2024

Reading time: 9 min.

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Celebrate Valentine’s Day in Limoges

Valentine's Day is approaching, and on this occasion, Limoges is preparing to take on its romantic aura, transforming itself into an ideal theater for celebrating love. Intimate accommodations promising softness and romance, with the perfect addresses for a tête-à-tête over a drink, without forgetting the best shopping spots to find the perfect gift. This article reveals the…

By Luna B, January 31, 2024

Reading time: 9 min.

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Our best creperie addresses in Limoges

Crêpe lovers, gourmands or simply curious? Candlemas is fast approaching, and for this occasion, we have put together a list of the best creperie addresses in Limoges. Great start for a gourmet itinerary that will thrill your taste buds. To your pancakes, ready, fold! Crêperie des deux Lions: pancakes…

By Luna B, January 29, 2024

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Sports weekend in Limoges for football and basketball fans

Are you a sports fan? Do you like football and basketball? Then this article is for you! We offer you a two-day sporting stay in Limoges, on the occasion of the Coupe de France football match between Bergerac Périgord FC and Olympique Lyonnais, on Friday 19…

By Chloé H, January 16, 2024

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Italian restaurants in Limoges: our favorite addresses

Explore the sunny flavors of Dolce Vita without leaving Limoges and take a real gastronomic tour like in Italy, thanks to our exquisite selection of favorite addresses among our Italian restaurants. From fresh pasta to wood-fired pizzas, discover a culinary symphony that transports your taste buds straight to the picturesque streets…

By Amandine, on Jan 02, 2024

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Where to eat in Limoges during the holidays?

In Limoges, the magic of the holidays comes to the table, but New Year's Eve does not necessarily mean a culinary outbreak! If the idea of transforming your kitchen into a battlefield doesn't really tempt you (and we understand), don't panic! Our team has put together a list of places to eat…

By Luna B, Dec 14, 2023

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Parisians in Limoges, meet in the Unknown Land…

A language to decode, a gastronomy to explore, an underground life to uncover... What if you set off to discover a distant people, whose culture and traditions could be threatened by a modern way of life? Recently, Philippe Caverivière and Amandine Bégot from the RTL morning team did not hesitate…

By Amandine, on 12 Dec 2023

Reading time: 10 min.

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Top Wow effect gift ideas!

Every year, finding the perfect gift can be a real challenge. Don't worry, we're here to guide you. This year, give more than just a gift, give an experience that causes a “Wow” effect. From a gift voucher for the 1001 Notes Festival, to an exceptional stay in remarkable places, including the unmissable…

By Luna B, Dec 07, 2023

Reading time: 17 min.

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10 good reasons to come to Limoges

In the heart of our sweet France, have you ever thought about putting down your luggage in Limoges? A destination that combines French savoir-vivre with all 4 seasons! Festive, gourmet, natural, lively and full of riches... We give you 10 good reasons to discover this City of art and history, recognized among the...

By Amandine, Nov 23, 2023

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Christmas in Limoges: The Perfect Weekend

The Christmas holidays are almost here, and Limoges is adorning itself with its best assets to offer young and old alike a magical weekend. From alleys sparkling with decorations, to picturesque Christmas markets where local crafts rub shoulders with gourmet delights, enjoy a festive atmosphere where joy and wonder reign. This city in…

By Luna B, Nov 22, 2023

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12 hotels for 12 stays in Limoges

For a complete and memorable stay at Destination Limoges, it seems extremely necessary to spend one or more nights there. And for that, there is nothing like sleeping with our hoteliers who will welcome you with a smile, top quality service and advice for the ideal stay suited to…

By Lucas, Oct 18, 2023

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Autumn in Limoges: our to do list

The All Saints' Day holidays are approaching, the temperatures are dropping, the landscape is starting to take on its autumnal coat and you don't know where to go to enjoy a cocooning getaway? What if you set off towards new horizons? Head to Limoges! Perfect balance between city and nature in Limousin, you will inevitably find your…

By Luna B, Oct 18, 2023

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Brunch: The best addresses

Want to take some time for yourself and your loved ones this weekend? Why not treat yourself to brunch? The opportunity to get together with family, friends or yourself over a hearty breakfast before starting your Saturday or Sunday full of activities, or relaxation! Here are our…

By Luna B, Oct 03, 2023

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Limoges you're too fresh!

Looking for a refreshing stay for a great vacation? Welcome to Destination Limoges, a real haven of freshness on these hot summer days. As the thermometer climbs, discover oases of relief scattered throughout the city. Shaded terraces, gourmet and refreshing artisanal ice creams, cool activities, guided tours underground,... Limoges offers you...

By Luna B, August 23, 2023

Reading time: 8 min.

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100 things to do in Limoges

For the most skeptical, lovers of the destination, those who think they have done everything and all the curious, we have concocted a list where you will not be bored. And even more, perhaps to spend the ideal vacation! For Limoges, how many of the "things to...

By Lucas, August 07, 2023

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Charming rooms in the heart of town

On vacation, or just passing through Limoges and looking for a charming intramural rental to discover the city? We reveal to you THE new nuggets of accommodation on the Destination which offers a very wide range of styles and different possibilities: furnished or hotels, with minimalist or very sophisticated styles, for family stays, between…

By Luna B, August 07, 2023

Reading time: 18 min.

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Head for our most beautiful terraces

An irresistible desire to enjoy a relaxing lunch with colleagues, a drink with friends or a snack with family on these hot summer days? Let yourself be guided to the beautiful shaded terraces of Limoges. Discover and take note of our must-see neighborhoods and their special terrace addresses not to be missed in summer!…

By Luna B, August 02, 2023

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10 gift ideas in the city center

In order to offer the ideal gift, we have selected 10 various places in the city center that offer you a range of products that highlight Limoges know-how, local products or even merchants who are passionate about their activity.

By Lucas, on July 31, 2023

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Our best guided tours

Deep dive into the history of the city of Fire Arts, with the tour guides of Destination Limoges. Walk between the various emblematic places steeped in history, accompanied by Anne, Anne-Claire, Elise, Aurélien and Eric who will be happy to help you discover the secrets that inhabit the walls of the Destination with its medieval history. SO…

By Luna B, on July 25, 2023

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Find your ideal restaurant, rue Charles Michels

All week long, the rue de la soif de Limoges offers a selection of bars and complementary restaurants, to satisfy your appetite in mainly international cuisines (From French cuisine to Limoges products of course!). Starting from the top of the street, we present the restaurants of this street…

By Lucas, on July 19, 2023

Reading time: 13 min.

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Top events and festivals this summer

Were you looking forward to this time of year to find them? Make way for our list of appointments in the heart of Limousin that will keep you moving until the end of the hot summer nights! The Bandafolie's to travel to the heart of the south-west, the 1001 notes festival for a little more sweetness or even Toques and…

By Luna B, on July 13, 2023

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A weekend with the Pass Limoges Malin

Didn't you know that the Tourist Office offered a City Pass? With free access to many activities, we will take you (re)discover the Destination with our Limoges Malin PASS. Our program for a weekend as a couple, with family or friends… Make as many visits as possible at a low price! We…

By Luna B, on July 12, 2023

Reading time: 8 min.

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Our most beautiful porcelain exhibitions

It is not for nothing that Limoges is recognized as a Creative City by UNESCO... For its Arts of Fire and thanks to the wide variety of Museums which punctuate the territory and offer beautiful and captivating exhibitions around Porcelain and Ceramic. From the Adrien Dubouché National Museum to the Bernardaud Foundation, passing…

By Amandine, on July 01, 2023

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Guinguette spirit & festivities on the banks of the Vienne

On a beautiful Limoges summer evening, are you looking for a place to relax for an afterwork or aperitif dinner in the cool outdoors? Find all our summer addresses in Limoges Métropole: Ô Village de Couzeix, on the Sablière beach at the Palais, at the Friche in Limoges, on the banks of the Vienne...

By Lucas, June 22, 2023

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Music Day 2023

Postponed to Wednesday June 28, the music festival returns to dance Limoges and its Limougeauds More than 50 groups will put on their most beautiful musical instruments to punctuate the evening. A program for all tastes! Postponed to June 28, the Music Festival program remains unchanged. He will be…

By Chloé H, June 17, 2023

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The Limousin dodo in the heart of nature

Being disoriented... by an environment, an atmosphere, discovery visits, moments of sharing with loved ones... And what could be better than accommodation like no other, connected (or disconnected?) to our splendid limousine Mother Nature? We offer here a selection of unusual accommodation in an idyllic setting, sometimes chic or…

By Amandine, June 14, 2023

Reading time: 13 min.

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The islet of Les Halles, gourmet counter

In the heart of the Halles Centrales of Limoges, discover the new islet of Les Halles, a gourmet space whose dynamism makes this iconic place of Limoges ever more lively. Naoufel and his team welcome you with pleasure to rediscover this famous counter in the center of Les Halles. A counter for everyone At the Îlot des Halles, you can come…

By Lucas, June 08, 2023

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The best ice cream in Limoges

The summer will be hot, but it will also be greedy. And in the team, greed knows us, always on the lookout for good deals to satisfy our taste buds. We are dedicated to breaking the tasting record for the best ice cream in Limoges! Whether you prefer sorbet or rather ice cream, we offer you several addresses with many…

By Luna B, June 08, 2023

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Flognarde & Clafoutis: the wedding of the year

This is the new gourmet address that offers locals and visitors a truly local culinary experience... With one of the prettiest views of Limoges facing its famous central Halles, the restaurant showcases two local Limousin specialties: the flognarde and clafoutis, recipes revisited in sweet and savory versions. Dive…

By Amandine, June 01, 2023

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See you at the Gardens 2023

From June 2 to 4, 2023, the 20th edition of "Rendez-vous aux Jardins" will be held, where parks and gardens exceptionally open their gates to you. A unique opportunity to immerse yourself in private places, remarkable or steeped in history, and enjoy an unforgettable experience in the heart of nature... The theme "The music of the garden"...

By Chloé H, May 27, 2023

Reading time: 7 min.

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Your family stay in Limoges tested and approved

In order to offer you the best family trip to Destination Limoges, we have built a team of great children who have tested and approved the best family and youth activities for you in Destination Limoges. All the best ideas for family memories 2 Wednesdays a month, the…

By Lucas, May 13, 2023

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Where to eat on Sunday in Destination Limoges?

It's Sunday and most restaurants are closed? Look no further, we have concocted for you a selection of nuggets that will awaken your taste buds and stomachs!

By Chloé H, May 10, 2023

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The best spots in Limoges

Between city and nature just a stone's throw away, the city of art and fire has many amazing landscapes to discover. We give you the essential spots and on Limoges and its surroundings to film and photograph. The 10 must-see spots in Limoges Side Ville Haute Gare de Limoges ©Thierry Laporte Side of the Cité Cathédrale district ©City…

By Luna B, May 10, 2023

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Flavors and portraits around Saint-Michel

We often introduce you to our beautiful Central Halls, but the "Château" district still has many surprises in store for us. Around the Saint-Michel basilica, its square or rue Ferrerie are animated by dynamic traders (and gourmet products!) Flaherty, for your tea or your coffee In this atypical and warm place,…

By Lucas, on 14 Apr 2023

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5 essential dishes of good Limousin

A mad desire to eat Limousin? That's good, you can start cooking! Find here the Top 5 of our 100% local and very simple recipes. At the Limouzi, we cook without fuss. But above all, we enjoy all day long with our galetous, puddings, apple pâtés…

By Lucas, on 11 Apr 2023

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Le Peuplier Village: an eco-friendly & multifaceted place to live

Le Peuplier is more than just a place to eat! It is an ecological, friendly and warm place to live that opened its doors in early 2023, bringing together a multitude of activities: yoga classes, gym, coworking space, shared vegetable garden, grocery store with bulk products... In short, an all-in-one place that doesn't…

By Amandine, on 06 Apr 2023

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Holiday Egg Hunt

The Easter holidays at Destination Limoges are not lacking in good places to go on an egg hunt... Yum! All our ideas for family outings for chocolate lovers, whether young or old, from Friday April 7 until Easter Monday on…

By Amandine, on 04 Apr 2023

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Artisanal look & design of our porcelain designers

Forget the tea service or the soup tureen… Total immersion in a world of creativity where Limoges porcelain plays its most beautiful role. Poetic birdhouses for birds? Jewelery holders full of sweetness? Puddles on the walls?… Rediscover “white gold” pieces from a new angle,…

By Amandine, on Mar 25, 2023

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Art and its currents carry you away

What is an artistic current? A brushstroke? A new look? It is generally designated at the end of an era to highlight trends established by several artists, whether in the approach or the style proposed. Impressionism, Symbolism, Dadaism? Let's follow the movements on Destination Limoges. Impressionism…

By Amandine, on Mar 25, 2023

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5 outing ideas: wilderness edition

Let yourself be carried away by nature, forget the stress and enjoy! This is the program we offer you through 5 activities to recharge your batteries or teach you more about the world around us. Corot site ©Anne-Sophie Dubreuil Take a breath of fresh air along the Glane... The Corot site in Saint-Junien…

By Chloé H, on Mar 25, 2023

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Top chrono: a day at the heart of limousine history

Rich in different architectural styles and a history dating back to Antiquity, Limoges benefits from an important cultural heritage. Since 2008, the city has also been labeled "City of Art and History". To allow you to learn a little more, we have concocted a discovery day that a family has tested for you. Museum of Fine Arts…

By Chloé, on Mar 14, 2023

Reading time: 5 min.

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The most beautiful places to declare your love

On average, we dedicate 366 hours of our lives to kissing… so much to choose where to spend them! Enjoy Limoges as a couple, its heritage full of charm, without missing small places and secret or bucolic nooks, to confide your feelings or maintain your romantic soul. So follow our guide and…

By Amandine, on Jan 18, 2023

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Dare to experience an off-piste holiday

Let's forget the ski resorts, the overpriced packages, the indelicate tan lines on glasses or even dark stories of "cruciate ligaments". This is an opportunity to change direction and get off the beaten track: Destination Limoges! With its tasty mix of nature outings and city breaks for the winter holidays, come and unwind…

By Amandine, on Jan 16, 2023

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Ginette: the neo-bistro close to Les Halles

Appearing in 2022 in the Limougeaud gourmet landscape, halfway between a bistro experience and a gourmet restaurant, Ginette offers delicate cuisine, full of flavors, with a touch of originality while based on authenticity. A place in tune with the times, a stone's throw from Les Halles details the dining room the patio Rendez-vous rue…

By Amandine, on 21 Dec 2022

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castle life in Limousin

Looking for an exceptional stay and an unforgettable night? Want to take yourself for Sleeping Beauty? Book your room in a castle. We reveal to you charming and very chic addresses, which will make you fall in love with Limousin, to have fun during a romantic getaway or…

By Amandine, on 08 Dec 2022

Reading time: 9 min.

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Your sport and detox program

Have you abused the good things during the holidays? Don't worry, we are too... Here are some places to eat lightly, drink tea, relax or practice original activities. Eat well, eat healthy Fancy a restaurant but without risking a culinary overdose? Enjoy our addresses for lunch or light dinner during a meal…

By Lucas, August 25, 2022

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We tested the Food Mood Tour in Limoges

Because you love discovering a destination by tasting it… For all those who have trouble making a decision when choosing a restaurant… The Food Mood Tour in Limoges is made for you! A gourmet walk in the heart of the city to discover the culinary nuggets of local and independent restaurants, but…

By Amandine, August 11, 2022

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Destination Limoges by bike, in the footsteps of Poulidor!

Between city and nature, Destination Limoges offers a perfect setting for those wishing to have a good stay, but it is also an area conducive to cycle tourism. Indeed, it is on the lands of Saint-Léonard-de-Noblat that the famous Raymond Poulidor spent most of his life. So, if you feel like discovering Limousin, what…

By Lucas, August 11, 2022

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Gourmands and nature: restaurants destination Limoges

In Limoges, a gourmet atmosphere and the melody of birdsong mingle in this selection of 4 restaurants in the destination. A double journey between tasting good local products and relaxing in the sun in the heart of nature, a stone's throw from Limoges. La Passiflora La Passiflora, a favorite in the heart of nature No…

By Lucas, August 11, 2022

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100km around Limoges: the top “Place to Be”

What must-see places can I discover within 100km of my Limougeaud accommodation? Can I come to Limoges if I come from Angoulême, Périgueux or the Valley of Painters? The answer to your questions is right here, because within 100km, there's no chance you won't find…

By Lucas, August 04, 2022

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Find your ideal bar, rue de la Soif de Limoges

In the evenings, rue Charles Michels in Limoges, more commonly known as "thirst street" comes alive. Today, we offer you a focus on the bars on the street that welcome you with open arms. Bar le Concept - Limoges La Chouffe - Le Concept Limoges Le Concept, a most welcoming bar Going down the…

By Lucas, on July 28, 2022

Reading time: 5 min.

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L'internationale: food, wine and world celebrations

In the vein of the small French bistro, L'Internationale stands out from the codes with all its colors and influences from around the world, whether in its cuisine or its decoration. Restaurant, Bar & Wine cellar, it is a good address for those who like lively evenings and music. Good atmosphere…

By Amandine, on July 27, 2022

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Do you know these 5 unusual gardens?

Five gardens - Five unusual nuggets that you may not know or never really know. From a garden showcasing the art of its museum to the garden dedicated to a certain animal species, via a garden linked to the awakening of our senses, you have not finished strolling differently this summer. Do you know the garden with…

By Lucas, on July 05, 2022

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Video competition, the Limoges 2022 special prize

The 3rd edition of the WonderFrance Festival is making a comeback with an exclusive Limoges special prize this year. Indeed this year, the Limoges Métropole Tourist Office is partnering directly with the organizers of the national Wonderfrance Festival video competition for a special destination prize. With €1 up for grabs, try your…

By Luna B, June 28, 2022

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The Limoges aquarium and its secrets

The team from the tourist office has ventured into the most secret corners of the Limoges Aquarium. Follow his story to discover amazing secrets behind the scenes of this site well known to Limoges! Axoloto at the Limousin Aquarium We start with the presentations... With its passionate biologist experts and its…

By Lucas, June 28, 2022

Reading time: 5 min.