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In the heart of Limoges, a timeless district nestles a stone's throw from the covered market. On the menu: picturesque heritage, good restaurants, artisan shops, bohemian cafes... No doubt, it smells like a gourmet walk that flatters our taste buds and our curiosity.
A bit of history: head to the Saint-Aurélien chapel
A medieval marvel enhanced by its Baroque decor . The masterpieces begin even before you step inside. There, in the charming, human-scale central square of the neighborhood, the lovely building boasts a bell tower covered in chestnut shingles. A cross carved in soft stone and a Calvary scene recall the devotion of the neighborhood's historical inhabitants, generations of butcher families . It was this community, so essential to supplying an entire town, that settled here centuries ago.
All the houses were inhabited by people of the trade. The interior of the chapel holds many beauties: an altarpiece housing the relic of the patron saint Aurelian , ex-votos plastered on the walls, remarkable sculptures including the famous group "The Child with the Kidney".
To understand life in bygone days, a museum space, the Maison de la Boucherie (Butcher's House) at number 36 on the street, is open in the summer or by reservation at the Tourist Office the rest of the year. Visitors enter rooms preserved in their original state, complete with utensils and personal belongings. From the shop to the attic, passing through the slaughterhouse, they step back in time. Fascinating.
Picturesque and modern: the lively Boucherie district.
Once out of there, you should stroll through the alleyways, find the shaded and discreet Place Barreyrette , admire the countless half-timbered houses, scrutinize the sculpted, upright stones.
For a drink or a bite rue de la Boucherie
Each shopfront is more beautiful than the last; don't miss the bookseller's, which is one of the most photographed. Further up the street, you'll see the fabulous Central Market, a Baltard-style structure with 368 porcelain panels. It's a promise of exquisite taste . It's also a glimpse into the heart of Limoges: the restaurants in the Boucherie district are renowned, the bars are always bustling with lively discussions, and there's even a restaurant-grocery store where you can eat locally.
- The Little Bellies Restaurant, for lovers of traditional French cuisine.
- Restaurant Chez Elie, the trendy beef bistro, for lovers of Limousin meat, but not only!
- Restaurant CHAM FEL, for a taste journey around the Mediterranean.
- Café Cantine Grocery Store La Locale, for a meal, a drink or 100% gourmet shopping. local.
- Restaurant L'Amphitryon, to enjoy exceptional and inspired cuisine.
- Restaurant Café Catering Idylle, to enjoy delicious, hearty brunches.
- Bar Le Duc Etienne, for a friendly after work with friends and why until the end of the night.
For shopping with independent retailers
On the shopping side, great shopping opportunities are to be had from designers , decorators , and the famous Canal gallery which showcases a unique craft of our destination: enamel.
- Ferdinand Shop, the nice shop where you can find gifts for all tastes.
- Boutique Madam Edit', stationery addict, this store is made for you!
- Concept Store Stronzo Shopa veritable "Aladdin's cave" for sprucing up your interior.
- Boutique Bazar Marguerite, the girly decoration store that will make you fall in love.
- Concept Store La Manufacture Française, 100% ethical, 100% made in France to please you without feeling guilty.
- Boutique Les Petits Palmiers, fan of the bohemian chic look? Go to them!
- Somersaults and Roudelous, looking for the perfect gift for your little ones? It's this way.
- Fire and Flame Workshop, in the same register as the Galerie du Canal, discover unique creations around the arts of fire
An event to remember: The Frairie des Petits Ventres
Finally, a date to remember, the third Friday of October when La Frairie des petits-ventres takes place , a major event around taste, and specialties such as girot, boudin aux châtaignes, tète de tête and fraise de veau, langue de mouton, couilles de mouton but also pâté de terre, galétous, clafoutis and flognarde…!
To say that you are in the middle of a city in a "village" atmosphere is to admit that time does not flow like elsewhere here.
October 16 , 2026
The Frairie des Petits Ventres
On October 16, 2026, the Frairie des Petits Ventres, the very famous annual festival, returns to the delight of our taste buds. On the menu: Girot, chestnut black pudding, calf's head and ruff, sheep's tongue, sheep's balls, potato pâté, galétous... But also clafoutis and flognarde! Every year,...
+ information on gourmet addresses in Quartier de la Boucherie…
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Chez Elie – Le Bistrot du Boeuf à la mode
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La Locale – Café Restaurant Epicerie
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as well as shopping addresses!
Art Gallery
Atelier Boutique Feu et Flamme
Craftsman / Artist
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