On Saturday March 25, the Limoges Métropole tourist office reopened its doors following redevelopment work lasting almost 5 months. After 3 and a half months of reopening and an official inauguration, we invite you to discover the figures that show the momentum gained following this brand new space. Focus on the period from April 1 to July 15.

physical attendance

17 people have passed through the doors of the tourist office over these 500 and a half months. It is + 25% than in 2022, a dynamic therefore which shows us the interest of having real stay advisors to guide you during your stay at Destination Limoges. In addition, 4 telephone calls were received.

If you were wondering what are the requests of tourists and locals who come to meet us, here are the top 5:

  • Heritage (everything concerning the discovery of Destination Limoges, its guided tours, questions about culture and tourist sites, the creation of a customer journey adapted to the demand and time that tourists have at our destination)
  • Practical information (because the tourist office is solicited on many subjects which also ensure that everyone has an ideal stay in the destination, providing information on car parks, restaurants open on Sundays, museum and bus timetables, places to picnic, etc.)
  • Events / entertainment (give the main and personalized information concerning the events and activities not to be missed during your stay in Limoges, ensure that you know the news of events to communicate as much as possible about the dynamism of Destination Limoges)
  • Shop (with the growth of a space that promotes many local producers; it's a real showcase where we want everyone to leave with the best memories for them or their families)
  • Outdoor activities (in addition to being a metropolis, Limoges also has all the advantages of its surrounding nature which allows many outdoor activities and hikes)

77% of French at the ot

Limoges is a nearby destination above all with 42% of French tourists come from New Aquitaine (Limousins, Bordeaux, Charentais…). Then the regions divide the share of the cake rather well with 8% Île de France, 7% Pays de la Loire and 7% Auvergne Rhône-Alpes.

23% foreigners, positive feedback

With many direct lines via Limoges airport, the United Kingdom, 33%, largely takes over the head of foreign customers who visit the tourist office. Then, the top 5 make up the vast majority of foreign tourists who come to visit us:

  • Netherlands 14%,
  • Germany 11%,
  • Belgium 10%,
  • Spain 9%

Digital attendance

If people continue to come to visit us at the tourist office, they also inquire more and more on our new website who recently turned 1. In fact, we can count from April 1 to July 15, 2023, 155 web visitors, this is 34% more than in 2022 over this same period. 330 pages (+000% / 5) were also read by our Internet users. In addition to requests at reception, here is the information that most interested tourists and locals over these 2022 months:

Top 5 most visited pages (excluding main menu)

  • Tour de France : 15 000
  • Not to be missed : 15 000
  • Bridge Festival : 13 000
  • All the events : 13 000
  • Visits and walks : 11 000

Personalized digital terminals were also installed during this period at the tourist office, at the Bénédictins station and in Solignac. 1 people have used them, with a preference for the terminal of the most beautiful station in France. 500 pages were viewed with a typical Top 5 of Limoges desires: where to eat > where to go out > agenda.

A very local shop

With a new space and local products which highlight delicacies and know-how, the tourist office shop takes a leap and values ​​our partners. Turnover (excluding ticketing) thus reached €24, almost double that in 000. Ticketing, which generates €2022, (11 Notes, Steam Train) grew by 000%.

July is off to a good start and the season looks positive! Our holiday advisors welcome tourists and locals with desire and professionalism in order to best promote Destination Limoges and the people who optimize its dynamism.

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