Admittedly, the weather is always nice in Limoges… But if by some miracle the weather was overcast, we have unearthed the best activities for you to do in rainy weather.!

It's giboule, we let off steam

City of Limoges – Thierry Laporte

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Aquarium du Limousin

2 Bd Gambetta

During a tour suitable for all ages, observe native species, but also animals from lakes and rivers around the world! Without forgetting the wonders of the marine world with multitudes of colors and more amazing shapes!

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Climb up climbing room

25 rue de Douai

The indoor climbing room welcomes you 7 days a week. With more than 7m of climbing surface, Climb Up brings together beginner and experienced climbers from 1200 to 3 years old in a warm and friendly atmosphere.

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Ax throwing, laser games at Target Experience

8 Imp. of the Pelisserie

Come and spend an unforgettable moment in the middle of our many original and interactive attractions: laser game, ax throwing, arcade games, family quiz game...

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The Aquapolis aquatic center

359 Rue Aristide Briand

Do lengths to prepare for your “Summer or Winter Body” in the Olympic pool, have fun with the family in the spa and leisure areas or relax with friends in the fitness and well-being area.

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Covered guided tours

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Guided tour of the Rule underground

On reservation and obligatory payment in advance at the Tourist Office
Throughout the year and particularly during school holidays, the tourist office organizes unusual and dry visits to the Underground of the Ruler, maze of galleries under the former Abbey of the Rule in the cathedral district. A visit of 30 minutes appreciated by young and old alike!

Guided tour of the Saint Martial crypt

On reservation and obligatory payment in advance at the Tourist Office
Beneath the large Place de la République, where the former Saint-Martial abbey used to be, is a crypt housing the relics of Saint-Martial, a miracle worker from the end of Antiquity. As you walk through the underground ruins of the abbey, you will discover the sarcophagi of the necropolis and the life of the monks who lived there. 1 hour visit.

Limoges museums

Adrien Dubouché ©OTI Limoges – A. Lacotte

Adrien Dubouché National Museum – City of Sèvres-Limoges ceramics

8bis Pl. Winston Churchill
It presents a real art history and civilizations through the prism of ceramics and more particularly of Porcelain which has not finished revealing its strengths. It's in an iconic space, totally designed to showcase its 5 pieces, that the visitor is received. Many visits and creative activities are offered during school holidays. Allow about 2 hours to visit the museum

Casseaux Kiln Museum

1 Rue Victor Duruy
The museum houses the Four des Casseaux, an old porcelain oven built in 1904 listed Historical Monument. Dedicated to Limoges porcelain, this XNUMXth century industrial building retraces the evolutions of manufacturing and testifies to the difficulties and successes in this quest to control fire.

Anne-Sophie Dubreuil
Anne-Sophie Dubreuil

Limoges Museum of Fine Arts

1 Pl. of the Bishopric

Former episcopal palace, this large XNUMXth century style building, designed by the Brousseau brothers, contains real treasures. Since the egyptian gallerythen the Gallo-Roman Augustoritum, passing through the enamelled marvels of the Middle Ages to the exceptional paintings by Auguste Renoir and Suzanne Valadon. Thematic visits and activities for children from 2 years old to discover urgently!

Resistance Museum

7 Rue Neuve Saint-Etienne
This historical museum presents the different forms and actions of local resistance through a collection of objects, weapons and authentic documents, as well as unmissable temporary exhibitions.

Resistance Museum ©Laurent Lagarde

Around Limoges

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Museum and gardens of naive art Cécile Sabourdy

2 rue du museum Cécile Sabourdy, 87260 Vicq-sur-Breuilh (20min)
“BE Naïve, ROUGH, SINGULAR” this is the motto of the museum. Installed in an old presbytery from the XNUMXth century, the listed museum Museum of France highlights off-piste artists with unusual universes: self-taught, talented strangers, atypical creators called Naïve, Raw and Singular... A festive cultural program throughout the year: concert, theater, talk, storytelling, circus...

Guided tour of the Agnelle glove factory in Saint-Junien (1h)

Agnelle glove factory -30 boulevard de la République – Saint-Junien

St-Junien is the capital luxury leather glove since the eleventh century which is the emblematic activity from the city. The glove factories of Saint-Junien all work for the haute couture : Dior, Hermès, Yves Saint-Laurent, Mugler, Galiano, Chanel, Balmain, Nina Ricci, etc. come discover the making of a gant from the reception of the tanned skin to the finishing touches. Registration at the Porte Océane du Limousin tourist office.

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