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 let's go!

Chewable visits

Aperitif visits combining discovery and tasting at the end of the day

City of the Arts of fire certainly, but also of gastronomy for the gourmands. Looking for a cultural and gourmet activity? The aperitif visits option is the right one! In Edges of Vienna, Place de la République, Denis Dussoubs or Benches, take pleasure in strolling through these unmissable neighborhoods and places of the city, ending your itinerary with a gourmet break favored locally. Every Thursday at 18:00 p.m.

Our gourmet partners during the aperitif visits

Cool visits

Cool underground visits: the Underground of the Rule and the Crypt of Saint-Martial

In search of freshness…? The underground tours of the Rule and the Saint-Martial Crypt transport you to another era. Places you wouldn't suspect, here, just below your feet hidden away from view. Call for passionate about history, legends and geology who will enjoy benefiting from the knowledge of our guides for whom these places no longer hold any secrets.

  • The Underground of the Rule every day at: 11:30 a.m.-14:30 p.m.-15:30 p.m.-16:30 p.m.-17:30 p.m.
  • La Crypte Saint-Martial every day at 16:30 p.m. (visit at 17:30 p.m. optional if 16:30 p.m. full) except Sunday. 

Melodious visits

Storytelling walks in the evening, with Jean-François Vignaud, or with our guides "To lose the ball" and "The case is in the bag"

As a child, everyone loved stories, and they were even tastier when they were true! But some of us growing up still appreciate great stories. So, for fans of RDV tales in Edges of Vienna or to Landouge with Jean-Francois Vignaud which winks at our Occitan, with a naturalistic aspect. And if you want to discover more, continue with the rest of our visits in the company of a storyteller guide: Upper Town district and Cité district. RDV on Wednesdays, Tuesdays or Saturdays.

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Visits to the Limoges-Bénédictins station: voted the most beautiful station in France in 2023!

Already seen on TV, on social networks or in the ranking of the most beautiful stations of France or even the world, it is the pride of all Limougeauds. An emblematic building combining art-deco, art nouveau and neo-classicism, through which you absolutely have to go to discover the city! Admire the work of the many craftsmen who worked on this architectural marvel and all its history accompanied by our guides. PS: you can check the box on your list of the most beautiful French monuments to do!

Workshops for your little ones

Children's workshops to occupy the little ones on vacation led by our guides or in collaboration with the "Peanuts" collective

Realize his double in miniature like the enamel statue of Notre Dame, set off for the search for archaeological remains at the Gallo-Roman villa of Brachaud or even create your own gargoyle in clay with the effigy of the one that adorns the facades of Limoges churches... On the Destination there are numerous creative and thematic workshops to occupy our little bits of 4 to 12 year-olds on holiday. The Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.

More visits, more savings

Want to visit everything, but tight budget? Destination Limoges has created the solution for a quality tourist stay which is good for your wallet: the SMART LIMOGES PASS from €15. With this one, achieve up to 40% savings on our visits.

3 Passes to choose from

  • Limougeaud too beautiful
    24 h
     to discover favorite must-see places
  • The Metropolis too top
    48 h to discover favorite must-see places
  • The Limousin too good
    3 days to draw during 2 weeks

They accompany you on guided tours, who are they?

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Anne Claire

She is committed to providing a great experience of Destination Limoges accompanied by her joie de vivre and her know-how. She enjoys going to the gardens of the Bishop's Palace on a sunny day or to the Museum of Fine Arts to enjoy her collection of Email. Find there in particular on the guided tours of the Crypt Saint Martial.

 

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Aurélien

Our passionate and imaginative guide-lecturer wants you to travel through time to discover the atmosphere of each era and arouse the curiosity of the youngest. He enjoys strolling along the banks of the Vienne, going to the cathedral surrounded by its gardens and tasting good products at the Halles Centrales. 

 

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Eric

Creative, playful and pedagogue, he dreams of giving a taste of what surrounds us and of awakening the eyes of visitors by telling them beautiful stories. His essentials on the Destination? Old bookstores, live shows, Casseaux oven and restaurants of all kinds. 

 

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Anne

She is a real enthusiastic and warm passionate person. She wants to succeed in arousing the curiosity of visitors, but not only she is above all driven by the desire to integrate audiences far from culture and to cross more cultural and heritage practices. His favorites on the Destination: the Victor Thuillat park and its shimmering colors and the Four des Casseaux for working memory.

 

Many other guided tours to discover…

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