Limoges
Limoges
Guide of the Haute-Vienne
Guide of the Haute-Vienne
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Capital of porcelain and of the Limousin region, the city of Limoges has preserved beautiful wealth of its past and its history over 2000 years old.
Key monument of the city, the Saint-Etienne cathedral is a remarkable example of Gothic art. During its visit, do not miss to admire the north portal of late Gothic style, the Renaissance rood screen and the three graves of the choir.
Next to the cathedral, the gardens of the Bishop's palace spread out as magnificent terraces overlooking the River Vienne. A great place for strolling along, but also for admiring the numerous plants of the botanical garden.
Adjoining the gardens, the Diocese municipal museum, located in the former Bishop's palace, is home to collections of enamels from Limousin and impressionistic paintings.
The visit of Limoges continues along the streets of the old town, in especially the Boucherie street, which offers a really picturesque setting with its charming Saint-Aurélien chapel dating from the 15th century and its old timber-framed houses. In the old days, numerous stalls of meat used to fill out this street. Today, the Butcher traditional house is open to visitors from July to September, and recall the butchers corporation of the Middle Ages. Every third Friday of October, the Boucherie street is home to an important gastronomic festival, the “Frairie des Petits Ventres”, during which the specialties of Limousin are presented. A culinary meeting not to be missed!
Close by, the Motte square is overlooked by the typically Limousin bell tower of the church Saint-Michel-des-Lions, and is particularly pleasant and lively with its café terraces. On this square, you can also admire beautiful halls of the 19th century, decorated with a porcelain frieze, which are home to a market of local products.
To take advantage of the magnificent view of the cathedral and the picturesque Saint-Etienne bridge spanning the Vienne waters, walkers will not miss to go to the bank opposite to the old town.
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