The city (flowered city) owes its name to a Christian saint (6th century), Arédius, founder of a prosperous abbey. Today, the city and its medieval city are classified among the "Plus Beaux Détours de France" and are a stage on "The Route Richard Cœur de Lion".
An economic crossroads since antiquity thanks to the gold deposits exploited for centuries, its dynamism is growing. The kaolin (white clay) discovered on site in the eighteenth century made it the cradle of Limoges porcelain; The archaeological site of Marcognac testifies to this great industrial adventure. Even today, a wide choice of porcelains is offered to you. Culture and celebrations through a quality programming are perfectly combined with relaxation.
