Limoges
Limoges, 'capital' of the Haute-Vienne department and Limousin region of France, does not usually feature high on the tourist trail, but a visit is well worth the time if you are staying in the vicinity.
There are some very fine buildings to visit in Limoges, most notable being the train station, the town hall and the splendid gothic Cathedral of Saint-Etienne, constructed from the 13th century right through to the 19th century. Also the Cour du temple has some grand half-timbered townhouses, a heritage to the rich past of Limoges.
The importance of porcelain (enamel work and china) in the history of the town, although not now significant, is displayed in a couple of museums. The National Porcelain Museum is here with some very fine examples, both local and from around the world; while important historical examples of the local producers are to be seen in the Bishop's Palace Museum (the Musée de l'Eveché) - the building itself is also impressive, and with well maintained pretty gardens feauturing a very wide range of plants.
Other museums in Limoges include the Museum of the Resistance (perhaps to visit before or after a visit to nearby Oradour-sur-Glane), and a Museum of Butchery!
If all those museums is too much for you, there is a medieval part of Limoges to explore, known as 'the village of the butchery' (la boucherie) after the trade that was long carried out in this quarter of the town. The region even includes a small chapel built in honour of Saint-Aurelien, patron saint of butchers
Allow some time to wander through the Limoges botanical gardens, then pass to the section of the town along the Vienne River - a pleasant way to escape from the bustle and to admire the 13th century stone bridge across the river.
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Places to visit near Limoges, France
Explore places of interest within about 70 kilometres on a map at places near Limoges.
Some places to visit within 30 km: 
14 km: Aixe-sur-Vienne (small town) 9 km: Limoges airport (airport) 27 km: Oradour-sur-Glane (WW2 memorial village) 25 km: Saint-Leonard-de-Noblat (medieval town)
See also Limoges (version Francais)
