Limoges travel guide

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Limoges is a historic city in the Limousin region of France. A City of Art and History since 2008, the city has no shortage of must-see attractions. If you didn't arrive by train, you should still visit the Gare des Bénédictins, considered by many to be the city's flagship and one of its major landmarks. As for museums, the most important are the Limoges Museum of Fine Arts and the Adrien Dubouché Museum. The Saint Stephen Cathedral, the bishopric botanical garden, and he banks of the Vienne are also worth a visit.

Practical guide

Get around

There is an adequate local and regional bus system for longer trips, operated by STCL. Walking is the obvious choice within the city centre. 4 Parking Hôtel de Ville, 19 Place des Jacobins,. Paid parking. (updated May 2025) 5 Parking Winston Churchill, Place Winston Churchill. Paid parking. (updated May 2025) 6 Parking Limoges Jourdan, 11 rue charles gide. Paid parking. (updated May 2025) 7 Parking Limoges République, 5 ter boulevard Carnot. Paid parking. (updated May 2025) 8 Parking Rue des Charseix, Rue des Charseix. Paid parking. (updated May 2025) 9 Parking Patinoire, Rue du Naveix. free. (updated May 2025)

See

1 Limoges Fine Arts Museum (Musée des Beaux-Arts de Limoges), 1 Pl. de l'Évêché, ☏ +33 5 55459810. (updated May 2023) 2 National Museum Adrien-Dubouché (Musée national Adrien-Dubouché), 8Bis Pl. Winston Churchill. (updated May 2023) 3 Museum of Resistance in Limoges (Musée de la Résistance de Limoges), 7 Rue Neuve Saint-Étienne. (updated May 2023) 4 Limoges Cathedral (Cathédrale Saint-Étienne de Limoges). Roman Catholic church. It was built in a combination of Gothic, Renaissance and Romanesque architectural styles reflects the fact that construction started in 1273 and did not finish until 1888. It is a national monument and the seat of the Bishop of Limoges.

Eat

1 Les Échoppes, 8 Rue Adrien Dubouché, ☏ +33 6 64 64 74 14. Market cuisine. From €35. (updated Jul 2025)

Drink

1 Marie Blachère Boulangerie, 24 Av. des Casseaux, ☏ +33 5 5579 7502. Nice pastries and sandwiches. (updated Jul 2025)

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Best time to visit Limoges — climate

Jan: ~9°C daytime, 16 rainy days JanFeb: ~12°C daytime, 11 rainy days 12° FebMar: ~13°C daytime, 10 rainy days 13° MarApr: ~17°C daytime, 11 rainy days 17° AprMay: ~20°C daytime, 7 rainy days 20° MayJun: ~27°C daytime, 9 rainy days 27° JunJul: ~26°C daytime, 11 rainy days 26° JulAug: ~28°C daytime, 7 rainy days 28° AugSep: ~20°C daytime, 15 rainy days 20° SepOct: ~17°C daytime, 12 rainy days 17° OctNov: ~12°C daytime, 17 rainy days 12° NovDec: ~10°C daytime, 11 rainy days 10° Dec

Weather in Limoges

Sat 🌤️ 29° 16° 💧0%
Sun ☁️ 36° 19° 💧3%
Mon ☁️ 31° 18° 💧3%
Tue 🌦️ 26° 17° 💧77%
Wed 🌦️ 19° 15° 💧76%
Thu 🌫️ 20° 10° 💧3%
Fri 🌧️ 21° 10° 💧10%

In Sep, Limoges typically sees ~20°C daytime highs and 15 rainy days.

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