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Limoges

France
Porcelain, half-timbered lanes and slow French charm
From UK
1h 30min
Airport โ†’ City
11 km / 20 min
Day Budget
GBP 60-95
1h 30min
Flight Time
From London
11 km
Airport Distance
~20 min to centre
EUR
Currency
Euro
25 C
Summer
Warm and green
GBP 60-95
Day Budget
Mid-range traveller
May-Oct
Best Time
Pleasant weather for walking
Type C/E
Power Plugs
230V ยท UK adapter needed

What to see & do

Limoges Cathedral
Gothic spires above the city
Adrien Dubouche Museum
World-class porcelain collection
Old Town
Half-timbered lanes and squares
Porcelain Quarter
Workshops and factory outlets
Les Halles Market
Local produce and specialities

From airport to city

LIG
Limoges Airport
Gateway to the city
Limoges Airport sits north-west of the city with shuttle and taxi links to the centre.
๐Ÿš—
Shuttle
Airport bus to Gare des Benedictins
25 min
๐Ÿš•
Taxi
Approx. EUR 25-30 to centre
20 min
๐Ÿš—
Car hire
Best for exploring the Limousin countryside
15 min

Where to eat

Les Colonnades
Fine Dining
Michelin

Elegant modern French cooking in a historic setting.

Les Halles
Market
Local

Covered market for cheese, charcuterie and regional produce.

Le Bistrot d'En Face
Bistro
Classic

Honest Limousin cooking with a friendly neighbourhood feel.

La Table du Moulin
Regional
Traditional

Hearty local dishes including clafoutis and Limousin beef.

Le Petit Bouchon
Bistro
Casual

Simple French plates and good wine near the cathedral.

Cafe de la Comedie
Cafe
Terrace

Coffee and pastries on a lively central square.

Experiences

Limoges Cathedral
Historic
Free
1 hr

Admire the flamboyant Gothic facade and stained glass.

Adrien Dubouche Museum
Museum
GBP 7
2 hrs

Explore centuries of Limoges porcelain and ceramics.

Old Town Walk
Neighbourhood
Free
2 hrs

Wander half-timbered streets around the cathedral quarter.

Porcelain Factory Tour
Culture
GBP 8
2 hrs

See how Limoges' famous porcelain is made and painted.

Les Halles Market
Market
Free
1 hr

Pick up local specialities and ingredients for a picnic.

Oradour-sur-Glane
History
Free
Half day

Powerful memorial village, a sobering day trip from Limoges.

Accommodation

Premium GBP 120+/night
Hotel de la Paix

Comfortable four-star hotel near the train station and old town.

Central
Restaurant
Parking
Mid-Range GBP 80-130/night
Mercure Limoges Centre

Practical city-centre base for exploring on foot.

Central
Breakfast
Reliable
Budget GBP 45-70/night
Ibis Budget Limoges

No-frills accommodation with easy access to the city.

Parking
Simple rooms
Good value

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