An astonishing getaway less than 1 hour away
The new Marseille-Limoges airline, in service since the beginning of April, and scheduled until the end of October, has just been extended until the end of March 2025. Book your flight, take some luggage and in less than an hour’s flight, it It’s a total change of scenery in the heart of the Limousin region! Disembark at Limoges Airport, warm and on a human scale, it immediately sets the tone.
Whether you’re planning a short 4-day break or a full week, Limoges and its surrounding areas offer a variety of experiences to suit every traveller: a city steeped in history, renowned for its fine porcelain and rich cultural heritage, with charming cobbled streets, fascinating museums and delicious cuisine.
Live an authentic experience by visiting the historic districts of this UNESCO Creative City
As you stroll through the picturesque streets of its historic districts, you can admire the half-timbered houses, mansions, churches and monuments dating from different eras. Don’t miss visiting Saint-Étienne Cathedral, a jewel of Limousin Gothic architecture, or the Saint-Michel-des-Lions church, famous for the famous ball at the top of its bell tower.
For art and culture lovers, Limoges also offers many museums, such as the Musée national Adrien Dubouché, dedicated to ceramics and porcelain, or the Musée des Beaux-Arts, which houses a rich collection of paintings, sculptures and art objects.
Gourmets will delight in the numerous restaurants to choose from: Limousin specialties, bistronomic addresses, world cuisine… There is something for everyone. Without forgetting to make a delicious stop in the “Ventre de Limoges”. Its central halls with Eiffel-style architecture and its pretty frieze of porcelain panels are an opportunity to do tastings at the counters or to have lunch in one of its restaurants.
Finally, don’t forget to stroll through the city’s gardens and parks, such as the Evêché Botanical Garden or on the shaded paths along the banks of Vienne to enjoy moments of relaxation in the heart of this city full of charm and ‘history. Limoges will seduce you with its diversity, its authenticity and its exceptional heritage.
Limoges gateway to neighboring territories!
For a complete and varied experience in Limoges and its surroundings, choose an extended one-week stay, either Wednesday to Wednesday or Sunday to Sunday. In addition to discovering the charms of the city of Limoges, take the time to explore the hidden treasures of the region.
To enhance your stay, head just 1 hour from Limoges to natural destinations such as the Parc Naturel Régional de Millevaches en Limousin or the PNR Périgord Limousin, where you can observe the local fauna and flora. For a more seaside atmosphere, enjoy the Lac de Vassivière to relax in the sun and cool off, or opt for the Lac de Saint-Pardoux, close to the city.
Then explore the hidden treasures of Creuse and Aubusson, including the Cité internationale de la tapisserie which showcases traditional crafts, recognized as UNESCO intangible cultural heritage. Don’t miss the exhibition “L’imaginaire” which presents tapestries inspired by the works of Hayao Miyazaki.
To extend your trip to the heart of France, discover other jewels of the region such as the red sandstone city of Collonge-la-Rouge, the village of Argentat in Corrèze, the Grotte de Lascaux in Dordogne, or even Brantôme , nicknamed the green Venice of Périgord. For lovers of gastronomy, don’t miss the rich terroir of Cognac and its precious beverages.
Summer festivities
- June 27-30 – Urbakastreet arts festival
- June 29-Sep 1 – 23rd Festival international du Pastel in Feytiat
- July 11-14 – the Brive Festival and its beautiful musical headliners
- July 16-20 – 1001 Notes the classical music festival, not so classical!
- August 23-25 - Festival Limoges Music Vibes a new current music festival
- all summer – gourmet meetings: Nocturnes of Halles central cities or the festive villages of food trucks with the Wasteland of Bridges (borders of Vienne to Limoges) and Ô Village (in Couzeix)
Fall festivities
- September 21-22 – European Heritage Days
- 25 sept-5 oct – Les Zébrures d’Automne – Festival of Francophonies from writing to the stageinternational French-speaking theater and live performance festival
- 28 sept-6 oct – International Exhibition of Caricature, Press Cartoons and Humor from Saint-Just-le-Martel
- 18 oct – The Frairie des Petits Ventresa traditional & ultra-friendly gastronomic celebration that will delight your taste buds.
- Nov 14-24 Enamel Shards Jazz Festival returns for its 19th edition
+ information on the destination → www.destination-limoges.com
More info on flights → www.aeroportlimoges.com
