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Limoges Boutique Chat
by Mira Lash
Limoges, France is one of
the oldest cities in France. It is located in Central France, more or less
about 250 miles southwest of Paris, in the region called "Limousin". It is a
small central old town full of History, and also an industrial city. Best way to
reach Limoges, France is via train from Paris, France. (Below you will find
links were you can find bed & breakfast , hotels, were to stay
There are various sites to visit while visiting limoges. The most impressive is
that of Gothic Cathedral, Saint Etienne, which was built on a location since the
3rd Century for a series of Churches. Directly behind the Cathedral you can
visit the lovely Municipal Museum, here you can view displays of Limoges enamels
from the Middle Ages on, and view some of PIERRE AUGUSTE RENOIR'S work. The
greatest treasure to see in Limoges, France is the Adrien Dubouche Museum,
inside a building that was built in the 1800's. The museum contains the largest
collection of Limoges, Porcelain in the world, it consist of about 11,000 items.
The town hall and ites tiered fountain which were built in 1883 is a lovely site
to see!! Then there is the center of town were you will find and be able to
purchase limoges boxes, street called Boulevard Louis Blanc. Here you can also
visit Havilands Pavilion de la Porcelain.
Traveling further into the towns you will view lovely fountains, Botanical
Gardens, and a lovely Medieval Bridge , which cuts through the town "Vienne
River". There are many antique shops located throughout the city, restaurants
and stores. There is an open air antiques market, which happens weekly on Rue
Brousseau. Any where you turn , you will find a large assortment of
architectural features that are just worth the trip
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