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Limousin is essentially a rural region specialising in beef farming
(Limousin cattle) and forestry. The capital Limoges was once famed
for its porcelain, but is now a quiet backwater. The region is mostly
at a fairly high elevation and can have cold winters. The Dordogne,
Vienne, Cruese and Cher rivers run through Limousin and as a result
is well regarded for its high quality of water. It is also a popular
fishing destination. The rural nature and small population of the
region makes Limousin a great nature and relaxation destination.
Prices are low and the experiences more authentic than other more
touristy areas and the food (especially the beef) is excellent.
Access to Limousin is fairly easy with Limoges linked by TGV and
autoroute to the rest of the country and Limoges Airport has a number
of daily flights to several UK and European cities.
Limoges | Haut-Vienne | Limousin | 87000
Limoges (pronounced Lih-mohj) is a regional city in central France
located on the banks of the Vienne River. It was an important settlement
in Gaul which was Romanised in 10BC. The city is renowned for its
porcelain products and is an important centre in the production
of Cognac. It is on the TGV line between Paris and Bordeaux and
has daily Ryan Air connections with the UK.
Brive | Corrèze | Limousin | 19100
Brive-la-Gaillarde is small provincial city located in the Limousin
Region in the south west that dates back to the 1st Century BC.
It was one of many places in the region to suffer during the Wars
of Religion that raged for decades during the middle ages. The city
was fortified during this period with thick stone walls from which
the ‘Gaillarde’ (French for strong or brave) was added.
Brive’s principle claim to fame these days is that they have
a champion rugby team competing in the French and European Cups.
Getting there
By road with Viamichelin.com
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By air via Limoges,
Poitiers
By rail from Paris
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