Limousin Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Limoges showing a city
Church of St-Michel-des-Lions which includes a city and heritage architecture
Musee National Adrien Dubouche showing outdoor art
Musee National Adrien Dubouche showing interior views and heritage elements
Limoges which includes a river or creek, a sunset and wild flowers

At the crossroads of France and the gateway to the South-West, Limousin will seduce you with its culture, architecture, nature, history and gastronomy.

An agricultural, rural and artisan region, Limousin offers a rich range of activities for a weekend or an extended holiday in one of its three departments – Creuse, Corrèze and Haute-Vienne – where nature has been protected and towns and villages have a strong personality.

Known throughout the entire world for its Limoges porcelain, Limousin combines culture, architecture and heritage with its castles (Boussac, Pompadour), its Romanesque churches (Aubazine, Solignac) on the pilgrimage route to Santiago de Compostela, and its contemporary museums (Porcelain and Fine Arts in Limoges, Centre de la Mémoire in Oradour-sur-Glane). A source of creativity, the region has always been witness the history of the people who live there.

Discover the picturesque alleys of small villages known as “the most beautiful villages of France”, such as Collonges-la-Rouge, Mortemart, Turenne, Ségur-le-Château. Take in the local markets, visit craft shops or taste the many specialities such as clafoutis, creusois, farcidure, galetou, madeleine and mica.

Do you love nature? Explore the gardens of the magnificent Limousin mansions, along the many paths during unforgettable hikes and observe the fauna and flora (Reynou Park, Limousin aquarium). If you are a lover of wilderness, the region offers two natural parks: Millevaches and Périgord-Limousin. You can also hike to the highest point of the region, Mount Bessou, or in the valleys of the Dordogne, Creuse, Vienne and Vézère, as well as in the Causse Corrézien and the Plateau of Millevaches. Nicknamed “the water tower” because of its innumerable lakes and rivers, discover Limousin’s sublime landscapes or take part in water sports at locations such as Lake Vassivière.

You can reach Limousin by car, train or plane (airports in Brive-la-Gaillarde and Limoges are accessible from UK airports). A practical way to discover the region.

Brit Hotel Limoges Centre Gare - Hotel & Spa

Brit Hotel Limoges Centre Gare - Hotel & Spa

4 out of 5
17 Avenue Du General De Gaulle, Limoges, Haute-Vienne
The price is ฿2,260 per night from 22 Nov to 23 Nov
฿2,260
฿2,628 total
22 Nov - 23 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Limoges. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (197 reviews)
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Reviewed on 28 Sept 2025

Brit Hotel Limoges Centre Gare - Hotel & Spa
Best Western Plus Hôtel Richelieu

Best Western Plus Hôtel Richelieu

4 out of 5
40 Avenue Baudin, Limoges, Haute-Vienne
The price is ฿2,750 per night from 22 Nov to 23 Nov
฿2,750
฿3,168 total
22 Nov - 23 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Limoges. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (585 reviews)
Walking distance to centre of Limoges. Comfy bed and very clean. Tea and coffee making facilities which were much appreciated. Secure parking by arrangement. Lovely helpful staff. Highly recommend.

Reviewed on 10 Oct 2025

Best Western Plus Hôtel Richelieu
Campanile Limoges Centre - Gare

Campanile Limoges Centre - Gare

3 out of 5
44 Cours Gay Lussac, Limoges, FR
The price is ฿1,968 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
฿1,968
฿2,266 total
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Limoges. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the property condition in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (621 reviews)
This place was very serviceable and a typical Campanille, if you’re familiar with the brand. Only really let down a bit by the breakfast. When I arrived at 8:45am, there were no cups, spoons, knives or forks. Also, there was no sign of any staff. They all showed up about 15mins later but it was a ...

Reviewed on 15 Oct 2025

Campanile Limoges Centre - Gare
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Appart'City Classic Limoges

Appart'City Classic Limoges

3 out of 5
3 Rue Chaudron, Limoges, Haute-Vienne
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly aparthotel in Limoges. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Jardin de l'Eveche ...
8/10 Very Good! (138 reviews)
Basic apartment in a fantastic location near the centre and riverside. Didn’t have an iron which I found strange for an apartment and neither did they provide one at reception. Worthwhile for the price as wasn’t so expensive

Reviewed on 28 Sept 2025

Appart'City Classic Limoges
La Maison Blanche

La Maison Blanche

31 Avenue Saint-Surin, Limoges, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Stay at this apartment in Limoges. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Adrien Dubouché National Museum and Place ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (119 reviews)
Location and staff

Reviewed on 15 Oct 2025

La Maison Blanche
Hôtel Préfecture - Entrée autonome, réception en ligne - Encore Mieux

Hôtel Préfecture - Entrée autonome, réception en ligne - Encore Mieux

3 out of 5
4 rue de la Préfécture, Limoges, Haute-Vienne
Stay at this 3-star aparthotel in Limoges. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Crypt of St Martial and Place de la Motte ...
8/10 Very Good! (40 reviews)
Access was great, really good! The apartment was warm and comfortable too. We did notice that the room smelled in the first 24 hours of our stay, couple quote figure out why. We did wonder if it was to do with the sink which was very slow to drain even after the tap had been on for a short time.

Reviewed on 21 Sept 2025

Hôtel Préfecture - Entrée autonome, réception en ligne - Encore Mieux
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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