FranceLimoges ( lih-MOHZH, US also lee-; French: [limɔʒ] ; Occitan: Lemòtges, locally Limòtges [liˈmɔdzei̯]) is a city and commune, and the prefecture of the Haute-Vienne department in west-central France. It was the administrative capital of the former Limousin region. Situated on the first western foothills of the Massif Central, Limoges is crossed by the river Vienne, of which it was originally the first ford crossing point. The second most populated town in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region after Bordeaux, a university town, an administrative centre and intermediate services with all the facilities of a regional metropolis, it has an urban area of 323,494 inhabitants in 2022.
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Climate in Limoges
Best time to visit: Jun–Sep
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Day trips and nearby cities from Limoges
Staying more than a few days? These cities are close enough for a day trip or a night away. Distances are straight-line from Limoges; times are rough estimates by road.
Day tripPoitiers
France
109 km≈ 1 h 40 min
Long day or overnightClermont Ferrand
France
141 km≈ 2 h 10 min
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Tours
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178 km≈ 2 h 45 min
Long day or overnightBordeaux
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182 km≈ 2 h 50 min
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Merignac
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186 km≈ 2 h 55 min
Long day or overnightLa Rochelle
France
190 km≈ 3 h
Long day or overnightAngers
France
229 km≈ 3 h 35 min
Long day or overnightOrleans
France
235 km≈ 3 h 40 min
From Limoges you can reach Poitiers (109 km), Clermont Ferrand (141 km), Tours (178 km), Bordeaux (182 km) and Merignac (186 km) in about 1 h 40 min to 2 h 55 min by road. Each city page has its own sights, a day plan and flights.
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Questions about Limoges
The most pleasant months are Jun to Sep, with comfortable temperatures and lighter crowds. Right now it averages about 8°C in November.
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Most visitors enjoy 2 to 3 days. Use the route builder below to get a day-by-day plan that groups sights by neighbourhood and includes lunch.