Car Rental Limoges

Speed limits

When driving in and around Limoges, look out for road signs displaying speed limits in km/h. Unless otherwise indicated by road signs, stick to the following road rules:

• On motorways – 130 km/h or 110 km/h in the rain
• On divided highways – 110 km/h
• On main roads (outside built-up areas) – 80 km/h
• In residential and built-up areas – 50 km/h

Parking in Limoges

There are many parking garages throughout the city centre. While you will need to pay to park in most of them, the public parking lot on Rue des Charseix is free to use and is just around the corner from the city’s gothic cathedral (Place de la Cathédrale, 87000 Limoges)

Other popular tourist spots also have ample parking nearby.

• Cour de temple – historical landmark easily reached from Parking Elie Berthet (34 Rue Elie Berthet, 87000 Limoges)
• Botanical Gardens – lush, public gardens within a few minutes’ walk from the public car park on Rue des Charseix
• Aquarium du Limousin – just a few streets away from the Parking Indogo Limoges Bibliothèque parking garage
• Musée National Adrien Dubouché – across the street from the spacious Parking Churchill (Place Winston Churchill, 87000 Limoges)
• Gare de Limoges-Bénédictins Railway Station – stunning, historical train station with its own parking lot, Parking gare de Limoges Bénédictins P2 – EFFIA (Allée de Seto, 87100 Limoges)

Limoges to Limoges-Bellegarde Airport

The journey from the centre of Limoges to the airport should take around 15 to 20 minutes depending on traffic. To reach the city:

1. Head west out of the city center towards the D941
2. Follow the D941 for 5.1km
3. Take the D20 exit, following signs for the airport

Limoges to Tulle

The city of Tulle shares the artistic and historical feel of Limoges and makes for a great day trip if you fancy broadening your exploration into French art and culture. The journey should take just over an hour, depending on traffic.

1. Take the N520 east out of Limoges and head towards the A20
2. Stay on the A20 for 60km before taking exit 45 towards Tulle
3. Keep left to continue towards the D1120
4. Follow the D1120 for 25km
5. Join the D940 by continuing straight at the roundabout to reach the center of Tulle

Things to do in Limoges

Place de la Cathédrale

Limoges is known for its wealth of beautiful architecture and the Place de la Cathedrále is no exception. This flamboyant, gothic cathedral is testament to patience to achieve perfection, having taken six centuries to complete. Every intricate carving and flawless sculpture here is an example of the love and dedication poured into every inch of this stunning setting.

Make sure you check out the carved tomb of Bishop Jean de Langeac and the sculpted images from the Book of Revelations.

Gare de Limoges-Bénédictins Railway Station

The Benedictine train station in the center of Limoges has been a listed historical building since 1975. Its fantastic carved walls and ornate glass windows were made famous across the globe by a 2009 advert for Chanel N°5 perfume.

Just over the road, you’ll find the Champ de Juliette gardens, where you can admire the picturesque exterior of the station,  framed perfectly by towering trees and lush green grass.

Botanical gardens

Limoges’s botanical gardens are home to more than 1,200 different species of plant, making it a journey into the wonderful world of nature. Visit in the summer months and be washed away by the aromatic scent of 1,000 rose bushes, bursting with colour as the gardens start to bloom.

The garden also houses glittering fountains and a grand sculpture garden that leads to the Museum of Fine Art.

Best museums in Limoges

The Adrien Dubouché National Museum

Limoges is often called the City of Ceramics and there’s no better place to get an insight into why than at The Adrien Dubouché museum. Housing examples of the very first porcelain pieces to be made using the city’s kilns, this is a journey through time, exploring the very roots of what makes Limoges what it is today. Some of the oldest pieces on display date back to the 1770s, while newer collections include a raft of modernist takes on this historic art form.

Le Souterrain de la Règle

Descend below the city for an underground tour of the cavities sitting below its oldest streets Dating back to the Roman times, many of these spaces were originally used as storage when Limoges was a bustling market town awash with trading activity, and today give a unique insight into the city’s past.

The Fine Arts Museum

This stunning 18^th-century structure has a long history with Limoges, having been its fire station, hospital and other important centres throughout the years. Today, it is home to the Fine Arts Museum, where you’ll find many artistic treasures from across the globe. Look out for works by Renoir, who was born in Limoges.

Best places to stay in Limoges

Dupain & Dubeurre

The bright, colorful, and unique rooms of the Dupain & Dubeurre make for a fantastic stay in the heart of Limoges. Its central location is perfect for sightseeing and exploring the art and history of the city.

Villa 13

For modern studio apartments in a chic townhouse setting, Villa is the place to stay. The elegant rooms come with an ornate balcony, double bed, and kitchenette for a relaxing, self-catering stay.