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Romantic getaway in Limoges
ROMANCE
SIGHTS
Adrien Dubouché national Museum – Sèvres & Limoges - "Cité de la céramique"
Lachaniette Institute of Limoges Porcelain Arts and Techniques
Medard de Noblat museum with permanent exhibition of “Esprit Porcelaine”
Reynou zoological and landscaped park
Butchers’street and butchers’ house Museum
“Les Halles” covered market
SHOPPING
Louis Blanc Boulevard (“Porcelain Boulevard”)
Butchers’ street
Shop of the Adrien Dubouché national Museum
Medard de Noblat / Esprit porcelain gallery
HOTELS TO STAY
Four*: La Chapelle Saint-Martin : http://www.chapellesaintmartin.com/fr
Aine Square
Three*: Art Hôtel tendance : http://www.arthoteltendance.com/
Two*: Hôtel Orléans Lion d’or : http://www.hotel-orleans-lion-dor.fr/
B & B: Chambre d'hôtes : Rue des argentiers, Limoges : "Américains en France"
http://www.gites-de-france-limousin.com/location-City-break-Limoges-Haute-vienne87G9602.html
The full list of hotels is available here:
http://www.limoges-tourisme.com/en/staying/accommodation
RECOMMENDED RESTAURANTS
Many various restaurants in the Haute-Vienne’s street and around the covered market,
Butcher’s street.
The full list of restaurants is available here:
http://www.limoges-tourisme.com/en/savouring/restaurants
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DESCRIPTION
Day 1
Visit the Lachaniette Institute of Limoges Porcelain Arts and Techniques of
Limoges with a tour circuit presenting the complete history of Limoges porcelain: 23
themes where links to the past from private collections mix with contemporary
porcelain of the day.
Then enjoy window shopping along the Louis Blanc Boulevard, nicknamed
“porcelain Boulevard”. More than a pleasure for the eyes, the numerous shops and
galleries are also a great opportunity to find a beautiful wedding present. Why not treat
yourself to an ornamented porcelain jewel or a sweet box?
Afterwards, enjoy a romantic tour in the
picturesque Butcher’s street with its
medieval houses built at the beginning of
the 13th century dedicated to the butchery
trade,
including
the
possibility
of
discovering the traditional Butchers’
House Museum.
Visit the numerous typical little shops of
the area, specialized in antiques, enamel
or porcelain jewellery.
Butcher’s street
After a lunch near the “Les Halles” covered market, where you can taste the local
gourmet heritage, enjoy a guided tour in the Adrien Dubouché national Museum –
Sèvres & Limoges - "Cité de la céramique". In the beautiful and recently refurbished
buildings lies an exceptional, national-reference collection of ceramics from different
periods (stoneware, earthenware and porcelain), manufacturing techniques and
contemporary design. Do not forget to visit the museum’s shop.
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Day 2
Visit the Medard de Noblat
museum. A film will tell you all the
secrets behind the making of
Limoges porcelain.
The permanent exhibition “Esprit
Porcelaine” offers a contemporary
image of porcelain, represented by
20 designers: unique or monumental
items, table objects, all highlight
porcelain as a material, in the sense
of originality and innovation.
Medard de Noblat museum
and permanent exhibition “Esprit Porcelaine”
After a lunch, visit the Reynou zoological and landscaped park (located in Le Vigen,
a few kilometres from Limoges). You will be able to observe a wide range of animals
(600 animals i.e. 130 species) representing the five continents.
More information: http://www.parczooreynou.com
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