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Best of Limoges

Limoges, is known as the homeland of troubadours of old. A city which only just celebrated the 2000th centenary has cultural history that is full of richness.

Limoges main attractions

• Crypt of Saint Martial- it includes the burial place of a bishop who himself evangelized Limoges.
• The Remnants of Roman-Gallo amphitheater, considered as among the biggest in the Primeval Gaul.
• The cathedral of St-Etienne- It is admired for the subtle rood loft made in 1534 as well as for the tower that has a partially octagonal bell. The major artistic works are the rood screen of the Renaissance, the sepulcher of Bishop Jean de Langeac that has sculpted settings of Apocalypse.
• Chapelle Saint-Aurélien- It comprises the remnants of St. Aurelian, 2nd bishop of Limoges, plus Baroque art works and mediaval statues.
• St-Pierre-du-Queyroix- the Churuch
• St-Michel-des-Lions- It is home to the ruins of St. Martial plus contains remarkable stained-glass windowpanes of the 15th-16th century. The foremost striking outstanding is the 65 m tower that has a spinster surmounted by one huge ball made of bronze.
• The bridge of Saint Martial and St-Etienne
• Bishops' Palace (Palais de l'Évêché)-although its pretty much destroyed, only one chapel still remains there. It’s the seat of “Musée de l'Émail” has contains huge quantity of old enamels.
• The contemporary Gare de Limoges Bénédictins,

All these are very much capable of spellbinding those who will visit Limoges.

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