Why go
- Prefecture and commune in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France.
- Served by Limoges Airport (LIG).
History
Limoges 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.
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 5 airlines, 10 direct destinations
- Ryanair FR (737-800) · 5 routes: Bristol, East Midlands, Leeds, Liverpool, London
- Nationwide Airlines CE (ATR) · 2 routes: Avignon, Lyon
- Twin Jet T7 (BEH) · 2 routes: Nice, Paris
- Air France AF (Dash 8-400) · 1 route: Southampton*
- Flybe BE (Dash 8-400) · 1 route: Southampton
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Limoges Airport (LIG); 18 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: LIG has direct flights to 10 destinations on 5 airlines (incl. Southampton, Avignon, Bristol, East Midlands, Leeds…).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Limoges. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.