Car Hire Limoges - Airport, France

Cheap car hire from Limoges International Airport

Limoges International Airport (Aéroport International de Limoges) is also referred to as Limoges - Bellegarde Airport and is located just 6km northwest of the city of Limoges in the region of Limousin in France. The running of cheap flights by budget and low cost airlines in Limoges International Airport has made the airport increasingly busy in recent years, and the area of Limoges has become a popular holiday destination with those looking to pay less for a short break or budget holiday.

The idyllic region of Limousin in France is an area of untouched beauty - a landscape of rolling hills, stunning gorges, majestic waterfalls and verdant meadows is punctuated by primeval villages famed for the production of Limoges porcelain and enamel. Visitors in search of a tranquil countryside escape will delight in the unspoilt beauty here, and Francophiles will revel in the quintessentially French experience. Things to see/do in Limoges

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Things to see/do in Limoges

Limoges is a beautiful old city with a number of places of interest for tourists. First and foremost, the city is world renowned for its production of exquisite porcelain and enamel works. This medieval industry was, and still is, a major factor in the areas economy, and as such there is a museum with an extensive collection of Limoges porcelain that details the history and development of the industry. With a low cost of €4 for admission it suits all budgets, and with over 12,000 pieces is a lot more interesting than some may think! The St. Etienne cathedral is built entirely in gothic style and is one of the city's more famous landmarks - admission is free and it is certainly worth a visit.

Shopping in Limoges is very porcelain orientated! There is ample opportunity to pick up a piece of what has made the region so famous, with bargains to be found for those willing to shop around. You will pay less in certain shops and areas than in others, spend some time checking out your options.

Eating out in Limoges

Limoges and the Limousin region in France is not as eminent for its gastronomy as some other regions in France, however the simple traditional cuisine is excellent nonetheless, with fresh local produce used in a classic French style. Keep an eye out for local specialties like cherry pie and chestnut crepes.

nightlife in Limoges

Restaurants serving cheap, rustic regional dishes are easy to come across in Limoges, and the budget conscious will not find it difficult to eat at low cost here. Budget-eaters may also like to buy cheap produce at a supermarket and picnic in one of the areas gardens and public areas. For gastronomes happy to spend more on their food, mindless of budget, there are some Michelin starred restaurants in Limoges and the surrounding area of Limousin - not nearly as cheap as the bistros and brasseries but certainly a culinary experience.

The nightlife in Limoges is livelier than one might expect, with many cafés and bars dotted throughout the city and within easy walking distance of each other. If you are working with a budget on your trip, expect to pay somewhere between €15 and €30 for drinks and snacks in a night - relatively cheap when compared with other European cities!