Limousin Holidays in 2013

Keep the kids active and entertained with a visit to the L’Aquarium du Limousin. An entertaining trip for the entire family, marvel at the aquariums extensive collection of colourful fish. Alternatively head to the Porcelain museum, to learn more about the craft that limousine is well known for.

Enjoy traditional French cuisine during your holiday to Limousin. Dishes typical to the region include chestnut boudin, a kind of blood sausage and a savoury pancake with ham and cheese known as Galetou. Limouisine's gastronomy scene is certainly growing. With a good mix of contemporary and classical restaurants, you’ll find something to suit all tastes, even fussy ones.

For easy family accommodation on your holiday to Limousin, consider the Appartcity Limoges. Clean and comfortable the hotel is in easy walking distance from the historical district of Limoges. Large rooms come with additional living space and kitchenette, great for bringing ease and home comforts to your family getaway.

You’ll find plenty to keep shopaholics satisfied in Limousine particularly when it comes to the local crafts of enamel and porcelain. If you fancy making something for yourself though, try booking yourself into an express pottery class and learn from the masters. For a sure fire way to ensure you see as much of Limousin as you can, book yourself onto a leisurely walking tour.

You’ll find plenty of bars, clubs and restaurants in Limousin. For a great night out enjoy some good quality local fare and take in an art-house movie at the charming Cinéma Lido, before finishing off the evening with a cocktail or several at one of the towns many trendy cocktail bars.

A great choice for couples on a romantic break to Limousin, is the Novotel Limoges Le Lac. Close to several interesting attractions including Limoges Cathedral and the Musee National Adrien Dubouche. The hotel also boasts a restaurant and bar as well as an outdoor pool and a rooftop terrace with great views.

Whilst wandering the city streets taking in the sights be sure to visit the Rue de la Boucherie. The pedestrianized street is named after the butcher’s shops that used to line the road. It is now an attraction of a different kind owing to the ancient medieval timbered houses that still stand there today.

The Cathédrale St-Étienne is a must see for anyone on holiday to Limousin, whether you’re a real history buff or just an admirer of attractive things. The remarkable gothic structure is one of only a few of it’s kind in the region and dates as far back as 1273 although it wasn’t completed until 1888.

Limoges plays host to two great festivals every year, and if you can arrange your trip to coincide with one you wont be left disappointed. The 1001 Notes Festival takes place around the end of august while the Festival du court-metrage de Limoges occurs in early October.