LIMOGES

Throughout the world, the name of Limoges, capital of the Limousin region, is associated with excellence trough its tradition of porcelain and enamels. Limoges offers the riches of 2000 years of history as well as all the amenities of a modern city! Its economic dynamism is based on its location at the heart of an area of more than 230 000 inhabitants. Several theatres, music schools, cultural centres and the multimedia library cater for all cultural tastes. Many events draw large crowds: the annual book fair (Lire à Limoges), the contemporary dance biennial (Danse Emoi) or the brass band (Cuivres en Fête), street theatre (Urbaka) or theatre (Francophonies en Limousin) festivals. The preserved environment and low air pollution allow people to fully enjoy the riverside walks and parks. Finally, Limoges is also a city of sportsmen and women: more than 30 000 of its inhabitants are members of various clubs!

Town of Limoges: www.ville-limoges.fr
Tourist Office: www.tourismelimoges.com

SAINT-FLOUR

An air of mystery surrounds the basaltic rocky outcrop viewed from the lower part of the town, a green jewel which stretches the length of the A75. Via pathways with the evocative names of the Organ Mount and the Goat Path, we arrive at the old town centre captured by the volcanic silhouette of the Saint-Pierre cathedral. From the medieval streets to the Renaissance façades, the religious capital of the Haute Auvergne region reflects the charm of a town that is very much alive behind the superficial austerity of its black stone walls (Festival des Hautes Terres, Festa del Païs, Festival of Contemporary Art…). From the different view points of the High Town, the vast stretches of the Planèze or the smooth undulations of the Margeride provide us with a real breath of fresh air; and incite us to try out the numerous open air activities available (hiking, mountain biking, horse riding…).

At the heart of the town, the Bishop's Palace opens its doors onto the Haute Auvergne Museum and the A. Douët Museum of Art and History. With guided visits and the famous Philo® Hike as its figurehead… in Saint-Flour, culture is second nature!

Finally, let us not forget that at mealtimes the town's restaurants and inns all propose the list of the famous Auvergne specialities, delights so typical of the Cantal region (tripoux, an Auvergne sheep dish, truffade, Cantal cheese, mountain pork…).

Town of Saint-Flour: www.saint-flour.com