The temperature gauge dropped to 14 degrees today so my South African guests and I jumped in the car laden with jumpers and gilets to do a little more exploring in the name of research.
A trip to the Limousin region wouldn’t be complete without a trip to its administrative capital, Limoges. This large town is very much a modern working one but also has some impressive medieval-style architecture, quiet pockets of calm and some great shopping.
From Le Manor Saint Gervais it takes around 45 minutes by car and there are lots of underground parking options. Don’t forget to visit the old Butchers’ Quarter (Quartier de la Bucherie) with its tiny chapel (Chapelle Saint Aurelien), the undercover fruit/cheese/veg/meat market near Place de La Motte, the gothic cathedral (Cathedrale St-Etienne), the town hall (Hotel de Ville) and also the impressive train station. SCH
Le Manoir Saint Gervais 
Would english get you by in limoges…staying there doon for three days.
English will get you by (restaurants, shops, train station, etc.) although the French would prefer you to speak a little French 🙂 There is a well-staffed Tourism Office in the centre of town with maps, activity guides and advice so perhaps you can plan to head there first? Enjoy your trip! SCH
Merci!