Museum sights in Limoges
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Musée de la Résistance et de la Déportation
In the courtyard in front of the Musée Municipal de l'Évêché, an excavation project has revealed the archaeological remains of buildings that once occupied the site, including some Gallo-Roman ruins. Eventually it's hoped that the remains will be open to the public, but while the work's going on, the Musée de la Résistance et de la Déportation has been moved to the Chapelle de la Règle, behind the botanical gardens.
It's worth taking a stroll over - the museum contains some moving accounts of the exploits of the Resistance and the suffering of deportees during the war, supported by some fascinating wartime memorabilia, including photos, letters, diaries and milita…
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Musée Municipal de l'Évêché
Housed in the former bishop's palace near the Cathédrale St-Étienne, the Musée Municipal de l'Évêché contains some fine collections of porcelain and enamelware, including some examples that date back to the 12th century. There are also a few lesser-known works by Pierre-Auguste Renoir, born in Limoges in 1841.
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Musée National Adrien Dubouché
One of the main draws to the porcelain capital of France is obviously the chance to check out its famous enamelware. The Musée National Adrien Dubouché has one of France's two outstanding ceramics collections (the other is in Sèvres, southwest of Paris). An English-language brochure is available at the entrance.
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Cité des Métiers et des Arts
The Cité des Métiers et des Arts showcases work by top members of France’s craft guilds.
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