Limoges

Limoges (Limòtges in Occitan) is a city and commune in France, the préfecture of the Haute-Vienne département, and the administrative capital of the Limousin région. Population city : 137,502 (limougeauds), urban area: 247,944.

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Occitan - Commune - France - Préfecture - Haute-Vienne - Département - Limousin - Région

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Limoges is known worldwide for its medieval enamels ('Limoges enamels') on copper, for its 19th century porcelain ('Limoges porcelain') and for its oak barrels (Limousin oak), which are used for Cognac production.

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Enamel - Limoges enamels - Copper - Porcelain - Limoges porcelain - Limousin oak - Cognac

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