Anybody know anything about Limoges in France?

Question

Would like to know how far the airport is from the train station? Also is there any bus services which takes you from one to the other? How much would a taxi cost? Thanks in advance

Answer 1

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Limoges, France

Here are some interesting facts about Charlotte's French Sister City, Limoges:

- Location: Limoges, a crossroads on the riverside of the Vienne, is a commercial and industrial center located in the Limousin region of central France.  Located in the center of a beautiful agricultural district, with original settlements that date back to Roman times, the city is known for its fine porcelain and painted enamelware, cultural activities and botanical gardens.



- Population:  The City of Limoges has a population of 200,000 and is the 22nd largest city in France. The entire region surrounding Limoges, known as Limousin, has a population of approximately 750,000 people.

  

- Sister City Affiliation:  Limoges became Charlotte's sixth Sister City in November 1992.

- Accessibility: Limoges is easily accessible by air, rail or road.  Limoges is located in the south-central France, 229 miles southwest of Paris and 138 miles east of Bordeaux, midway between Barcelona and the Eurotunnel.



  - Economy: Limoges is best known for its porcelain, and its fine china developed in the 18th century out of enamel work which began in the Middle Ages. The city and region also are known for electronics, ceramics, paper, leather and beef cattle. A European electronics leader, Legrand, has recently completed a new facility in Concord, NC near Charlotte.



- Education:  Limoges, the home of the first library in a French-speaking country, has a major university and over 90 research laboratories. The city also has a school for autistic children which uses teaching methods developed in North Carolina.  

   The University of Limoges, a comprehensive university with 15,000 students offers courses in the humanities, arts, sciences, law and business, medicine and pharmacy, education, and engineering, as well as French courses for non-French speakers.

   The University of North Carolina at Charlotte offers a study abroad option in Limoges, allowing UNC Charlotte students to earn 15 to 30 hours of credit toward their degree.  For more information on this program, visit the UNC Charlotte website.

- Attractions:  Limoges, which recently celebrated its 2,000th anniversary, is the homeland of the troubadours of old. The city has a rich cultural history with many museums, symphonies, and theaters that produce over 600 cultural events annually.

   The Museum Adrien Debouche possesses an extensive collection of porcelain.

    The people of the Limousin area are basketball enthusiasts who support the Limoges C.S.P. six-time champion basketball team, considered one of the best in Europe.  Sports in general are highly popular in Limoges and the University at Limoges is home to the Center for Sports Law and Economics, the only one in the world.

Answer 2

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