Voyage to Limousin
Experience Limousin unique tour, a voyage to a green land of discreet luxury
4 Days
Departure from your Parisian residence with our private chauffeur
Possible pick-up directly from the Limoges train station or airport
Period: May to October
Advice: As the train journey from Paris to Limoges is not very comfortable, we would suggest being driven from Paris by our private chauffeur. If not, we can organise a transfer by plane from Paris, or from any other location, through our partner travel agent.
As you will discover soon, this experience Limousin unique tour takes you to a region full of surprises. In other words it is a rare jewel, a treasure trove of precious materials. We drive you to Limoges, to discover the flagship companies specialised in the Arts of the Table. This traditional town, known as the City of the Arts of Fire, is famous for its enamel, porcelain and stained glass. 2 000 years of history and state-of-the-art technology have come together, thanks to the prestigious Bernardaud, Guérin, Haviland, JL Coquet, Pouyat, Raynaud and Royal Limoges Houses. They continue to manufacture a major part of the world’s great collections and to forge the know-how that made the local artisanal and industrial heritage famous still unique to this day.
From the ninth century on, this agricultural region has equally been renowned for its leather-workers and tanneries. You discover the authentic and prestigious luxury of Pure Leather through a visit to some of France’s leading leather goods, gloves, boots and saddlery brands. To the present day, and due to the rare know-how and excellence of the local creative craftsmen, these companies are particularly sought after in the world of Haute-Couture.
You can taste the plentiful gastronomic cuisine, unanimously celebrated for the superior quality of its beef, its species of pork (the famous Cul-Noir), and for the delicate aromas of the astounding cèpe and morille mushrooms. To perfect your meals, you can succumb to the taste of the traditional pastries. Between experiences and visits, our Limousin escapade is an invaluable adventure to encounter exceptional manufacturers, creative craftsmen and talented chefs with their magnificent products and sites.
Vincent is your Ambassador and chauffeur for this taylor-made tour in Limousin. As a true butler and companion, he enthusiastically and passionetly presents you the very best the region has to offer.
