🇫🇷 Limoges, France
L'Aiglon
📍 8, Rue du Crucifix, Limoges, 87000
Your stay — L'Aiglon
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Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Buddhist temple: Dhagpo Limoges (499 m · ~6 min walk)
- Church: Église Saint-Joseph (614 m · ~8 min walk)
- Church: Église protestante unie de France (688 m · ~9 min walk)
- Church: Salle du Royaume des Témoins de Jéhovah (778 m · ~10 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Centre commercial Saint-Martial — 590 m · ~7 min walk
Parc Victor Thuillat — 646 m · ~8 min walk
Musée national Adrien Dubouché — 1.1 km · ~14 min walk
Théâtre de l'Union "Centre Dramatique National" — 520 m · ~7 min walk
Aire de jeu de la Place Marceau — 384 m · ~5 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 960 m · ~12 min walk
Pharmacie Mutualiste Carnot — 95 m · ~1 min walk
Planet Nature — 454 m · ~6 min walk
Limoges-Montjovis — 550 m · ~7 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Use ATMs inside bank branches for the best rates; avoid airport exchange desks and tourist bureaux, which give poor rates.
Mastercard and Visa are widely accepted in shops, restaurants, and hotels; contactless is common for under €50. Amex is less accepted.
Tipping is not expected; round up the bill or leave small change (€1–2) for good service. Taxi drivers appreciate rounding up. Hotel staff do not expect tips.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A simple espresso at a café counter costs about €1.10–1.50.
A 'formule' (set lunch menu) in a brasserie or boulangerie costs around €11–14.
A main course at an affordable restaurant runs €14–18.
The central market (Halles de Limoges) has takeaway stands for crepes, sandwiches and tartines; Rue de la Boucherie has casual eateries for affordable grilled meat and frites.
Common budget chains are Lidl, Aldi and Leclerc drive; Grand Frais is good for fresh produce.
The main shopping street (Rue Jean Jaurès) and the Saint-Martin area have chains like H&M, C&A and Kiabi; the Sunday morning flea market on Place des Carmes is cheap for second-hand clothes.
A single bus ticket costs €1.50; a day pass is €3.30; from Limoges-Bellegarde airport, take the SAVILEC shuttle (€2) to the city centre.
Eat the lunchtime 'formule' instead of dinner, as it's often the same food for half the price. Fill a reusable bottle at public fountains in the city parks. Buy a cheese and baguette picnic from the covered market for under €8.
Good to know — Limoges
Type C/E · 230V
safe
$1 ≈ €0.88 · EUR
Emergency Contacts
LimogesFrom a UK or non-French mobile, dial 112 for all emergencies. For police, 17. For ambulance (SAMU), 15. For fire, 18. The Limoges police station is at 2 Rue des Petits Carmes. If you need an ambulance, the main hospital is CHU Limoges, with A&E at 2 Avenue Martin Luther King. Keep these numbers on your phone.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
Book a table →💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Limoges, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at L'Aiglon
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 960 m · ~12 min walk — pharmacy · Pharmacie Mutualiste Carnot — 95 m · ~1 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Find train tickets →Limoges Gare des Bénédictins → Appart'City (on foot from Gare des Bénédictins)
💡 From the station it's a 12-min walk downhill to Appart'City. Skip the bus if luggage is light; cut through Jardin d'Orsay for a nicer route.
Limoges – Bellegarde Airport (LIG) → Place W. Churchill (city centre)
💡 Buy ticket from machine at airport stop; exact change helpful. From Place Churchill, it's a 10-min walk to Appart'City.
Place W. Churchill → Appart'City (stop: Montaigne)
💡 Bus 10 runs a loop through the Montaigne district; get off at 'Montaigne' stop, hotel is one minute away. Same ticket valid for 1 hour transfer.
Limoges – Bellegarde Airport (LIG) → Appart'City Limoges
💡 Uber and local taxis both work; fixed €35 airport-to-centre rate is standard. Pay cash or card.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is check-in at L'Aiglon?
Check-in at L'Aiglon is from null. Check-out is by null.
Where can I eat cheaply near L'Aiglon?
A 'formule' (set lunch menu) in a brasserie or boulangerie costs around €11–14.
What is the cheapest way to get around from L'Aiglon?
A single bus ticket costs €1.50; a day pass is €3.30; from Limoges-Bellegarde airport, take the SAVILEC shuttle (€2) to the city centre.
Top Attractions in Limoges
💡 Go between 9:30-11:30 for the best produce. The seafood stall sells oysters to eat on the spot. Avoid the overpriced tourist-oriented cafés inside; the bar at the south entrance is cheaper.
💡 Look for the carved misericords in the choir stalls — medieval satirical scenes. The tourist office does free guided tours in July/August at 10:30 on Saturdays.
💡 Bring a picnic. The lower terrace has benches with shade. Best in late afternoon for soft light on the cathedral facade.
💡 Entry is free for EU residents under 26. Go on Wednesday afternoons (half-price). The gift shop sells seconds from local factories at 70% off.
💡 Book online in advance — slots fill up. The factory shop sells perfect seconds (tiny flaws) at 60% off retail. Do not buy from the front counter; ask for the 'stock' in the back room.