Limoges

Limoges is the capital of the Haute-Vienne department, and the administrative capital of the Limousin region. Limoges is known worldwide for its 19th century porcelain (Limoges porcelain).

Porcelain
In 1771 kaolin, a rock rich in fine, white clay which is used for making porcelain, was discovered at Saint-Yrieix-la-Perche, near Limoges. Limoges porcelain became famous during the 19th century. However, Limoges porcelain is a generic term for porcelain produced in Limoges rather than at a specific factory.

Miscellaneous

• The city is known for its basketball club CSP Limoges which won the European Champions Cup in 1993 against the team of Toni Kukoc, Pallacanestro Treviso
• "The Marketplace at Limoges" is the name of a section of 'Pictures at an Exhibition' by Mussorgsky
• A university was founded at Limoges in 1968
• Richard I of England (Richard the Lionheart) was killed by a crossbow bolt wound to the shoulder just south of Limoges in 1199

External links

• City council website
• Adrien Dubouché Museum website - ceramics, glassware, porcelain from Limoges