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Limoges City Breaks

Limoges city breaks are the perfect way to relax on a holidays in France. Limoges itself is known throughout the world for its porcelin and enamels, and is the capital town of the Limousin area. It is located within the south-west of France, which provides gorgeous sunshine during the summer months. The River Vienne is also close at hand, providing the perfect place for relaxing walks. The Cathedral is situated above the river, and provides a stunning views as well as a taste of Limoges culture.


A Limoges city break is not complete without sampling the culture, and The Limousin region has it all. It is famous for its food specialties, such as meat – Limousin beef, lam and black-bottomed pork are a must try!. Fish is also a delicacy, and trout, crayfish and grayling are all highly recommended, as are the mushrooms. Then to wash all the spectacular food down with is the local wine, Mille et Une Pierre, is perfect.

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Essential Information about France

Money

The Euro (EUR) is the official currency in France. Currency can be exchanged at banks, bureaux de change and some large hotels, though you will get a better exchange rate at the ATMs. Major credit cards are widely accepted, as are travellers cheques, particularly in major tourist destinations. Foreign currency is not accepted.

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Passports / Visas

Visitors, other than EEA state members, are advised to hold a return or onward ticket, documents for next destination and proof of financial means. The borderless region known as the Schengen area includes the following countries: Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, The Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain and Sweden. All these countries issue a standard Schengen visa that has a multiple entry option that allows the holder to travel freely within the borders of all.

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Communications

The international access code for France is +33. The outgoing code depends on what network is used to dial out on (e.g. 00 for France Telecom), which is followed by the relevant country code (e.g. 0044 for the United Kingdom). Other codes are used if using different networks. The area code for Paris is (0)1. Most public telephones accept phone cards, which are available in newsagents. Most hotels add a surcharge to calls, which can be very expensive; the cheapest way to call abroad is often with a phone card from a public telephone or at a post office. The local mobile phone operators use GSM networks and have roaming agreements with most international mobile phone companies. Internet cafes are available in towns throughout France.

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