Erasmus in Limoges

Information and tips for Erasmus students in Limoges

Why should you do your Erasmus in Limoges? It is a small city, ideal for students in search of tranquillity. The "capital of porcelain" highlights not only its architectural and cultural heritage, but also its exceptional natural spaces. In this article, we will tell you everything you need to know if you plan to do your Erasmus in Limoges. We invite you to continue reading!

Cost of living in Limoges, France

The cost of living is very similar to the rest of the French cities, that is to say, quite high for a student. It is true that prices are usually somewhat expensive, but do not worry, since you can find very good offers and discounts.

Your biggest expense is probably rent, although if you start looking early enough, you can find good alternatives. One of the options preferred by most students is rooms in shared flats, since they are usually cheaper and enjoy greater independence. The prices of these rooms start at €380 and up, although it can go up to €1,200 per month, depending on the features and services included and the location. Make sure you don't leave your accommodation search until the last moment!

If you want to calculate a monthly budget, you have to have approximately €800-900 per month available, including costs of accommodation, maintenance and possible leisure activities.

Student life, Erasmus parties and leisure in Limoges

The university environment is usually calm and diverse, so surely you will not have time to get bored. The city offers a wide range of activities to do, both during the daytime and places to go out at night, like playing golf, going to a concert and having picnics with your friends in the Jardin de l'Evêché. It also has a rich natural heritage, where you can enjoy the tranquillity, walk or play sports, as in the Jardins d'Orsay and the Parc de l'Auzette.

Take advantage of your time to discover some places of leisure, such as the Parc Bellevue, an amusement park, and the Saint Pardoux lake, an ideal protected area with beaches, giant slides and other outdoor activities. Also, enjoy your stay by travelling very easily to other cities such as Toulouse and Bordeaux, and to other countries, like the United Kingdom, thanks to the airport it has.

Culture and gastronomy in Limoges, France

In this city, the capital of Limousin, you will find spectacular religious buildings, a wonderful mediaeval quarter in the historic centre, interesting monuments and charming corners. Go ahead and get to know all these buildings and corners:

• The Cathedral of Limoges (Cathédrale Saint-Étienne)

• The Botanical Garden of the Limoges Abbey (Jardins de l'Evêché), which includes a botanical garden, a French garden and the Museum of Fine Arts (Musée des Beaux-Arts).

• The Butchery district, a beautiful mediaeval quarter with narrow streets with wooden buildings built for the butchers' guild.

• The City hall (Hôtel de ville de Limoges).

• Some of the most important churches: the Chapel of Saint Aurelian (Chapelle Saint-Aurélien), the Church of Saint Michael of the Lions (Église Saint-Michel-des-Lions à Limoges) and the Church of Saint Peter (Église Saint-Pierre-du-Queyroix).

• What better way to get to know a city than getting lost in its streets and exploring all its corners!

In Limoges’ gastronomy abounds the meat (such as lamb, beef, pork, and veal) and land and river products. Some representative ingredients are Limousin apples and Périgord walnuts with a designation of origin, as well as red berries and purple mustard. Some specialities that you should try are the “bréjaude” (a bacon soup with vegetables), the “pâte de pommes de terre” (a kind of potato cake made with puff pastry) and the “Figou” (fresh goat's milk cheese in the shape of a fig and filled with a sweet). As for the typical desserts, the “bouligou” (a kind of crêpe covered with apples) and the “clafoutis” (a black cherry cake that has a mixture of flour, milk and eggs).

Advantages of doing Erasmus in Limoges

In this city, you will have the advantage of being able to see first-hand French culture and its local population, as well as all the international students with whom you will share endless adventures. In this destiny, you will be able to travel very easily to other cities, such as Toulouse and Bordeaux, and to other countries, such as the United Kingdom, while practising and improving your French and you taste its exquisite gastronomy. Enjoy and make this experience unique and unrepeatable!

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