Discover here all our destination ideas in Limousin, New Aquitaine region. Limoges, Tulles, Brive la Gaillarde, Haute-Vienne or Corrèze and the French culinary specialties related to Limousin.
Monsieur de France gives you, each time, the name of the historical region, and the name of the administrative region.
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Corrèze is magnificent. So many valleys, so much greenery and so many treasures, including one of the most beautiful villages in France: Collonges la rouge. Red, and that's what jumps out at you when you discover the village, which is entirely made up of red sandstone houses. A village that deserves a detour and a real stopover.
Tourism
Limousin / Nouvelle Aquitaine
Visiting Limoges: what to see in the porcelain capital
Jérôme Prod'homme
In the heart of Haute-Vienne, Limoges combines heritage, expertise, and a gentle lifestyle along the Vienne River. It is the city that has brought porcelain to its highest level of beauty, and a City of Art and History where you can stroll from medieval streets to renowned museums, from terraced gardens to Art Deco architecture.
article updated on December 10, 2025
Made in France
Limousin / Nouvelle Aquitaine
Marie Vernet: the first fashion model in history
Jérôme Prod'homme
Marie Vernet is considered the first fashion model in history. In the mid-19th century, she presented clothing designed by Charles Frederick Worth to clients, replacing static mannequins with a real person.
French cooking
Limousin / Nouvelle Aquitaine
Authentic French Cherry Clafoutis Easy Recipe
Jérôme Prod'homme
Are you looking for that perfect "effortless" French dessert to impress your guests at your next dinner party? The Cherry Clafoutis is the gold standard of French country baking—a rustic, melt-in-your-mouth custard cake that sits somewhere between a Dutch Baby pancake and a fine flan. Monsieur de France brings you the traditional family recipe from the heart of Limousin, ensuring a result that is both creamy and sophisticated. Experience the true French Art de Vivre with a dessert that celebrates fresh, seasonal fruit in the most delicious way.
