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Limoges
France, officially the French Republic, is a country whose metropolitan territory is located in Western Europe and comprises various overseas islands and territories which are located in other regions. Metropolitan France extends from the Mediterranean Sea to the English Channel and the North Sea, and from the Rhine to the Atlantic Ocean. At 674,843 square kilometres, France is the world's 40th-largest country after Myanmar. France is a member of The European Union and Paris is the capital of this nation. The sole official language of France is French. Since prehistoric times, France has been a crossroads of trade, migrations, and invasions.
Limoges is a city and commune in France, the prefecture of the Haute-Vienne departement, and the administrative capital of the Limousin region. The chief city of the Haute-Vienne is Limoges. In fact, Limoges is the only city of any size in the departement with all other towns having a population of less than 20,000.
As of 1999, the population of Limoges stood at 133,968 within an area of 77.45 square kilometers and had a population density of 1,730 inhabitants or limougeauds, as they are referred to, per square kilometer. It is situated at an altitude of 209 meters to 431 meters above sea level.
Limoges is known worldwide for its medieval enamels, Limoges enamels on copper, for its 19th century porcelain, Limoges porcelain and for its oak barrels, Limousin oak, which are used for Cognac production. Its main attractions are the 10th century Crypt of Saint Martial, the Gothic cathedral of St-Etienne, begun in 1273 and finished only in 1888, the 14th to17th centuries Chapelle Saint-Aurelien, the 12th century church of St-Pierre-du-Queyroix, the 14th century St-Michel-des-Lions, the bridges of Saint Martial, dating from the Roman era, and of the 13th century St-Etienne, the 17th century Bishops' Palace or Palais de l'Eveche, The modern Gare des Benedictins, inaugurated in 1929. The 17th century Chateau de La Borie and the remains of the 12th century Castle of Chalucet.
France today is one of the most modern countries in the world and is a leader among European nations. There's a term for their seductive lifestyle, Douce France or Sweet France and you'll find yourself using it often. Douce France taught the world just how sweet life should be.
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