🇫🇷【Travelogue】Limoges: France's "Jingdezhen" of Porcelain

🫖 The Porcelain Capital with a Twist While Limoges earned fame as France’s ceramic heartland after kaolin clay was discovered nearby in 1768 (hello, snow-white porcelain!), calling it "France’s Jingdezhen" might be a stretch. Unlike China’s porcelain metropolis, the "ceramic vibe" here is subtle—no streets lined with kilns or artisan workshops at every corner. A tad disappointing? Maybe. But dig deeper, and you’ll find hidden elegance. 🌟 Must-Visit Gems 1️⃣ Limoges Porcelain Museum (Musée National Adrien Dubouché) 🏛️ 12,000+ pieces spanning Europe’s finest: Meissen (DE), Royal Doulton (UK), and even Chinese exports. Pro Tip: The Art Nouveau gallery is a showstopper! 2️⃣ Gare de Limoges-Bénédictins 🚂 Ranked among France’s most beautiful train stations, this 1929 Neoclassical-Beaux Arts hybrid dazzles with stained glass and a clock tower. (📸 Golden hour alert!) 3️⃣ Old Town Wander 🏰 Cathédrale St-Étienne: A 600-year construction with Gothic-Romanesque drama. Église St-Michel-des-Lions: Spot the bronze lion statues guarding its doors! 🤔 The Verdict Limoges won’t scream "porcelain paradise," but it whispers craftsmanship through: Museum masterpieces 🖼️ Architectural grandeur ⛪ Quaint café terraces ☕ (where even your teacup is a Limoges original). #PorcelainPilgrimage #LimogesDiaries #FrenchHiddenGems #SlowTravel