Les halles centrales

Built between 1885 and 1889, the halles centrales in Limoges are a fine example of late 19th century architecture. The structural steelwork with triangulated forms (14 tons each) was designed by two engineers, students of Eiffel's techniques, Levesque (who worked for a long time with Eiffel's design director - Seyrig) and Pesce. The exterior brick wall surrounds an area of 1,200 square metres, without any interior pillars. A beautiful frieze of 328 porcelain tiles enriches the decor. All different, these tiles evoke the products sold at the Halles: poultry, fish, game and flowers. Les Halles de Limoges is characterized by its bright interior. In addition to the busy stalls, there are two typical restaurants, where you can eat at large tables, elbow to elbow.