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World's oldest backpacker' plans two-month trip to Europe at 95 years old

Australian backer Keith Wright loves nothing more than saving up his money to spend on extended budget trips around Europe, staying in hostels and soaking up the sights - there's only one difference between him and his teenage cohorts, this globetrotter is 95 years old.Read more:

London Limoges train

Limoges is one of the beautiful cities in the France. Overlooking a river among green hills, Limoges has long been synonymous with the finest porcelain, while its tradition of enamelware goes back even further. There are lot of places to hangout and always more to discover. The air of prosperity, style and joie de vivre continues today, with good shops and restaurants and plenty to do.

Limoges AttractionsThe most beautiful part of Limoges is The Cathedral Saint-Etienne, which was built between the 13th and 16th-centuries. The cathedral is one of the few gothic-style monuments in southern France. The nightlife of Limoges is not for the constant partier. The nights get quiet real fast and the people seem to like it that way. Although some bars are open quite late, the clientele is not the rowdy bunch, but more relaxed and easy-going.

Travel to Limoges by Eurostar

Eurostar trains are the symbol of speed, thrill and comfort. Eurostar trains are the most convenient and stress free means of transport to travel with in Europe. Due to its high speed of 186mph, the cities become closer. You can easily reach the Limoges with Eurostar, simply change at Paris and travel on to Limoges with Eurostar Partner SNCF. You simply need to hop on the Eurostar train from London St Pancras International Station to Gare Du Nord Paris station. From Paris Gare du Nord, take metro line 5 in the direction of Place d'Italie (or go by taxi) to Paris Austerlitz for frequent connecting trains. The journey will take 6hr 30 min to reach the beautiful city Limoges.

Limoges is one of the most visited cities of France and every year, millions of visitors go there from UK and other parts of the world.  Anyone who is visiting Limoges from UK, would definitely prefer Eurostar London Paris Train from St Pancras Station to Paris Gare Du Nord and then change to Limoges with SNCF, TGV, Thalys or ICE.

Attractions in Limoges

Limoges is a beautiful French city and few of the top attractions in Limoges are Bellevue Park, Limoges Cathedral, Adrien Dubouché Porcelain national museum, Adrien Dubouché Porcelain national museum, Aquarium in Limoges, Bernardaud factory.

Top things to do in Limoges

  • Limoges : Festival 1001 Notes: the year of the celloFrom 20/07/2010 to 20/07/2010
  • Limoges : De Terre et de Feu (of Earth and Fire): l'aventure de la céramique européenne à Limoges (the history of European ceramics in Limoges) - exhibitionFrom 18/06/2010 to 18/06/2010
  • Limoges : Aquarium du Limousin, Limoges, visitFrom 01/01/2009 to 01/01/2009
  • Limoges : Bernardaud factory in Limoges, visitFrom 01/01/2009 to 01/01/2009
  • Limoges : Musée National de la Porcelaine Adrien Dubouché, Limoges, visitFrom 01/01/2009 to 01/01/2009

 

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