Student life
At the crossroads of major European roads, Limoges is popular for its living environment, but it is best known for being one of the cheapest student cities in France.
Living and studying in Limoges means participating in a dense and vibrant contemporary creative environment: Réseau Astre , the visual arts network of Nouvelle-Aquitaine (union of the associations Cinq, 25, Cartel and Fusée): FRAC Artothèque Nouvelle-Aquitaine , Centre dramatique National ( Théâtre de l'Union and its theatrical academy ), national stages ( Jean Lurçat in Aubusson , L'empreinte in Brive-Tulle ), departmental museum of Contemporary Art (Rochechouart), International Centre for Art and Landscape (Ile de Vassivière), National Circus Centre – Le Sirque in Nexon , as well as numerous associations and collectives.
It also means benefiting from cultural facilities: Limoges Opera , municipal cultural centers , Zenith , Francophone Multimedia Library (free), cinemas ; and also quality sports facilities : the Palais des sports (a major venue for French basketball), Aquapolis aquatic center , etc.
Finally, it means enjoying one of the lowest costs of living, particularly in terms of housing.
With nearly 23 students, Limoges is the 000rd university city in the region. Between dynamism and simplicity of living, the big names in the industry that it has make it the leading economic center in the Center-West.
