Bishop's Palace Botanical Garden

The garden of the Évêché, in Limoges

The garden of the Évêché is a magnificent botanical garden that descends in terraces towards the Vienne, at the foot of the cathedral of Limoges. The Limoges audio-guided tour stops here to evoke this haven of greenery perched on one of the seven hills of the town, that offers fine views over the river.

The terraced garden above the Vienne

You are in the garden of the Évêché, that overlooks the river, the Vienne, from the slopes of the Puy Saint-Étienne. It is said that Limoges is built on seven hills, and here we are on one of them, at the foot of the cathedral and the former episcopal palace that shelters the Museum of Fine Arts. This garden, that is tiered in successive terraces descending towards the river, is one of the finest green spaces of the town. Laid out in the former gardens of the palace of the bishops, it associates a rich and careful botanical garden, where you discover collections of labelled, medicinal, ornamental and thematic plants, with a garden of pleasure with flowery beds, lawns and landscaped alleys. From its terraces, the gaze embraces fine perspectives over the Vienne, its old bridges and the green hillsides, in a peaceful and romantic setting. It is a place of promenade, relaxation and botanical discovery much appreciated by the Limoges people, that offers a green breathing in the heart of the town. With the cathedral that dominates it, it composes one of the finest pictures of Limoges. A botanical garden and a flowery belvedere, the garden of the Évêché is a fine stop of the discovery of the town.

What to see

Here you stroll in the garden that is tiered in terraces descending towards the Vienne, at the foot of the cathedral, laid out in the former gardens of the palace of the bishops; it associates a rich botanical garden, with collections of labelled plants, with a flowery garden of pleasure, and offers from its terraces fine views over the river, its bridges and the hillsides. The garden of the Évêché is a flowery belvedere of Limoges. It is a fine stop, to be explored on foot.

Practical information

The garden of the Évêché lies at the foot of the cathedral, on the slopes descending towards the Vienne, in the heart of Limoges, reachable on foot. It is a public open-air garden, generally freely accessible during opening hours, which vary according to the season. It is a pleasant place of promenade and relaxation, especially in fine weather.

What is the garden of the Évêché in Limoges?

A magnificent garden that is tiered in terraces descending towards the Vienne, at the foot of the cathedral, on one of the seven hills of Limoges, laid out in the former gardens of the palace of the bishops; it associates a rich botanical garden with collections of labelled plants with a flowery garden of pleasure, and offers fine views over the river and the hillsides.

Where is the garden of the Évêché in Limoges?

At the foot of the cathedral, on the slopes descending towards the Vienne, in the heart of Limoges, in France.