To your left, you’ll spot a rather unusual building—easily recognizable thanks to the colorful mosaics that cover its entire façade. This is the Pavillon du Verdurier, one of Limoges’ most iconic landmarks and a listed Historic Monument since 1975. It was built in 1919 by architect Roger Gonthier, the same man behind Limoges’ stunning train station. Made of reinforced concrete in the Art Deco style, the pavilion is decorated with vibrant mosaics and ceramic stoneware crafted by the Gentil & Bourdet factory in Paris. Originally, it served as a refrigerated pavilion where imported meat was stored and sold. It later became a covered market, and then, for over three decades, the city’s main bus station. In 1978, the building was restored and repurposed as an exhibition space—a role it continues to play today. If it happens to be open while you’re passing by, feel free to step inside and take a look around.