. Founded by the Gauls as an oppidum overlooking the Vienne River, Limoges (Haute-Vienne) became a crossroads of major highways during the Roman period, when it was known as Augustoritum. With the invasions of the 4th century, the population center...

Coordinates: 45°49′09″N, 01°15′05″E Limoges (Lemòtges / Limòtges in Occitan) is a city and commune in France, the préfecture of the Haute-Vienne département, and the administrative capital of the Limousin région. Population city: 137,502...