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The church hosts the relics of Saint Martial, whose worship is organised by the brotherhoods Grande confrérie de saint Martial and the Confrérie des Porteurs de la Châsse. Besides, the church hosts the relics of Saint Loup and Saint Valerie, to which two other brotherhoods are dedicated. These relics are preserved in a 19th-century altarpiece that celebrates the miracles of Saint Martial. Moreover, the church has rich furniture, among which: two pietàs of the 15th century; two 15th-century stained-glass windows that represent the lives of Saint John the Baptist and of the Virgin Mary; a 15th-century statues of Saint Valerie.
The church of Saint Michel des Lions is one of the main churches in Limoges, Haute-Vienne, France. It derives its name from the two Gallo-Roman stone lions that stand guard at the entrance of the building.
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Musée du Four des Casseaux
is a remarkable industrial heritage site, renowned for its role in the city’s porcelain production. Built in 1900, this large, round kiln—classified as a historic monument—is the last of its kind in France and once fired up cooks up to 15,000 porcelain pieces at a time. Its innovative “flamme renversée” (reversed flame) design reflects the technical advances of the era. Is open to visitors, offering a unique glimpse into Limoges’ porcelain-making tradition and the city’s industrial past.