Souvenir Medal Monnaie de Paris 2007 - Limoges - Gare des Bénédictins (87)

The Gare des Bénédictins in Limoges, France, is a railway station renowned for its impressive neo-Byzantine and neo-Romanesque architecture. Inaugurated in 1929, it is named after the Benedictine Abbey. The station serves as a significant transport hub in the Limousin region, offering connections to other major French cities. Its interior is equally remarkable, featuring a grand waiting hall adorned with ornate decorations. The Gare des Bénédictins is classified as a historical monument due to its architectural and cultural significance, and it is a tourist attraction because of its successful fusion of art and railway functionality.