The Limousin region’s enamels established Limoges’ reputation in medieval Europe, and the town has been renowned throughout the world for its porcelain masterpieces since the 19th century. The quality of its products, the magnificence of its articles and the refinement and transparency of the materials still maintain the reputation of its factories, some of which - such as Bernardaud, Haviland and Royal Limoges - are today international luxury brands.

Enamel

Porcelain

Stained glass

La connaissance de la porcelaine, matériau aux propriétés techniques et esthétiques  étonnantes – spécifiques à Limoges- a permis d’aborder la révolution technologique des céramiques techniques.

Le regroupement à Limoges de centre de recherches et de transfert de technologie, de formation et de nombreuses entreprises industrielles du secteur a conduit à la labellisation d’un Pôle de compétitivité : le pôle européen de la céramique.

Au sein, de la Technopole ESTER, une structure immobilière, le centre européen  de la céramique a ainsi vu le jour.

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The legacy of its prestigious past in the field of the “Arts du Feu”, (“Fire Arts” encompassing porcelain, enamel and glass-making) and its new skills in the field of technical ceramics have naturally led Limoges to coordinate the UNIC (Urban Innovation in Ceramics Network): a European network of ceramic-producing cities.

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City of Limoges, the delegates of the European network UNIC (Urban Network for Innovation in Ceramics) and those from the Asian cities that share a strong tradition in ceramics, created an international network.

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