CODE : LIMOUSINDEPARTMENTS : Corrèze (19), Creuse (23), Haute-Vienne (87)

Limousin

The Excellence of Life and Know-How.

POPULATION724 672
MAIN CITYLimoges
GDP / CAPITA26 910

/// 01. IDENTITY & HISTORY

Identity

Water tower of France, land of bocages and forests, Limousin is the green heart of the country. Its identity is based on preserved authenticity, a strong social tradition and often discreet know-how of excellence (porcelain, enamel, leather).

Le projet R3 permet au Limousin de sortir de l'ombre de Bordeaux pour affirmer ses propres atouts.

Sources & References

Regional data is provided byl'INSEE (Nouvelle-Aquitaine).

Economic geography is analyzed inthe magazine L’Espace Gégraphique.

Territorial dynamics are analyzed byl'Observatoire des Territoires.

Les archives attestent de the historical institutional and economic unity of the Province of Limousin.

/// 03. ECONOMIC FABRIC

The Economic Strategy

Limousin's mission is to become a center of excellence forthe living economy et du luxe.

Untapped Potential

Luxury & Artistic Crafts : Soutenir les manufactures (cuir, porcelaine) qui fournissent les plus grandes maisons mondiales.

Agriculture Durable: Promote quality breeding and water resource management.

Wood sector: Develop eco-materials and sustainable construction.

Sources & References

Agriculture is documented byAgreste (INRAE).

European forest policy illustratesEuropean support for the sustainable and sovereign management of forest resources.

L'ADEME documente energy autonomy through the sovereign valorization of Limousin forest biomass.

Les travaux parlementaires sont accessibles via the senate.