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Limousin

Limousin is a historical region of central France, corresponding to the modern departments of Corrèze, Haute-Vienne and Creuse. The regional capital is Limoges, a city noted for its porcelain industry. The area sits in the Massif Central and includes a mix of forests, rivers and agricultural land. As an administrative region, Limousin existed from 1956 until 2016, when it was merged into the larger Nouvelle-Aquitaine region.

Limousin is also the name of a breed of beef cattle developed in the area. Limousin cattle

The name Limousin is also associated with the Occitan-speaking cultural zone of the same region. The Limousin

are
typically
medium
to
large
and
range
in
color
from
pale
red
to
a
darker
reddish
shade.
They
are
known
for
muscular
development,
a
lean
carcass
and
good
calving
ease,
traits
that
support
efficient
beef
production.
The
breed
is
maintained
by
breed
associations
and
is
widely
used
in
crossbreeding
programs
to
improve
growth,
feed
efficiency
and
yield.
They
are
well
adapted
to
pasture-based
systems
and
temperate
climates
and
are
common
in
France
and
various
parts
of
Europe
and
beyond.
dialect,
a
variety
of
Occitan,
forms
part
of
the
linguistic
and
cultural
heritage
of
the
area,
which
is
closely
tied
to
Limoges
and
the
broader
Limousin
identity.