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Oradour-sur-Glane
Half a day: the memorial village and museum take 2–3 hours. Combine with a stop in Limoges or Poitiers on a longer trip.
Oradour-sur-Glane is a preserved ghost town and memorial to a Nazi massacre in 1944. The ruins, the underground museum and the new village are the only reasons to visit. Most travellers spend 2–3 hours here on a day trip from Limoges (25 min) or Poitiers (1 h).
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- Weather
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- Currency
- EUR
- Best months
- May–Sep
- avoid Dec–Feb (cold, short daylight)
- Airport
- LIG
- Nights
- 0 (day trip)
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Oradour-sur-Glane17 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Oradour-sur-Glane, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the euro (EUR, €).France-wide
- SIM or eSIMOrange, SFR, Bouygues Télécom and Free sell prepaid SIMs in their shops and at tabacs; ID is required to register.France-wide
- Tap waterTap water is safe everywhere unless signed otherwise.France-wide
- TippingRestaurant: Service is included; leave 5–10% in cash for good service.France-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/E. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.France-wide
- SafetyVery safe; the main risk is emotional impact.
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- RestroomsParis has free automatic public toilets (sanisettes); elsewhere use cafés (buy a coffee), museums and stations, where some charge €0.50–1 (≈ US$1–2).France-wide
- Emergency numbers17 police · 18 fire and ambulance · 112 European emergency number (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMany national museums close on Monday (Orsay, Versailles, Rodin) or Tuesday (Louvre, Pompidou's temporary sites).France-wide
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- AirportLIG Limoges – Bellegarde (About 25 km (16 mi); taxi or rental car needed).LIG Limoges – Bellegarde (About 16 mi (25 km); taxi or rental car needed).
- Getting aroundThe memorial site is compact and walkable.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffee€1.50–2.50 (≈ US$2–3)
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)5 km (3.1 mi) taxi3.1 mi (5 km) taxi€15–25 (≈ US$18–30)
- Museum or sight ticketMuseum entry€9 (≈ US$11) (check)
- Budget bedHostel bed in Limoges, a night, per person€25 (≈ US$30)
- Mid-range bedDouble room in Limoges, a night, per room€90 (≈ US$110)
- High-end bedDouble room in Limoges, a night, per room€140 (≈ US$170)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget €30 (≈ US$35) · Mid €50 (≈ US$60) · High €80 (≈ US$95)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- LIG Limoges – Bellegarde (About 25 km (16 mi); taxi or rental car needed)LIG Limoges – Bellegarde (About 16 mi (25 km); taxi or rental car needed)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
Feb
Avoid
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Mar
not flagged
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Apr
not flagged
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
May
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Jun
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Jul
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Aug
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Sep
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Oct
not flagged
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Nov
not flagged
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Dec
Avoid
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
Best: May–Sep. Avoid: Dec–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)), coolest Jan (2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C) low), wettest Jan (12 rain days), driest Jul (7). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Oradour-sur-Glane: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
12 rd
Feb
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
10 rd
Mar
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
11 rd
Apr
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
11 rd
May
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
11 rd
Jun
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
9 rd
Jul
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
7 rd
Aug
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
8 rd
Sep
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
9 rd
Oct
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
11 rd
Nov
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
12 rd
Dec
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
12 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
The memorial site is compact and walkable. A car is needed to reach the village from Limoges or Poitiers; there is no direct train.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
New village (Oradour-sur-Glane)
Small hotels and B&Bs; very quiet, limited dining.
Limoges
More choice of hotels and restaurants; 25 min drive.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- €30–50 (≈ US$35–60) excl. bed
- Mid
- €50–80 (≈ US$60–95) excl. bed
- High
- €80 (≈ US$95)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Double room in Limoges1 × 1 night × €90 | €90 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × €50 | €100 |
| Museum entry (Centre de la Mémoire)2 × €9 · check | €18 |
| Car rental, one day1 × €40 · check | €40 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | €25 |
| Trip total≈ €137 per person per day, bed included | €273≈ US$350 |
2026 estimate in euros; flights excluded.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | €1.50–2.50 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Lunch menu (café in new village) | €12–18 (≈ US$14–25) |
| Museum entry | €9 (≈ US$11) (check) |
| 5 km taxi | €15–25 (≈ US$18–30) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- The memorial is a place of respect: no loud behaviour, no drones, no picnicking inside the ruins.
- The museum is closed on some public holidays: check the official site.
- No food or drink inside the ruins; cafés are in the new village.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 17
- Fire and ambulance
- 18
- European emergency number
- 112
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À cette adresse, s'il vous plaîtTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police17
- Fire and ambulance18
- European emergency number112
Embassy
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Limoges → Oradour-sur-Glane by car: about 25 min, no tolls
- Poitiers → Oradour-sur-Glane by car: about 1 h, no tolls
Say or show
- Bonjour — Hello (bohn-zhoor)
- Merci — Thank you (mair-see)
- Où est le musée ? — Where is the museum? (oo ay luh myoo-zay)
- Combien ? — How much? (kom-byen)
English is not widely spoken in the village; basic French helps.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Oradour-sur-Glane. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: May–Sep · avoid Dec–Feb (cold, short daylight) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
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