Limoges town hall was destroyed in a fire, but a million euros has been raised for its reconstruction. Restoration is expected to begin in 2028.
Fire destroys Limoges town hall
During demonstrations on October 17, the town hall of Limoges was destroyed by fire. The building, inaugurated in 1883, had its roof and belfry collapse after a criminal fire caused by radical elements who broke windows and forced open the doors during the national mobilization. Fundraising campaign reaches one million euros
A fundraising campaign launched for the reconstruction of the town hall reached one million euros on Monday, November 2, more than two weeks after the fire. The Heritage Foundation opened the fundraiser, which had received 1,007,700 euros in donations by midday on Monday from over 9,000 donors. Restoration plans announced
According to the Ministry of Culture, the weakened elements of the town hall will be consolidated by early 2027, with the installation of a temporary cover. Main construction is expected to begin in 2028 and be completed by 2030-2031, though the total cost of the restoration is still under evaluation. Government support and tax incentives
Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu announced shortly after the fire that the town hall would be fully classified as a historical monument, making it eligible for state funding. He also promised that the costs would be covered by the state with support from public and private patronage, including the Heritage Foundation’s campaign. Legislative action supports donations
By the end of October, the National Assembly approved an amendment to the state’s 2027 budget bill, offering tax reductions of up to 75% and a cap of 1,000 euros for donations intended for the reconstruction of the town hall.
