Originally Posted by
steveo3002
why limoges..i can fly there for cheap from near my house
just wanted a gentle intro to france to build my confidence and see how i like it
Yes, if you read my post I suspected that. Ryanair also goes to Tours.
Well, France is a beautiful country, and liking it will depend on your interests. Scenery, history, food, wine, etc. But if you vegetate somewhere you won't get a good feel for the place.
France is a highly rural country, after you leave the cities it is tgruly "middle of nowhere". It's remarkable, considering this is a country of 55 million.
As I've said, the roads are in A1 condition, and very well marked. The Tours area will have a lot more history, architecture, and is really just as rural as the Limousin.
Try to get a Gite or Chambre d'Hote, less formal places to stay run by a family. Very low key, and very gentle.