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A Centenary Legues 1.7 Million Euros to the Museum of Limoges to Buy a Renoir: a Street Will Bear the Name of Georgette Laporte

Summary by Pleine Vie
A last gesture can sometimes mark the history of a city. By legging 1.7 million euros in Limoges, Georgette Laporte, who died at the age of 101, allowed the Musée des Beaux-Arts to enrich its collections sustainably with the acquisition of a work by Pierre-Auguste Renoir. This decision, taken in the absence of direct heirs, shows a deep attachment to the local cultural heritage. To thank this generous donor, the municipality decided to give its …
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A last gesture can sometimes mark the history of a city. By legging 1.7 million euros in Limoges, Georgette Laporte, who died at the age of 101, allowed the Musée des Beaux-Arts to enrich its collections sustainably with the acquisition of a work by Pierre-Auguste Renoir. This decision, taken in the absence of direct heirs, shows a deep attachment to the local cultural heritage. To thank this generous donor, the municipality decided to give its …

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Pleine vie broke the news on Tuesday, July 7, 2026.
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