The final 19.5 km stage of the GR® de Pays Monts et Barrages en Limousin between Saint-Paul and Saint-Léonard-de-Noblat takes you across the wide plateaus interspersed with valleys, cradle of the Limousin breed.
After leaving the Saint-Paul basin, you reach the Allois forest before descending into the Vienne valley. The village of Chigot is home to the family of the famous master glassmaker Francis Chigot (1879-1960), famous for the stained glass he produced in his Limoges workshop, which was sold both in France and around the world.
Cross the Vienne River on the medieval bridge in the faubourg of Noblat before reaching the historic heart of Saint-Léonard-de-Noblat, with its collegiate church and half-timbered houses.
After leaving the Saint-Paul basin, you reach the Allois forest before descending into the Vienne valley. The village of Chigot is home to the family of the famous master glassmaker Francis Chigot (1879-1960), famous for the stained glass he produced in his Limoges workshop, which was sold both in France and around the world.
Cross the Vienne River on the medieval bridge in the faubourg of Noblat before reaching the historic heart of Saint-Léonard-de-Noblat, with its collegiate church and half-timbered houses.
