Gourmet walks and picnics in Limousin
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Gourmet walk on Limousin with Saint Léonard marzipan
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Fans of gourmet walks? Head for Saint-Léonard de Noblat, one of Plus Beaux Détours de France! Enjoy a hike to discover the mills, small villages and streams of its countryside. With plenty of viewpoints over the medieval town and its collegiate church, listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO as part of France’s pilgrimage routes to Santiago de Compostela. ⛪
And after the effort, the comfort! Head to the village of Saint-Léonard de Noblat to discover a gourmet speciality: marzipan! Made from almonds, egg white and sugar, this soft biscuit was given to pilgrims on their way to Santiago de Compostela. You can try it in several of the city’s patisseries. 🥧
Gourmet walks also take on an urban air at Limousin. This 9km loop in the heart of Limoges invites you to follow the banks of the Vienne. Cross ancient bridges, green parks and historic districts, in a calm and relaxing environment at the foot of the cathedral. An ideal walk to discover the porcelain capital in a different way. ✨
After your stroll, make a gourmet stop to try Trépaïs, a typical cake from Limousin à la châtaigne (click on the + for Limousin addresses). This soft, triangular dessert, devised by the region’s pastry chefs, pays tribute to this emblematic fruit from Limousin by combining it with chocolate and hazelnuts… a treat! 😋
Limoges Bords De Vienne
Macaron Du Dorat
Our third suggestion for gourmet walks is a circuit starting from Le Dorat, one of the Haute-Vienne’s Petites Cités de Caractère and the historic capital of the Basse Marche. This beautiful walk takes you to the heart of the majestic Monts de Blond. ✨
Before your hike, don’t forget to stop off at Délice Gourmand, to discover the town’s sweet speciality, the macaron du Dorat. Crunchy and melt-in-your-mouth, it’ll make a well-deserved snack on the way. 😋
In the heart of kaolin country, this easy walk takes you around Lake Arfeuille, past small villages, peaceful meadows and Limousin cows. The trail passes the hermitage cave of Saint Arédius, founder of Saint-Yrieix la Perche, before returning to the swimming lake and its outdoor leisure facilities.
After the effort, head for the picturesque historic centre to savour the famous madeleine from Saint-Yrieix, a small, soft, shell-shaped cake that local craftsmen now make in delicious flavoured versions.
Madeleines Saint Yrieix
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Larena De Saint Junien A Sweet Speciality From Limousin
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This gourmet walk, starting in Saint-Junien, follows the Glane valley while offering beautiful panoramic views of the Monts de Blond. 📸
Take the opportunity to discover Saint-Junien, its heritage and its gourmet speciality l’Arena. A little cloud of deliciousness to discover at the Faure patisserie. 🍰
Let’s continue our selection of walks that are as good for the calves as they are for the taste buds with a great hike in the woods. Head for the Loges forest, a remarkable natural site at Limousin. Between shady paths and ancient heritage, the site also reveals some Gallo-Roman remains. 🌳
Then head off to meet Toinou, a soft biscuit available in a range of flavours: chestnut, hazelnut, prune, blueberry… Located 8km away in Saint Yrieix sous Aixe, the traditional biscuit factory also makes tasty savoury cakes: enough to concoct a complete meal for a picnic hike… yum! 🍽️
Autumn walk on Limousin in the Foret des Loges at Saint Priest sous Aixe
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Le Pelaud Specialite Gourmande Deymoutiers A Decouvrir Au Detour Dune Balade En Limousin C Benoit Barlet
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Discover the natural setting of the Vienne gorges and the many panoramic views over the surrounding countryside. 🍃
Discover the town, its heritage and its collegiate church and enjoy a stop at the renowned ChouBeurrePomme patisserie to sample pelaud, the local delicacy! 🧁
