Ancien couvent et collégiale de Saint-Léonard de Noblat

5 good reasonsto come to Saint Léonard de Noblat

5 good reasons to come to Saint Léonard de Noblat and surroundings

Why come to Saint-Léonard de Noblat? We’ve listed 5 good reasons. This pearl of the Limousin won’t leave you indifferent!

You’ll discover one of France’s Most Beautiful Detours, a medieval historic heart that invites you to stroll, a UNESCO-listed collegiate church, a land of ancestral know-how, small Limousin villages, unspoilt countryside where you can recharge your batteries…

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Visite guidée de Saint Léonard de Noblat

1. A medieval port of call

in the picturesque town of Saint Léonard de Noblat in Limousin.

The medieval town of Saint-Léonard de Noblat lies in the heart of the Haute-Vienne region, between the city of Limoges and the Lac de Vassivière, on the edge of the Parc Naturel Régional de Millevaches. Finish your visit to the historic center!

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2. A UNESCO-recognized heritage

Let yourself be seduced by Saint-Léonard de Noblat.

Listed as a Remarkable Site and City and the only Remarkable Heritage Site in Limousin, Saint-Léonard de Noblat’s old town features a Romanesque collegiate church, a UNESCO-listed pilgrimage route to Santiago de Compostela in France, as well as a series of narrow streets, squares and preserved medieval facades.

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Porcelaine de Limoges décorée à la main à la fabrique Carpenet de Saint Léonard de Noblat

3. A land of ancestral know-how

still alive to discover

Limoges porcelain, leather and paper are well represented in Saint-Léonard de Noblat, earning the city the “Ville et Métiers d’Art” and “Pays d’art et d’histoire” labels.

4. A gourmet break

to Saint-Léonard de Noblat around marzipan

In this Plus Beau Détour de France, gastronomy also reigns supreme with gourmet specialities. Come and taste the marzipan of Saint-Léonard de Noblat, the marbled meat of the Limousin, the candied prunes…

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Dégustation de Massepains de Saint Léonard de Noblat

Randonnée en VTT à Saint Léonard de Noblat - Etang de la Chapelle

5. The peaceful countryside of Limousin

where you can relax and unwind

The countryside of the Communauté de Communes de Noblat around Saint-Léonard de Noblat offers meadows and bocages where water is omnipresent. Its peaceful villages boast a small heritage of buildings typical of the Limousin. Explore this verdant playground on foot, on horseback or by bike…

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