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Top 5 culinary specialitiesof Saint Léonard de Noblat

5 culinary specialities from Saint Léonard de Noblat

Looking for a gourmet break in Limousin? Let yourself be tempted by the culinary specialties of Saint-Léonard de Noblat in Haute-Vienne. The medieval town may be famous for its marzipan, but there are plenty of other sweet and savory treats to tempt you. Discover the 5 must-try specialties during your stay! 😋

At a glance

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1. Saint Léonard marzipan

An emblematic specialty of the town, Saint Léonard de Noblat marzipan is a small almond cookie.

Crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside, it’s hard to resist! In fact, why even try? What’s more, it’s not just a delicacy, it’s a little piece of history: legend has it that it was brought back by pilgrims coming back from Santiago de Compostela. 😊

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2. Limousin beef

A fiery beacon in the green fields, the Limousin cow is an integral part of the Haute-Vienne landscape.

Hurray! Saint Léonard de Noblat is the cradle of the Limousin cattle breed! Come and say hello to the statue of the bull that pays homage to the breed in the medieval town’s main square, before sampling this red, tender and delicately marbled meat in our restaurants! 🥩

©Basse côte limousine|Restaurant Le Saint Antoine

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3. Saint Léonard prunes

What is this purple “jewel” that adorns the orchards and lanes of Saint Léonard de Noblat? It’s the little Saint Léonard plum! This ancient variety of Limousin is traditionally preserved in successive baths of sugar. This is the recipe for the Saint Léonard prune, which goes wonderfully well with chocolate or plum brandy…

Isn’t this a great idea for a gourmet gift to bring back from your vacations? Psst, here are even more ideas… 🎁

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4. Chestnut cake

The emblematic tree of the Limousin, the chestnut tree is still very present in Haute-Vienne. Closely linked to the region’s history, it was nicknamed “the breadfruit tree“.

Today’s bakers and confectioners pay homage to the chestnut tree, baking fine cakes with the aroma of local chestnuts. To be enjoyed without moderation! 😋

©Pâté De Pommes De Terre Pascalain|©Pascalain

5. Potato pâté

After the chestnut, the potato holds a prominent place in Limousine gastronomy. A rustic, gourmet dish, the “pâté de pommes de terre” is a potato pâté that combines the crispness of puff pastry, the mellowness of potatoes and the sweetness of crème fraîche (without meat, for the purists!).

In short, a real concentrate of local flavors. Don’t wait any longer to try them at our bakeries, caterers and brasseries! 🥧