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Collégiale de Saint Léonard de Noblat classée à l'UnescoSaint-Léonard-de-Noblat
The medieval town of LimousinJust 20 minutes by train from Limoges, Saint-Léonard-de-Noblat is a must-see. Awarded the “Petite Cité de Caractère®” label, its historic centre and cobbled streets will charm you.
Its Romanesque collegiate church, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site as part of the Pilgrim’s Way to Santiago de Compostela, is a major attraction. It’s the perfect way to combine a stroll with authenticity!
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Eymoutiers
Ancient city of tannersLess than an hour by train from Limoges, Eymoutiers invites you to explore the Millevaches plateau.
This “Petite Cité de Caractère®” (small town of character) boasts a remarkable heritage, including a collegiate church with 15th-century stained glass windows, a former Ursuline convent and granite and slate tanners’ houses.
The birthplace of the painter, Paul Rebeyrolle, the town is home to his museum where his powerful works extend the cultural experience . 🎨
Eymoutiers Town
Le DoratLe Dorat
The fortified townAccessible by regional express train (TER), Le Dorat boasts an exceptional heritage. As you wander through its narrow streets steeped in history, you will discover a “Petite Cité de Caractère®” with a rich past.
The Porte Bergère, the only fortified gateway in the Haute-Vienne, is still a reminder of the shepherdesses of yesteryear! 🐑 But it’s above all the majestic collegiate church of Saint-Pierre-aux-Liens, the largest in central France, that impresses with its fortress-like appearance!
Fancy a gourmet break? Try an almond-based macaroon from Le Dorat. Crunchy and melting, it’s sure to delight gourmets!
Saint-Yrieix-la-Perche
The Most Beautiful Detours in FranceListed as one of the “Most Beautiful Detours in France”, Saint-Yrieix invites you to stroll through its medieval streets and immerse yourself in its history.
Discover the collegiate church and the Tour du Plô, the town’s oldest monument.
And to extend the experience, treat yourself to local Arédian products: Cul-Noir pork or the famous Bijou madeleine. 😋
Vue aérienne cité médiévale de Saint-Yrieix 
Chapiteau Vaisseauphilippe LaurenconNexon
The art of live performanceJust 20 minutes from Limoges by TER (regional express train), Nexon is a surprisingly dynamic cultural centre.
Between its Renaissance château and its vast park, immerse yourself in 350 years of family history. You’ll also discover the oldest working stud farms in France, testimony to a prestigious equestrian past.
The town has also forged a unique identity around the contemporary circus arts, making it a lively place to be. 🎪
Saint-Junien
The glove-making townNicknamed the glove-making city, Saint-Junien has built its reputation on leatherworking since the XIᵉ century. Today, you can discover its glove factories, leather goods workshops and the Hermès unit, a symbol of excellence.
But there’s more to the town than its crafts: the collegiate church, Notre-Dame-du-Pont chapel, Maison des Consuls and the terraces of Saint-Amand Abbey tell the story of its history.
And don’t forget the Corot site for a relaxing break on the banks of the Glane.💧
Département Haute Vienne 87 - Site Corot - Saint Junien 2022 - Maxime Authier
Abbatiale Solignac Mathieu FontaineSolignac
The village with a thousand years of historyAccessible by bus, Solignac has a peaceful atmosphere. At the heart of the village stands the Saint-Pierre-Saint-Paul abbey church, the only Romanesque church with domes in the Limousin.
Founded in the VIIᵉ century by Saint Éloi, adviser to King Dagobert, it bears witness to over 1,400 years of history. ⛪
A must-see stop on the Richard the Lionheart Route!
