Saint-Léon-sur-Vézère

Member of Les Plus Beaux Villages de France

The Vézère makes two bends in a row at Saint-Léon-sur-Vézère, a Périgord Noir village on the riverbank between Montignac-Lascaux and Les Eyzies. The 45th parallel crosses the commune, setting it halfway between the North Pole and the equator, and the GR 36 long-distance path runs through it for more than five kilometres.

Highlights

The riverside setting on two successive meanders of the Vézère
The GR 36 long-distance footpath, crossing the commune
The 45th parallel, halfway between the North Pole and the equator

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Population: 431

Things to see

Travel guide (Wikivoyage)

Saint-Léon-sur-Vézère est un village de Dordogne, classé parmi les plus beaux villages de France.

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Events through the year

Festival Più di Voce en Périgord Music and arts · Late July or early AugustOne or two performances in the church
Festival du Périgord noir Music and arts · AugustConcerts in the church
Rando Silex Sport and games · First Sunday of OctoberMountain bike and walking rides drawing over a thousand riders

Dates follow the traditional patterns described on Wikipedia and Wikivoyage: check locally before you travel.

Based on Wikipedia (Saint-Léon-sur-Vézère) (CC BY-SA).

Specialities of Nouvelle-Aquitaine

Typical of the region rather than of this village.

Jambon de BayonneCured meatSalt-cured ham dried for seven to twelve months
Piment d'EspeletteLocal produceChilli pepper brought from the Americas, grown in the Basque Country
Cannelé bordelaisSweetSmall fluted pastry from Bordeaux
ArmagnacDrinkBrandy used to flambé dishes and flavour tourtières
Black truffleLocal produceOne of the symbols of Périgord cooking, with walnut and foie gras
Boudin noir with chestnutsCured meat