Visited: La Souterraine, La Jonchere St.Maurice, Limoges, Solignac, St.Leonard de Noblat.
Stay: Auriat dam- free aire, parking and services as well as toilet. N45.878601 E1.64266
It was a busier day than expected with lots of stops as we travelled the country roads of Limousin. We began with La Souterraine, where we stayed last night, driving to the centre ville. The towns main attractions can be found in the square - The granite Notre Dame church which is an important stop for the Compostela pilgrims and Porte St.Jean, the 13th C old gate house.
Further down the road, we had a quick look around La Jonchere St.Maurice, which of course included a church.
We arrived in Limoges and found a parking area just 10mins walk from gothic style, St.Etienne cathedral. It was built during the 13th to 19th century and is surrounded by beautiful gardens.
As it was time for lunch, we decided to join the French in their tradition, choosing a restaurant in the Place de la Motte.
Cheers- it’s very thirsty work being a tourist!
The lovely covered market with its red bricks and ceramic tiles, that is also here, was currently under renovation.
We had a look in the church St.Michel des Lions (gallo Roman statues).
We strolled through the Cour du Temples with its pretty half timbered townhouses with column arcades.
The beautiful Verdurier Pavillon decorated with floral and stoneware mosaics was once used to store meat imported from Argentina.
In the same square we had a look at St.Pierre church.
On our way back to Bluey we walked along the River Vienne and had a look at the 13thC bridge.
In Solignac we were impressed by the Roman Abbey church with its 12thC domes.
We also strolled down to look at the Roman bridge.
Then off we were again to St.Leonard de Noblat which is also on St.James of Compostela pilgrim way.
The tomb of Saint Leonard is in the church as well as some of his relics. He was know as a liberator of prisoners, hence the shackles.
As we walked through the numerous squares in the medieval centre, we admired the 17thC houses with different shaped towers.
Door of the day
As we weren’t to keen staying in town we choose a quiet spot next to a lake 20km away.
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