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Built on the site of a Gallo-Roman villa, Saint-Leonce Church A was originally a Benedictine priory,

attached to Sarlat Abbey. The sanctuary, which is entirely stone-tile roofed, was partially rebuilt after suffering damage during the flooding of the Vézère River in 1961.

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On the Banks of the River Vézère Nestled in a meander of the River Vézère, Saint-Léon has retained the authenticity of its medieval origins. Various routes can be taken to discover the village. Along the narrow streets visitors can admire: the XIth and XIIth century Romanesque church A  ; its restoration in 1965 uncovered several layers of painted murals (below) ; Sainte-Croix expiatory chapel; De La Salle Manor machicolations (XIVth), and Clérans Castle gothic architecture (above) B  . Nearby, Conquil Leisure Park and Troglodytic Site C  , will delight young and old.

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Once you are comfortably seated by the riverside, let yourself be tempted by appetising suggestions at the Déjeu- ner sur l’Herbe Restaurant D   (opposite) : hot toasted bread, tasting plates, gene- rous helpings of 100% natural colourful salads, walnut cake. In the village center, the Restaurant de la Poste E   serves traditional dishes with typical regional ingredients: cep mushrooms, foie-gras, duck breast. Riverside Delicacies

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