Village de Saint Léons
Pretty village in the shape of an amphitheatre built on the flank of the hill with numerous architectural assets, but also natural ones like the botanical path or the earwig garden.
In ancient times the village was called Nobiliacum. It took the name of St-Léons in memory of Leontius, bishop of Bordeaux, who came here in the 6th century to flee the Visigoths
In addition to its grain market, the village has a rich architectural heritage: old monastery, fort-bas, sarcophagi, 15th century private castle (not open to visitors), 18th century fountain-washer... On the nature side, the botanical trail will take you through the woods (1 to 2 hours depending on the route). As for the insect garden known as the "earwig" it will allow you to discover these small animals present around the vegetable garden, the orchard, the pond, the compost, the wood pile... and their usefulness thanks to explanatory panels. Free access all year round. A free village map is available at the tourist information office or can be downloaded
The father of entomology, modern Jean-Henri Fabre, was born in St-Léons in 1823 into a modest rural family. He became a teacher and passed several bachelor's degrees and a doctorate. In 1901 his work was translated into most European languages and even into Japanese. His birth house is opened in July and August. Also visit Micropolis, the city of insects www.micropolis-aveyron.com
