Tag: Haute-Vienne
Saint Léonard de Noblat: Pilgrims, Prisoners, Pastries, Porcelain, Paper
A two-part article in which we encounter in central France along the Way of Saint James: Leonard, the patron saint of prisoners; undernourished pilgrims; massepain, a rustic pastry, and a former hub of artisanship (paper, porcelain, leather).
Saint Leonard de Noblat: 500 Years of Paper Production
The Moulin du Got in Saint Leonard de Noblat (Haute-Vienne) is a wonderful example of a living historical site as it combines an artisanal papermaking factory, a print shop, an exhibition gallery and hands-on programming for all ages.
The Silence of Oradour-sur-Glane
As Elisabeth Esris walks the charred and shattered streets of Oradour-sur-Glane (near Limoges) with other visitors the uniformity of silence is remarkable. This is not a place for conversation or expletive even though each step leads to palpable savagery.