Saint-Léons is built amphitheatrically on a hillside. Anyone considering Saint-Léons as a travel destination may wish to rent a holiday apartment there.
Nature
An indoor visit to Micropolis includes a tropical butterfly house as well as a huge ant colony. Le chemin de la biodiversité at Micropolis comprises four biodiversity areas: the Toubière, the Haie des proies & des prédateurs, the Coin des recycleurs and the Allée aux papillons (& autres butineurs...). In the bog area of Le chemin de la biodiversité, carnivorous plants such as cotton grass and sundew grow.
The Sentier botanique de St-Léons offers a 2.5 km circular trail taking approximately two hours. Along the path, around 30 information boards are displayed on trees from different natural habitats. The Sentier botanique de St-Léons is freely accessible all year round.
The Jardin d’insectes dit du perce-oreille is free and freely accessible all year round. It presents insects in and around the vegetable garden, orchard, pond, compost and woodpile; their importance is explained using information boards.
Culture and History
The Peyrelevade dolmen measures approximately 5 m × 3.4 m. The Peyrelevade site offers a viewpoint over the surrounding Grands Causses. Fort Bas is a freestanding building that was fortified at the end of the Middle Ages.
The Maison Natale de Jean-Henri Fabre in Saint-Léons bears the “Maison des Illustres” label and displays the childhood surroundings of the entomologist. It includes an adjoining exhibition room with a collection of preserved insects.
Trails and Activities
La balade de Jean-Henri Fabre is a family-friendly circular route of around 3.5 km around Saint-Léons, beginning at Micropolis. The route leads visitors to discover Micropolis, the botanical educational trail, the insect garden and the birthplace of Jean-Henri Fabre. The Sur les pas de Jean-Henri Fabre route begins at the Micropolis car park in Saint-Léons.
Geocaching in Saint-Léons is a modern, smartphone-based treasure hunt for hidden caches in the village. For geocaching in Saint-Léons, park opposite the tourist office and continue on foot.
The service at Pierre Pointue offers guided electric mountain bike outings by reservation. Location de VTT électrique à la Pierre Pointue offers electric mountain bike rentals for exploring Saint-Léons and its surroundings.
