He became into a hermit in the Limousin forests, where he was followed by many disciples. He prayed for the wife of the King of the Franks giving birth to a male child, and it happened. As a reward, he received a piece of land in Nobiliacum (Noblat), where he founded an abbey. Around it, a village was established, which received the name of Saint-Léonard-de-Noblat.
Legend of Saint Leonoard de Noblat.