Allanche

Yours to Discover

Walk in the Cantal
The village of Allanche is know for its relaxed pace of living at the foot of the mountains of the Auvergne. Cascades cliff dwellings, the place offers pleasant walks and hikes. The festival of summer pastures, is an event which attracts thousands of visitors each year and it marks the transition of the herds of the pasture when they go up toward the sunny mountains ...

Besse-et-Saint-Anastaise

Yours to Discover

In the Kingdom of the Medicis
Besse-et- Saint-Anastaise is loacted in the heart of the Regional Natural Park of volcanoes. Built at 1050 meters of altitude on a lava flow, the architectural ensemble of Besse-et- Saint-Anastaise , composed of many old buildings, is distinguished by its great homogeneity and by its Pierre de Besse color . The narrow and paved alleys ,the picturesque stalls, the belfry that is classified as a historic monument and the 12th century St Andre church ... are indications of its rich past. Go back in time and follow the trail of the Medici, who made of Besse-et- Saint-Anastasie their stronghold for long years!

Église Saint-André de Besse-et-Saint-Anastaise

Churches, Abbeys and Chapels

The church in brief ...
The Saint Andre church was built in the XII century.It has elements of different architectural styles and of different centuries . Not to be missed ...
Its Gothic choir, its historic capitals , its stalls of the XVI century ...

Lac Pavin

Lakes, Forests, Panoramas and Caves

The lake in brief ...
Enjoy a fishing trip or a canoe ride along this charming lake that is rich in history and legends ... Le lac en bref...
Profitez d'une partie de pêche ou d'une promenade autour de ce charmant lac riche d'histoire et de légendes... The lake in brief ...
Enjoy a fishing trip or a ride around this charming lake that is rich in history and legends ...

Puy de Montchal

Lakes, Forests, Panoramas and Caves

The puy in brief ...
Enjoy a superb view on the region ...

Rue des Boucheries

Architecture and Heritage

The street in brief ...
Discover the remarkable houses bordering the rue des Boucheries... For the little story ...
Don't miss the queen Margot 's house where Marguerite of Valois had lived ...

Réserve Naturelle des Sagnes de la Godivelle

Lakes, Forests, Panoramas and Caves

The natural reserve of Sagnes of the Godivelle in brief ...
The natural reserve of Sagnes of the Godivelle belongs to the Regional Natural Park of the volcanoes of Auvergne.It is a peaty area that surrounds a glacial lake and the Lac-d'En-Bas, rich of fauna and flora.

Chapelle Sainte-Madeleine

Churches, Abbeys and Chapels

The site in brief...
Built in the 11th century, the chapel is located in a site offering a superb view on the region.

Puy d'Ysson

Lakes, Forests, Panoramas and Caves

Puy d'Ysson in brief ...
Discover a magnificent view on the Puys de la Comté and on the region from the Puy d'Ysson.

Château de Villeneuve-Lembron

Castles, fortresses and Manor Houses

The castle in brief ...
Discover this medieval castle, built in the XV century, that was the property of Rigaud of Aureille, servant of the kings of France. Not to be missed ...
The murals illustrating his life, the Renaissance ornaments, the furniture of that time, the tapestries of Aubusson ...