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Circuit du livradois - The Livradois castles (cyclo loop n°4)
Description
This tour takes you on a journey through time... from Gallo-Roman times to the time of the knights!
At the gateway to the cutlery town of Thiers, you leave Pont-de-Dore for Lezoux and its Ceramics Museum, which traces the history of ceramics production back to Gallo-Roman times.
A pleasant, often shady drive takes you to Ravel and its magnificent château with its terrace designed by Le Nôtre.
You'll then pass through Billom, a famous medieval town.
Then on to the Château de Mauzun, a 13th-century fortress often referred to as the Giant of Auvergne.
Approx. 3 hrs 55 min, average speed 20 km/h.
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Conseil départemental du Puy-de-Dôme - 02/06/2026
www.puydedome-tourisme.com/
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Tips
- Musée de la Céramique in Lezoux.
- Château de Ravel.
- Billom: medieval city.
- Mauzun castle.
Contact
Phone : 04 73 62 29 24
Email : contact.lezoux@vacances-livradois-forez.fr
Website : https://www.auvergne-livradois-forez.com
Open period
All year round daily.
Reception complements
For your own safety, check that your bike is in good working order (tires/brakes) and take the necessary repair kit, take a refill (water and food), encourage a little development and pedal smoothly.
Guidebook with maps/step-by-step
1/ At the gateway to the cutlery town of Thiers, you leave Pont-de-Dore for Lezoux and its Ceramics Museum, retracing the history of ceramics production in Gallo-Roman times.
2/ A pleasant, often shady drive takes you to Ravel and its magnificent château with its terrace designed by Le Nôtre.
3/ Then on to Billom, a famous medieval town.
4/ And you'll continue on to the Château de Mauzun, a 13th-century fortress often referred to as the Giant of Auvergne.
Approx. 3 hrs 55 min, average speed 20 km/h.
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