Discover the charm of Espeyrac, Aveyron, Midi-Pyrénées

Hiking trail “Views over the River Lot”. Once a crossing point of the Lot on the way to Conques, the village has a fortified castle of medieval origin which was remodeled in the 15th century. The start of this walk is at Le Port, 3.5 km from the village, which was once the departure point for the boats that transported the chestnut wood used to make the Bordeaux barrels. This route offers beautiful views over the valley and hamlets with remarkable architecture. This fact sheet is one of 55 available individually (€0.50) at each Visitors Bureau of the Châtaigneraie Cantalienne or to be downloaded from the Cantal Rando & Découverte app.

Hiking trail "Montsalvy - Riols". A village overlooking the Truyère Gorge and the Lot Valley, Montsalvy offers you a hiking route starting in the heart of the medieval village. This route will allow you to appreciate many remarkable views of the region: the Lot Valley, Aveyron and the Aubrac Plateau. This fact sheet is one of 55 available individually (€0.50) at each Visitors Bureau of the Châtaigneraie Cantalienne or to be downloaded from the Cantal Rando & Découverte app.

Mountain bike route "From Montsalvy to the Goul Valley”. Starting near the castle built on the ancient ramparts of the medieval village, this itinerary offers the opportunity to discover Montsalvy. This is an accessible and fairly easy route which offers beautiful panoramas, in particular that of the Puy de l'Arbre, which dominates this area from the top of its 830 m. This route will then offer mountain bikers beautiful views of the mountains and valleys, with several forest passages punctuating the route.

Hiking trail “The Devil’s Rocks”. Junhac is a pretty, picturesque, flower-filled village nestled in the heart of a valley, remarkable for its typical Châtaigneraie architecture. The interest of this path is both architectural (old mill, hamlets of Pressoires and Peyre) and geological: the Devils’s Rocks, a climbing site, is a granite vein. This fact sheet is one of 55 available individually (€0.50) at each Visitors Bureau of the Châtaigneraie Cantalienne or to be downloaded from the Cantal Rando & Découverte app.

Hiking trail "The Lady of Castel d'Auze". Sénezergues is a small picturesque village irrigated by numerous streams that flow into the River Auze. This path allows you to discover a past full of history and magnificent views of the Don Gorge. You will discover the ruins of a castle built in the Middle Ages: legend has it that in the 13th century there lived a very beautiful lady who, abandoned by her knight husband, began to write marvellous poems which made her famous: the Lady of Castel d'Auze. This fact sheet is one of 55 available individually (€0.50) at each Visitors Bureau of the Châtaigneraie Cantalienne or to be downloaded from the Cantal Rando & Découverte app.

Hiking trail "La Bécarie - La Vinzelle". This spectacular hike allows you to discover the hamlet of La Bécarie and the picturesque village of La Vinzelle, built on a rocky spur overlooking the Lot, on the borders of the Dourdou and Lot valleys. This fact sheet is one of 55 available individually (€0.50) at each Visitors Bureau of the Châtaigneraie Cantalienne or to be downloaded from the Cantal Rando & Découverte app.

Hiking trail "The Goul Valley". Lapeyrugue overlooks the beautiful Goul Valley: the view of the Mounts of Cantal and the Aubrac Plateau is remarkable from the village. Overlooking the River Goul, you will discover, in a superb forest of oak and chestnut trees, on your left, the department of Aveyron and the hamlet of Batut as well as Pons Dam. The hamlet of Le Mas is also amazing. This circuit is remarkable for the architectural beauty of its hamlets. This fact sheet is one of 55 available individually (€0.50) at each Visitors Bureau of the Châtaigneraie Cantalienne or to be downloaded from the Cantal Rando & Découverte app.

Hiking trail “The Veinazès Basin”. The village of Labesserette is built around a beautiful 13th century church which houses a listed 15th century pietà. Its gothic style preserves some rather enigmatic sculpted figures of men and animals. This pleasant and not very difficult walk offers some views of the village of Junhac and the Veinazès Basin. This fact sheet is one of 55 available individually (€0.50) at each Visitors Bureau of the Châtaigneraie Cantalienne or to be downloaded from the Cantal Rando & Découverte app.

Hiking trail "Le Veinazès" Situated in the heart of the Veinazès Basin, Sansac has a Gothic church with a beautiful example of a bell gable, typical of this region. This route also allows you to discover numerous viewpoints: on the Veinazès Basin, Montsalvy and its Puy de l'Arbre site as well as the Aubrac Plateau. This fact sheet is one of 55 available individually (€0.50) at each Visitors Bureau of the Châtaigneraie Cantalienne or to be downloaded from the Cantal Rando & Découverte app.

Start opposite the Place de la Mairie (near the sécadou, the chestnut dryer). More family-friendly and accessible than the ‘Mills of the Goul Valley’ trail, this path will give you a different perspective on Ladinhac's small-scale built and natural heritage. This fact sheet is one of 55 available individually (€0.50) at each Visitors Bureau of the Châtaigneraie Cantalienne or to be downloaded from the Cantal Rando & Découverte app.

In our campsite located at the doors of 3 departments, 2 km from Saint-Constant, discover various unusual accommodations. Our wooden chalets offer all the necessary comfort for a successful holiday. Our geodesic dome is nestled in the trees on a large wooden terrace on stilts of 70 m2. This unusual ball-shaped dwelling is in canvas and wood. Bali is known for its dream landscapes, its many cultural influences and the serenity that emerges from these places of life. We invite you to discover this quality of life in our open and bright Lodge cabin. The Safari lodge exists in version 35 m2 and 40 m2 inside + 15 m2 of terrace with two separate rooms. You like the joys of camping glamping, but you do not have the necessary equipment? We have what you need for a pleasant stay with Coco Sweet. E-bike rental, half-day or full day.

The communal gîte of Vezels-Roussy, in the south-west of Cantal, welcomes you for a night or a stay, alone, with family or friends, to discover the south of Cantal and Aveyron with their valleys and mountains. Created in 2023, the gîte with a capacity of 12 places, is rented by the bed (bunk beds), in the spirit of a stopover gîte, with the possibility of privatizing a room or the entire gîte. Lovers of nature, cycling and hiking will find all the necessary comfort there: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, closed garage with tools available, equipped kitchen and large table, garden to admire the sunsets. The cottage is in partnership with the hotel restaurant “La Bergerie” in Vézels-Roussy. You can order breakfasts, picnic baskets and tasty meals, for a hassle-free stay. The establishment promotes fresh and local products and you can taste all the local specialties.

In a typical village of the Cantal, Vezels-Roussy, Céline and Marcel welcome you at “La Bergerie” in a family and authentic setting. “La Bergerie” is a 2-star hotel, a restaurant but also a leisure centre. It is an ideal place to relax, to rest and to reinvigorate. Double-glazing in the rooms. Pond to practise fishing near to the hotel. Restaurant on site

Former renovated workshop. Separate equipped kitchen - Living room - Bathroom (Hydro massage shower) – toilet - 3 bedrooms: 2 beds x 140 cm + 2 beds x 90 cm. Telephone, TV - Electric heating - Double-glazing - Linen provided. Hikes or mountain bike excursions in wild and preserved nature. Close to the Volcanoes Park of Auvergne – Calm, local products. Just 15 km (9.32 mi) far from Aurillac Altitude: 750 m (2,461 ft.)

Tasty, carefully prepared seasonal cuisine based on local produce. Come and discover the pleasure of tasting the emblematic Auvergne specialities! Enjoy also the setting of this restaurant nestled in the heart of the Cantalian Châtaigneraie. Peace and quiet guaranteed! Open all year round. Closed Mondays.

A different way to experience your holidays. The cabin is installed in the middle of our park and you will live your stay surrounded by nature and lulled by the song of birds ... You are in the heart of the Châtaigneraie, between Quercy and Monts d'Auvergne, 25 km south of Aurillac. Nestled mid-hill in a green setting, the hotel, Auberge La Tomette welcomes you in Vitrac. Food available on site.

Campsite located in a beautiful village, near the stream. Swimming pool on the spot. Chalets (4 people): fitted kitchen, TV, private sanitaries, terrace.

Charming gite located in the green countryside. Here, you can recharge your batteries with beautiful hikes in the nature or in the forest and mountain bike excursions. Discover with your children the animals of the farm. Very pleasant and very spacious gite in the heart of an authentic region. You have also the possibility to rent an adjoining gite for an exceptional occasion. Downstairs: Large living room – Separate kitchen – Toilet and laundry. Upstairs: 1 bedroom (1x bed 160 cm) - 1 bedroom (1 x bed 140 cm) - 1 bedroom (2 single beds + 1 sofa bed 140 cm) - 2 bathrooms (shower and bath) with their own toilet. Just 8 km (4.97 mi) far from Aurillac

Located in the heart of the “Châtaigneraie”, nearby Aurillac, the “Gite des Chênes" (84 m²) has been renovated with quality materials (parquet floors in chestnut, oak joineries, stones and apparent beams…) In a magnificent house of character that includes a second gite. Spacious living room with sofa bed with light wells and a fully equipped open kitchen. Toilet. Upstairs, 2 independent bedrooms with a 160-cm bed and two 90-cm beds. They have their own bathroom with Italian shower and toilet. Just 8 km (4.97 mi) far from Aurillac.

Discover the authentic charm of a stay at the foot of the oldest bridge over the Cère River, in a newly furnished ground-floor apartment in a detached house nestled within a wooded park. 1 bedroom with a double bed - 1 bedroom with 2 bunks beds - a sofa bed in the living room. Fully equipped kitchen. Large wooded garden, garden furniture and barbecue. Household linen and baby equipment are available. Bed and bathroom linen and cleaning only upon request. Just 6 km (3.73 mi) far from Aurillac.

Situated in the north of the Aveyron, 10 km from the famous village of Conques, Château de Sénergues has only been open to the public since 2023. The family who have owned it for 7 centuries welcome you on certain days to visit the 24-metre-high keep and its beautiful interior rooms, and enjoy the magnificent 360-degree view. The family who have owned the castle for 7 centuries welcome you on certain days to visit the 24-metre-high keep and its beautiful interior rooms, before enjoying a magnificent 360-degree view. Self-guided tours are available during the day (Saturdays and sometimes Wednesdays) and evening tours are organised on some Friday evenings, offering a magnificent panoramic view at sunset. Evening concerts are also offered on certain evenings in July and August. You can find opening times and the programme of events on the château's website or in our diary. Group visits possible, calendar available on the website. You need to be in good physical condition to visit the keep, and the visit is not recommended for people suffering from claustrophobia or extreme vertigo. The tour is open to children aged 10 and over.

The southernmost river of Cantal is the Lot River. The valley is situated at 200 meters altitude. The weather is mild and shows another facet of the Châtaigneraie. Enjoy the beautiful panoramas (Montmurat, Aubespeyre), discover the history of the medieval castle, go canoeing...

Visit of the medieval fortress of Vieillevie (11th-13th centuries) in July and August. Storytelling tours (in French): Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays at 5pm. Places are limited, so bookings must be made by text message or e-mail. The castle dominates the Lot Valley from its high towers. It is an authentic defensive fortress: sentry walks, archways, and defensive hoardings. Above the lower rooms carved into the rock, you will discover the large Renaissance rooms with their finely sculpted mullioned windows and their monumental 13th century fireplaces, among the oldest in France.

In the square, note the wrought-iron cross depicting the various instruments of the Passion. Although the date inscribed on the granite base is 1800, the cross was actually made in 1750 and hidden during the revolutionary turmoil. It was made by Jean de Séguy, provost from 1745 to 1776. The statue of the Virgin Mary in a red sandstone niche (probably reused) on the façade, rebuilt in the 18th century, is a reminder that the church is dedicated to Notre-Dame de l'Assomption. However, the cult of St Bernard, the monastery's first abbot, quickly developed in the hearts of the first Montsalvy residents. This popular beatification, accepted by the ecclesiastical authorities, led to the dedication of a chapel in the church in 1258. St Bernard is therefore considered the patron saint of the parish (celebrated on the Sunday following 11 October). In the church, discover the exceptional polychrome wooden Christ, listed as a historic monument, the 20th-century ciborium (or baldachin) installed in the Romanesque choir, the shrines containing the relics of St Gausbert and Saint Bernard and two of the four boundary crosses: the cross of St Anne and the cross of Cambon. An adjoining vaulted room houses the Treasure of Sacred Art, a collection of priestly objects from the various churches of the St Joseph en Veinazès parish.

A medieval town founded in the 11th century by the monk Gausbert, who established a sauveté surrounded by 4 crosses, which guaranteed ecclesiastical immunity to those who took refuge there. Montsalvy, a Petite Cité de Caractère® almost a thousand years old, has retained the austere atmosphere of those ancient fortified villages, huddled in on themselves and still imbued with their medieval splendour.

Overlooking the village of Montsalvy, Mount Puy de l'Arbre offers a magnificent natural observatory stretching from the Mounts of Cantal to the Rouergue, passing through the Aubrac Plateau. Near the toposcope, a granite stele reminds us that in 1798, Jean-Baptiste Delambre and Pierre Méchain measured here an arc section of the Paris meridian between Dunkirk and Barcelona. This arc measurement served as the basis for the original definition of the metre. This stele is therefore a survey marker. Picnic tables.

In the Southern part of the Châtaigneraie, in the natural region of Veinazès, Junhac is located between the Auze river and the Combenousse creek. Two hiking paths go through the village and its wonderful landscapes.

Sénezergues is located South of the natural region of Veinazès, in the Southern part of the Châtaigneraie. The village above the Auze river is connected to two important hiking paths, crossing the diversity of the Châtaigneraie landscapes.

The site of the Devil’s Rocks has a great geological interest: it is a granite vein present in the commune of Junhac. This makes it one of the rare climbing sites in the Châtaigneraie.

Lapeyrugue is located South East of the Veinazès natural region, on the foothills of the Southern Châtaigneraie. The village is built on a crest and at the beginning of a path leading to the Goul valley overhanging it.

Restaurant, traditional cuisine.

L’Auberge Fleurie is a charming Cantal stopover in the area of the River Lot and the River Truyère, at an altitude of 800 m. A good fairy seems to have bent over this inn, which offers an enthusiastic table where terroir and modernity go hand in hand! The inn also has a remarkable wine cellar. Reservations are strongly recommended. Closed on Mondays (except public holidays). Closed Tuesday lunchtime and Sunday evening .

Traditional cuisine based on local produce. Tobacconist, lottery games. B&B (5 rooms).

L'Auberge de Mourjou, with its restaurant and guest rooms, has been open since 18 March 2024. Daily menu (€19,90) from Monday 12pm to Friday 2pm. Chef Kara Asatryan's menu (€39) is available for lunch and dinner on Saturdays and lunch on Sundays. Booking recommended. The chef's menu consists of a choice of two starters, a choice of two main courses and a choice of two desserts. The menu changes every 2 weeks according to the season and her inspiration. You can also make the most of our shaded terrace in fine weather.

Nestling in the charming stone-vaulted dining room of L'Auberge de la Tour and on the pretty terrace overlooking Marcolès, the bistronomic Oxalis restaurant serves local cuisine meticulously prepared by chef Renaud Darmanin. Local produce and fresh vegetables from the kitchen garden are naturally given pride of place. L'Auberge de la Tour, a magnificent 17th-century stone building, is bursting with charm and has 8 4-star-rated rooms. L'Auberge de la Tour also welcome you to their Michelin-starred restaurant (see details).

In a typical Cantal village, Vezels-Roussy located at 20km from Aurillac, Céline and Marcel welcome you to La Bergerie, in a family and authentic setting. The restaurant offers a wide choice of regional specialities such as truffade, pounti, stuffed cabbage. We also serve a buffet breakfast during the summer season as well as picnic baskets available for guests on day excursions. There are two dining rooms: one for individual dining and the other for special occasions such as banquets, weddings, christenings, club gatherings and sports events. The surrounding area offers a wide range of different activities to do while enjoying a day out. Our signature dishes: Calf sweetbread with morel mushrooms, pounti, truffade, venison.

Multiservice shop, bar-restaurant, snack, grocery shop, bread depot, bed and breakfast. The bar-restaurant Le Tromp l'oeil welcomes you all year round. You can also stay in one of the guest rooms, stock up on groceries and order your bread delivered every morning by the baker. Open all year round. Closed Mondays.

Tasty, carefully prepared seasonal cuisine based on local produce. Come and discover the pleasure of tasting the emblematic Auvergne specialities! Enjoy also the setting of this restaurant nestled in the heart of the Cantalian Châtaigneraie. Peace and quiet guaranteed! Open all year round. Closed Mondays.

Inspired by London pubs, Au Bureau is a pub, brasserie and restaurant all rolled into one. We offer a rich and varied menu, which changes twice a year, as well as delicious suggestions from the chef. The Anglo-Saxon decor is friendly and warm, like the team, always taking care of our customers. On Thursday evenings, we offer activities twice a month: Blind tests, karaoke or concerts and activities are put in place throughout the year. Welcome, there's always something happening at the office. Some dishes: Welsh, fish & chips, cantalou burger. We also serve 2 suggestions per month, at least one fish.

The Mangoune is a brasserie-style restaurant and home to the cuisine, flavours and specialities of the Auvergne region. We favour simple, authentic, tasty and home-made cuisine that showcases local produce. Traditional dishes, such as truffade, pounti, salt-cured meats, PDO Auvergne cheese and Salers beef, among others, are served alongside dishes with an innovative twist such as farinades (a pancake « made in Cantal »), delicious local burgers, finger-licking chips, homemade ice creams and gourmet pastries... The atmosphere generated from the restaurant’s different scenes is reminiscent of the 1900s/1950s, with a traditional farm kitchen scene, a country cottage, a street scene, an Auvergne bar, a garage and a blacksmith’s workshop. There is something that will appeal to everyone … a step into the past and a unique atmosphere that will provide you with a memorable experience. We look forward to meeting you and telling you our story. Take-away food available and groups are welcome. Some dishes: selection of burgers, pounti, flourettes, Salers meats, truffade, homemade pasta and ravioli, pulled Salers beef chuck, homemade ice cream, fresh homemade fries.

In our campsite located at the doors of 3 departments, 2 km from Saint-Constant, discover various unusual accommodations. Our wooden chalets offer all the necessary comfort for a successful holiday. Our geodesic dome is nestled in the trees on a large wooden terrace on stilts of 70 m2. This unusual ball-shaped dwelling is in canvas and wood. Bali is known for its dream landscapes, its many cultural influences and the serenity that emerges from these places of life. We invite you to discover this quality of life in our open and bright Lodge cabin. The Safari lodge exists in version 35 m2 and 40 m2 inside + 15 m2 of terrace with two separate rooms. You like the joys of camping glamping, but you do not have the necessary equipment? We have what you need for a pleasant stay with Coco Sweet. E-bike rental, half-day or full day.

The communal gîte of Vezels-Roussy, in the south-west of Cantal, welcomes you for a night or a stay, alone, with family or friends, to discover the south of Cantal and Aveyron with their valleys and mountains. Created in 2023, the gîte with a capacity of 12 places, is rented by the bed (bunk beds), in the spirit of a stopover gîte, with the possibility of privatizing a room or the entire gîte. Lovers of nature, cycling and hiking will find all the necessary comfort there: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, closed garage with tools available, equipped kitchen and large table, garden to admire the sunsets. The cottage is in partnership with the hotel restaurant “La Bergerie” in Vézels-Roussy. You can order breakfasts, picnic baskets and tasty meals, for a hassle-free stay. The establishment promotes fresh and local products and you can taste all the local specialties.

In a typical village of the Cantal, Vezels-Roussy, Céline and Marcel welcome you at “La Bergerie” in a family and authentic setting. “La Bergerie” is a 2-star hotel, a restaurant but also a leisure centre. It is an ideal place to relax, to rest and to reinvigorate. Double-glazing in the rooms. Pond to practise fishing near to the hotel. Restaurant on site

In the heart of the Châtaigneraie, here is an 1881 independent character house with a court and a 1500 m² half-closed ground. Living-room, kitchen corner, 4 bedrooms.

Former renovated workshop. Separate equipped kitchen - Living room - Bathroom (Hydro massage shower) – toilet - 3 bedrooms: 2 beds x 140 cm + 2 beds x 90 cm. Telephone, TV - Electric heating - Double-glazing - Linen provided. Hikes or mountain bike excursions in wild and preserved nature. Close to the Volcanoes Park of Auvergne – Calm, local products. Just 15 km (9.32 mi) far from Aurillac Altitude: 750 m (2,461 ft.)

Bed and breakfast, multiservice, bar-restaurant, grocery shop and bread depot. The bar-restaurant Le Tromp l'œil welcomes you all year round. You can stay in one of its warm, stone-built guest rooms and enjoy the peace and quiet of the village of Vitrac.

A different way to experience your holidays. The cabin is installed in the middle of our park and you will live your stay surrounded by nature and lulled by the song of birds ... You are in the heart of the Châtaigneraie, between Quercy and Monts d'Auvergne, 25 km south of Aurillac. Nestled mid-hill in a green setting, the hotel, Auberge La Tomette welcomes you in Vitrac. Food available on site.

Campsite located in a beautiful village, near the stream. Swimming pool on the spot. Chalets (4 people): fitted kitchen, TV, private sanitaries, terrace.

The motorhome area is located near the campsite. Electrical connections. Water tank filling, toilet and waste water discharging.

Charming gite located in the green countryside. Here, you can recharge your batteries with beautiful hikes in the nature or in the forest and mountain bike excursions. Discover with your children the animals of the farm. Very pleasant and very spacious gite in the heart of an authentic region. You have also the possibility to rent an adjoining gite for an exceptional occasion. Downstairs: Large living room – Separate kitchen – Toilet and laundry. Upstairs: 1 bedroom (1x bed 160 cm) - 1 bedroom (1 x bed 140 cm) - 1 bedroom (2 single beds + 1 sofa bed 140 cm) - 2 bathrooms (shower and bath) with their own toilet. Just 8 km (4.97 mi) far from Aurillac