Discover the Gems of Arnac, Cantal, Auvergne

Hiking trail "Rouffet Bridge". This walk allows you to discover the typical architecture of Arnac and its church. You can also enjoy beautiful views of the Mounts of Cantal, the Enchanet Lake, the Rouffet railway viaduct and, if the water is low, the old road bridge. Combined with the Le Chemin des Pradelles (junction at Arnac), Le Pont du Rouffet forms an 18.8km double loop. 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 "Longairoux".

Mountain bike route "Banks of Lake Enchanet”. The paper version of the hiking map is available from our Information Points for €0.50. A pleasant trail that's generally easy going, with no major difficulties and plenty of views over the 13-km-long Lake Enchanet. Starts from the Paradis La Gineste campsite. The route is punctuated by steep, quiet, wooded banks all along the way, as well as sparse areas of countryside and plains. Along the way, you'll see a variety of architectural influences, reflecting the area's geographical location between the Xaintrie and Châtaigneraie regions.

The Pradelles hiking trail. This pleasant trail offers many views of Enchanet Lake, which stretches for over 13 km. You will enjoy the brightness and calm of its waters, as well as the beauty of its steep and wooded banks. Between points 3 and 4, you will discover a geological curiosity: a volcanic chimney formed of black rocks (basalt). Combined with the Le Pont du Rouffet route (junction at Arnac), Le Chemin des Pradelles forms an 18.8 km double loop. 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.

Saint-Illide hiking trail "Le Bruel"

Saint-Martin-Cantalès hiking trail "Notre-Dame du Château".

Hiking trail "Rocher du Rouffet" in Saint-Illide. Hiking trail "Rocher du Rouffet" in Saint-Illide.

Hiking trail "Les Esclots". The village of Cros-de-Montvert is squeezed around its Romanesque-Byzantine church of St. Magdalene. This pleasant path, mostly forested, will allow you to discover numerous species. The hamlet of Monteil will not fail to seduce you with its remarkable architecture: bread ovens, sundial, wash house, barns, houses. 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.

The St. Victor hiking trail. Situated on a rocky spur, at an altitude of over 500 m, the site of Saint-Victor is a magical place where you will discover the church and its bell gable and the old presbytery. The view of the village of Aleix, the surrounding forest and the meandering stream is simply magnificent. You will then walk along the Way of the Cross and the edge of the forest to return to the village of Aleix. 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 Pleaux "Nozières".

Immerse yourself in the charm of l'Enclos Saint-Rouffy, renovated in 2021, for an unforgettable getaway ! Escape to the gîtes de l “Enclos Saint-Rouffy, renovated in 2021 with new decor, hotel-style bedding, sofa and flat-screen TV, located in a pretty hamlet in the commune of Arnac, 2 km (10-minute walk) from Lac d'Enchanet, a fisherman's paradise. The self-contained gites are located in a pretty hamlet in the commune of Arnac. The 2-person “Les Crocus” gîte has 800m² of enclosed grounds with parasol, relaxer and barbecue. It features a fully-equipped kitchen, a living room with sofa bed (140cm), a bedroom with 140cm bed and a bathroom with shower and WC. Bed linen and towels provided. Check our website for special offers and book now. Gîte de France with 3 épis and Clévacances with 3 clés.

Self-contained gîte on enclosed grounds of approx. 100 m². 1 bedroom (1 double bed, 1 single bed), living room with kitchenette, sitting area, microwave, enclosed grounds, parking, terrace, electric central heating, wood-burning stove.

In the heart of the Xaintrie region, close to the Cantal and Lot departments, this restored former bread oven awaits you in a verdant, relaxing setting. Between hiking and sightseeing, you'll appreciate the peace and quiet, the 2000 m2 garden and the unobstructed view over the village and the Maronne Valley. Jean Claude and Claudine will be delighted to welcome you. Rates include all charges.

Very old character house (over 200 years old), isolated in a small hamlet of 10 sparsely-distributed houses, very quiet, in 800 m² of enclosed grounds, unobstructed view of the valley and town 800 m away - Near Les Tours de Merle in the Maronne valley (tributary of the Dordogne). Hiking and mountain biking from the gîte. The owner can accompany you on a mountain bike (with electric assistance) to help you discover the local trails - the owner, an amateur beekeeper, can introduce you to the world of bees ? fishing in the rivers and lakes - mushrooms in the owner's forests. very good internet reception, excellent for telecommuting

Various activities and calm within reach of the reservoir of St Etienne Cantalés and Aurillac, our gîte brings it to you. Quality accommodation, labeled “Tourism and Handicap” (4 disabilities). Rental in an independent house with living room, fireplace, 3 bedrooms and enclosure. Possibility of renting sheets and towels. Mountain biking and hiking from the doorstep. Need advice for your activities (hiking, skiing, snowshoeing, etc.), discovery of our environment, visits, summer and winter we will be there to help you. Possibility of rental during weekends (except school holidays). Arrival on Friday after 6 p.m. and departure on Sunday before 5 p.m. Tourist tax not included in the prices indicated.

Our Château is a charming little house that has been completely restored by its owners. The interior layout has been very well thought out, with no loss of space to accommodate architectural constraints. Small but functional! Situated on a vast plot of land with a horizon of fields as far as the eye can see, the house is detached from the owners' house, which is not far away. You'll feel right at home in this warm, cocooning little house, where the peace, quiet and comfort will enable you to relax and forget your daily routine for the duration of your stay... And relax by the swimming pool shared with the owners, covered and heated from May to September. Breakfasts can be ordered on request.

Independent gîte, green space, quiet corner. In the heart of the Maronne Valley, you can choose between walks along the river or through the surrounding woods. You'll appreciate its calm and exceptional panorama.

On the borders of the Corrèze, Cantal and Lot departments, you'll be welcomed in Xaintrie, a small corner of Corrèze. In a verdant setting in the commune of St Julien aux Bois. You'll be lulled to sleep by the bells of the mahogany-colored Salers cows with their Lyre-shaped horns. By reservation only and subject to availability, we can serve you a meal to savor a piece of beef from our own production. In the surrounding area, there are many places to visit: Collonges-la-Rouge, Salers, Argentat and Beaulieu / Dordogne. You can also enjoy the Dordogne and Maronne valleys and their dams, the Monts du Cantal, the medieval farms in Xaintrie, the Merle towers, the Sothis gardens? There are plenty of paths and tracks to enjoy on foot, on horseback or by bike, which we'll be happy to put at your disposal.

Close to the Cantal region, old bakery located in the family hamlet of "Mathieu" in a beautiful, green and quiet setting (300 m² plot), you'll be lulled to sleep by the bells of the Salers cows. This restored building was once used by our ancestors to make and bake bread, and we've preserved its authentic character.

On the Lot and Cantal borders, 4 km from Les Tours de Merle. This distinctive bakery was used to dry wood and chestnuts, and to make and bake bread. This task is often overlooked by new generations, and it is with a desire to share local heritage traditions that we would be delighted to welcome you.

Green and blue could be the colours that symbolise Arnac, where nature and water leave their mark. But this choice would not do justice to the granite and "lauze" that lend so much charm to the village's old buildings.

A long winding ribbon of 17 km and 410 ha fed by the mountainous waters of the Maronne. Its 69m high arch dam was built in 1950 to produce electricity. The spruce-wooded slopes that border it give it the proud appearance of a mountain lake. The lake is home to one of Europe's largest heronries, and predator fishing is an unforgettable experience: day permit (€12) or holiday permit (€33) on sale at www.cartedepeche.fr or from Camping Paradis La Gineste. Beach facilities + boat launch: La Gineste (southern bank) and Longayroux (northern bank).

The Enchanet lake is situated near the Enchanet dam, 13km from Pleaux. 400 ha area, 17km length and more than 60 m of depth. This lake is fed by the Maronne, Bertrande and Etze rivers. It is a paradise for fishermen : trouts, pikeperches, pikes, perches, carps. Fishing on a boat is allowed with a restricted speed. You can take advantage of the Longayroux beach with games for children. Ideal area for quietness and rest.

Beach nestled in the heart of a meander of Lake Enchanet, a renowned fishing venue in its wooded environment looking like Canadian landscapes! Unsupervised beach, close to a leisure centre including a holiday village. Boat launch possible all year round.

An imposing Sully's linden tree, a remarkable Auvergne tree planted during the reign of King Henry IV, has been at the heart of the village of Saint-Santin-Cantalès since the 16th century. Sully, the famous minister, had linden trees planted in most of the parishes of the kingdom of France so that they would be a place of community gathering for the announcement of royal edicts, the rendering of legal decisions, and exchanges about local affairs. Most often planted near the church, the Sully linden trees that still exist in France are therefore four hundred years old.

Saint-Martin-Cantalès is a commune with 156 inhabitants covering an area of 19.59km². Saint-Martin-Cantalès is a commune with 156 inhabitants covering an area of 19.59km². It is bordered to the north by the Maronne river, to the west by its tributary the Etze, and to the south by the Bertrande, a tributary of the Etze, all at an average altitude of 580m. Saint-Martin-Cantalès, between the Maronne and Bertrande gorges, lies on schist partly covered by a lava flow. The main activity here is farming (meat and milk production). The church of Saint-Martin is a beautiful monument, almost entirely Romanesque, remarkable above all for its portal decorated with the heads of wolves, men and fantastic animals.

During restoration work on the church of St. Magdalena in Cros-de-Montvert, the vaults, columns and capitals revealed their original 17th and 18th century polychromy.

This wild and unspoilt site is well worth the effort: after a short but steep climb, you'll reach the sober yet charming St.Victor Church, which crowns the rocky spur.

The hamlet of Saint-Victor is located in a natural and wild setting. From the top of its rocky spur, you can admire the landscape at an altitude of over 500 m. There is a beautiful view of the village of Aleix, the surrounding forest and the meandering stream below. The best way to discover it is to follow the tral of Saint-Victor, a pleasant 1-hour walk starting from the village of Aleix.

Ranked among the Small Towns full of Character since 2017, Pleaux includes lots of buildings underlining its glorious past. At the very beginning of the Christianity (in the 6th and 7th centuries) in the Upper Auvergne, the city grew around the original Saint John the Bapstist church (nowadays destroyed). We found again the importance of this church into the development of Pleaux in the etymology of the name itself. “Plebes” means in latin a baptismal church. During the 9th century, five monks and a prior came from the Charoux abbey (Haute-Vienne) and settled here. They encouraged the building of the present Saint-Sauveur church, now called the Saint John the Baptist church (listed monument) and a monestary. In 1289, the king Philippe le Bel 4th put a stop to the constant quarrels between the co-lords and the prior signing a charter with the abbot of Charroux. Pleaux became a bastide named Villefranche-de-Pleaux, composed of an original part (villa antiqua) and a new city (bastida) with a square surrounded by houses and in the middle a market hall with a fairground. Pleaux lived in trouble times during the Hundred Years War and the Religious wars. In 1630, a Carmelite convent was established in Pleaux, an important cultural city. Then, in 1806, this convent was transformed into a little seminary, a famous school welcoming the elite of the Cantal county until its removal in 1906. Pleaux was rich in castles and beautiful houses. Five houses with turrets still remain. In the surroundings, the wooden countryside is typical of the Xaintrie region, that is home to lots of traditional buildings, manor houses and opulent-looking agricultural buildings constructed in basalt or granite with roofs in lauzes (volcanic stone) or slates. GUIDED TOURS OF THE CITY By reservation Miss Aurélie AUBIGNAC Tel : 06.75.50.94.75 E-mail : aureliepleaux@hotmail.fr Association Les Amis de la Xaintrie Cantalienne Mrs Nicole SEVESTRE E-mail : sevestre.nicole15700@orange.fr

Le Relais de la Fontaine welcomes you to Cros-de-Montvert in a warm and relaxed atmosphere. At the heart of their skilfully prepared dishes, you will find all the flavours of the authenticity of quality local products. A unique menu that changes every week according to the seasons and the chef's desires. Open all year round. Closed Mondays, Tuesdays evening, Wednesdays evening and Sundays evening.

Discover our Logis "restaurant savoureux" and enjoy traditional and inventive cuisine. You'll appreciate the quality of our products, most of which come from local producers. Take advantage of our takeaway solution to enjoy our cuisine at home!

Come and enjoy our traditional cuisine with local specialities based on organic and local produce. Cuban-style bar

Directly opposite the Tours de Merle! The farm offers organic, vegetarian or local meat meals, by reservation only. In July and August, medieval banquets on Wednesday evenings. Free garden tours. The farm produces seasonal vegetables, berries, hypocras, jams, syrups, seedlings and medicinal plants for the terrace gardens. Land art and storytelling walks in addition to the farm inn. Listed in the guide Bio en Limousin.

Restaurant located in the heart of the village of Rilhac Xaintrie

Hostel located 1km from Tours de Carbonnières and 3kms from Tours de Merle

On the Way of St. James, you'll be delighted by the exceptional views from this site and you can enjoy lunch on the restaurant's panoramic terrace. Direct access to the lake with pontoon for boats or pedalos.

Bar Restaurant located in the village of Saint Privat

A simple, friendly welcome and traditional, hearty cuisine for a moment of shared pleasure!

Fine and generous Limousin cuisine

Quiet little campsite on the lakefront in the countryside. Perfect for the lovers of nature, hiking, fishing and swimming. Quiet little campsite on the lakefront in the countryside. Perfect for the lovers of nature, hiking, fishing and swimming. A campsite without restaurant, bar or activities: perfect for anyone who is looking for calm. Renting of canoes, fridge - free wifi - during peak season, once a week, sale of : bread, meat, chesse, pizza and chips. Near Salers.

Immerse yourself in the charm of l'Enclos Saint-Rouffy, renovated in 2021, for an unforgettable getaway ! Escape to the gîtes de l “Enclos Saint-Rouffy, renovated in 2021 with new decor, hotel-style bedding, sofa and flat-screen TV, located in a pretty hamlet in the commune of Arnac, 2 km (10-minute walk) from Lac d'Enchanet, a fisherman's paradise. The self-contained gites are located in a pretty hamlet in the commune of Arnac. The 2-person “Les Crocus” gîte has 800m² of enclosed grounds with parasol, relaxer and barbecue. It features a fully-equipped kitchen, a living room with sofa bed (140cm), a bedroom with 140cm bed and a bathroom with shower and WC. Bed linen and towels provided. Check our website for special offers and book now. Gîte de France with 3 épis and Clévacances with 3 clés.

La Maison de Chablat is a guesthouse situated in a quiet environment. In the garden, near the swimming-pool you can admire the mountains. There are 4 bedrooms in the house. La Maison de Chablat is a guesthouse situated in a quiet and green environment. In the garden, near the swimming-pool you can admire the mountains. There are 4 bedrooms in the house : Bedroom "Eau" : double bed, bathroom with toilet. Bedroom "Feu" : double bed, bathroom, with toilet, play area. Bedroom "Air" : double bed, bathroom and separate toilet. Bedroom "Terre" : two single beds, bathroom and separate toilet. Family suite with the "Air" and "Terre" bedrooms. Wifi - lounge with television - kitchenette for the guests. 14km from Pleaux - 22km from Salers - 35km from Mauriac - 40km from Aurillac.

Modern hotel in the centre town of Pleaux, ranked among the french "small towns full of character" A perfect situation to visit either the Cantal mountains or the Xaintrie in Corrèze. 4 rooms with a double bed, 1 bedroom for 3 people, 1 familly room. Free wifi access, bar, restaurant, family welcome, traditional cooking.

Self-contained gîte on enclosed grounds of approx. 100 m². 1 bedroom (1 double bed, 1 single bed), living room with kitchenette, sitting area, microwave, enclosed grounds, parking, terrace, electric central heating, wood-burning stove.

Renovated house that can accommodate up to 6 people, on the grounds of the castle. On the ground floor, equipped kitchen (dishwasher, MO, oven, fridge, ...) open to the living room. Upstairs, 3 spacious bedrooms with beds in 180, 140 and 90. Shower room. Enjoy the peace and quiet under the porch while having breakfast in the morning sun and jump into a beautiful heated outdoor swimming pool.

Renovated house for up to 6 people, in the grounds of the château. Ground floor: fully-equipped kitchen (dishwasher, MO, oven, fridge, etc.) opening onto living room. 1 spacious bedroom with 160cm bed, toilet and washbasin. Upstairs, 2 bedrooms with 90cm beds. Shower room. Enjoy the peace and quiet on the porch as you have breakfast in the morning sun, and jump into the lovely heated outdoor pool.

Rooms are located on the 2nd floor of the chateau, with balconies overlooking the park. Enjoy the peace and tranquility of the chateau's 3-hectare estate, have breakfast in the morning sun and jump into our beautiful heated outdoor pool.

Exceptional setting, surrounded by greenery. View of Puy Mary (60km). Charming property with character. Stone house built in 1650, inside and out, with tower and slate roof. 2 very large fireplaces and 1 souillarde. Large grounds enclosed by low stone walls. Enclosed leisure area including a saltwater swimming pool, secured by an electric shutter in compliance with decree no. 2004 499 of June 2004, 16m x 6m, flat-bottomed, 1m10 deep over 12m and 1m70 deep on the long side, heated to 26°C from June to the end of September.1 Solar shower, 1 12m x 6m pétanque court (boules available), 1 12m x 6m pool house with lighting, table and chairs, summer kitchen and bar, WC and storage room, 1 ping-pong table, 1 barbecue...

In the heart of the Xaintrie region, close to the Cantal and Lot departments, this restored former bread oven awaits you in a verdant, relaxing setting. Between hiking and sightseeing, you'll appreciate the peace and quiet, the 2000 m2 garden and the unobstructed view over the village and the Maronne Valley. Jean Claude and Claudine will be delighted to welcome you. Rates include all charges.