Discover Saint-donat, Puy-de-Dôme, Auvergne

The Saint-Donat plateau offers some of the finest panoramic views in the region of the Sancy and Artense mountains. Glaciers have shaped a landscape of moorland, ferns and peat bogs. A must-see: the balanced rock of "La Roche Juchée".

A walk at the end of the world through heaths of broom and hazel, wooded paths and valleys carved out by the Tarentaise and Eau Verte rivers. You'll discover the remains of the Bernardines de Vassin abbey, founded on the return from the 2nd Crusades.

A beautiful hike in the Cézallier heights. The path leads along a stream, across footbridges, through beech woods and pastures to the Barthe waterfall and Lac Chauvet. A picnic area is located at point 3.

You'll hike through unspoilt countryside offering a remarkable ecological heritage: brooks, ferns, beech forests, moors, bilberries, burons, peat bogs, lava flows, stone crosses, bread ovens, etc. are all part of this beautiful hike.

One of the department's most beautiful hikes, it takes in the impressive glacial valley of the Fontaine Salée, offering breathtaking views of the south face of the Puy de Sancy and panoramas of the Artense and Cézallier mountains: fabulous!

A day's walk from Picherande takes in the impressive glacial cirque of the Fontaine Salée, whose pastoral activities are now protected by a Nature Reserve.

A beautiful hike through the rugged terrain of the Artense, alternating rocky ridges, meadows and wet shallows. The scenery is magnificent: lakes of Taurons, Crégut and Tact in beautiful forests. Superb panoramic views.

A very easy hike, between forest and meadow, around the Lac du Tact, ideal for birdwatching. A 23-hectare artificial lake, Lac du Tact is the result of the impoundment of a former peat bog, which explains its shallow depth (around 2 meters). Numerous animal species can be observed here, including birds (lapwing, red-winged warbler, green-winged teal, etc.), dragonflies, amphibians, crickets and European otters. A thematic trail has been laid out along the way, for birdwatching and awareness-raising. The trail features interpretation panels and an observatory for a reasoned approach to the species. Departure point: Lac du Tact parking lot. From the parking lot, walk along the road to the right towards the Tact dike. Variant : The Lac de la Crégut trail (5 km) extends the hike around the largest glacial lake in the Massif Central.

A loop from Bagnols in an environment of meadows, basalt boulders and glacial deposits offering a rich heritage: bread ovens, wells, fountains, Roman stone crosses featuring a Christ, basalt bridges over streams...

La Tour-d'Auvergne, with its ancient buildings, lake and basalt organs, has a very special charm. The views open out onto the Sancy and Cantal mountains, Saint-Pardoux and the Millevaches plateau.

Classified 2*, this old house is located in the heart of the forest where you will appreciate its location, calm and comfort. Close to Lake Lastioulles. Enjoy the pleasures of the water (beach, pedal boats, swimming), fishing, hiking and mountain biking trails. 16 km from Bort-les-Orgues, 30 km from Super-Besse. Perfect for couples, families, groups and a dog. The house is large, with a ground-floor bedroom with shower room, WC, living room with inglenook fireplace (wood provided) and kitchen. Other bedrooms upstairs. Beware, 1 km of stony road to get there. Land not enclosed.

Luxury gîte for 8 to 10 people. All comforts on 1 hectare of land surrounded by forests and set in the owner's Auvergne farmhouse. This tastefully renovated gîte is located in the Parc Naturel Régional des Volcans d'Auvergne, with a magical panoramic view of the Sancy massif and close to Lac de Lastioulles, which has been awarded the "Pavillon bleu" label (equipped beach, supervised swimming in July and August). Living room with fully-equipped kitchen, dining room, sitting area with TV, WIFI, library, board games. -2 bedrooms, each with 2 boxspring beds, shower and washbasin. -2 bedrooms with 2 boxspring beds each, using the large bathroom with oval bathtub, shower and two washbasins. This room has 4 additional beds and a cot. -Washrooms and two toilets. -3 terraces equipped with outdoor furniture. -Heated swimming pool surrounded by a deck and adapted furniture as well as changing room, heated shower, washbasin, WC and heated outdoor shower. -Washing machine, dryer and barbecue on request. -private parking Minimum stay 7 days from Saturday to Saturday (less than 7 days on request).

House in the woods, in the heart of the lakes, between Puy de Sancy and Puy Mary. Relaxation guaranteed. Lovers of nature, hiking, fishing, skiing, Auvergne gastronomy... It's the ideal place. Wake up in the company of deer, martens and squirrels, with only the sound of birdsong or the distant bells of Salers cows. The property is located on the edge of a forest, 15 minutes from all amenities. The exterior is very peaceful, with a dining and relaxation area, a brazier, board games and outdoor games. 3 bedrooms (1 with en-suite shower room), fully equipped kitchen, bathroom, 2-settee living room with 180° view of the forest, 1 veranda with dining table, the feeling of being outside, even in winter, but warm! 2 terraces, private parking. Not overlooked. Wood (stove) + electric heating.

Between the Monts du Cantal and the Massif du Sancy, at the gateway to the Cézallier, Patrice welcomes you to his 4 spacious guest rooms. The rooms are located in the house adjoining his home in a small hamlet. You'll benefit from a large plot with landscaped parking and a living room with wood-burning stove, pool table, flat-screen TV, microwave, fridge, hi-fi system and wifi internet access. On the second floor, you'll find three spacious, air-conditioned bedrooms in the attic: 160x200 or 2 90x200 beds, bathroom or shower room, private WC.

House with semi-enclosed garden comprising 3 bedrooms (2 bedrooms with double beds, 1 bedroom with 2 double beds and 1 single bed), kitchen, living room, bathroom, 2 WCs.

Come and relax at La Tanière, and enjoy one of our rooms and moments of conviviality. Located in the authentic village of Champs-sur-Tarentaine-Marchal, our rooms are open all year round, offering a wide range of activities. In winter, the ski resorts are just an hour's drive away; in autumn, you can enjoy the fire-colored mushrooms; in summer and spring, you can swim in the lakes or stroll along the footpaths. And if you feel like taking a stroll, the garden and living room welcome you for outdoor games, board games or simply reading.

Located near the Bort-les-Orgues lake, this gîte welcomes you to a peaceful setting ideal for hiking, water sports and swimming (Bort-les-Orgues lake). This gîte is on the 1st floor, with its own entrance, of the owner's holiday home. holiday home. It benefits from a plot of land with garden furniture, deckchairs and a portico. Kitchenette, living room, 1 bedroom with 1 double bed persons, mezzanine with 1 bed 2 persons and 1 bed 1 person, shower-room, independent WC. Shops in Lanobre 5 km, Bort-les-Orgues 10 km.

A cradle of life in the shadow of the Sancy. Situated at an altitude of 1,020 m in the heart of the Artense region, this peat bog is nestled in the hollow of a glacial depression on the edge of a volcanic flow from the Sancy. Farming and the extraction of peat for heating purposes have degraded the bog. Its restoration aims to conserve a diverse landscape and encourage insect populations. Extensive grazing has helped biodiversity to thrive. Numerous species have colonized the excavated pools: spiders, birds, dragonflies, plants and mosses. Over 640 species have been recorded, including a carnivorous plant: the round-leaved drosera (a protected species).

This 23-hectare artificial lake is the result of the impoundment of a former peat bog, which explains its shallow depth of around 2 meters. A themed trail has been laid out for the tour, and along the way you'll find a wildlife observatory and picnic tables. There's also a variant of the Crégut tour that takes you to the Tact on foot.

Lac de la Crégut is the largest natural glacial lake in the Massif Central, covering almost 37 hectares. Kesako : Glaciers have great abrasive power, eating away at even the most supple rock to create overburden. The passage of the Artense glacier 13,500 years ago left a basin that was filled by runoff from several streams and the sub-lacustrine springs of La Crégut. Its depth (two pits of 16 m and 26 m) and the fact that its natural water supply is low in nutrients, have prevented it from becoming a peat bog. Swimming is forbidden, but you can walk around, fish or picnic around the lake. → PR 2: Water story ←

An easy, beautiful walk around the lake to admire the scenery.

Perched at an altitude of 800 metres, Lac de Lastioulles boasts a sandy beach ideal for summer water sports such as swimming, sailing and canoeing. Swimming is supervised in July and August. No garbage cans on the beach: please take your garbage with you. Dogs are not allowed in the swimming area. Since 2015, the beach has been awarded the Blue Flag label for the quality of its environment and the activities on offer. The bathing area is supervised in July and August by a professional with training in accompanying people with disabilities. Disabled access to the beach and a tiralo (beach chair for the disabled) are also available. The beach has been awarded the Tourisme & Handicap label.

A 125-hectare lake perched at an altitude of 800 meters. It's a popular swimming and fishing spot. The beach has been awarded the Blue Flag since 2015 and is supervised every year during the summer season. Since 1970, Lac de Lastioulles has also been one of the largest water reservoirs in the Dordogne basin. The lake supplies water to the Bort-les-Orgues reservoir and the Auzerette and Rhue hydroelectric plants. Every year during the summer season, the tourist office organizes events around the lake on the theme of biodiversity, called "Pavillon bleu" events. You can tour the lake by car, motorcycle or bike from the road, or admire the view from the lake's main dike or from the beach located on a peninsula.

Above the church, the esplanade of the old Château offers a magnificent panorama of the Artense and Sancy mountains. Marchal is a village surrounded by the landscapes of the Artense and considered the capital of fiddlers and traditional music. Its church clings to a rocky outcrop, and the remains of the nearby castle offer a vast panorama of the Monts du Sancy.

Photographs, objects and documents, texts and audiovisual testimonials illustrating the affection Georges Pompidou, Prime Minister, Deputy, and President of the Republic maintained for his birth place.

Gothic-style church. Year of construction: 14th century. Listed as a historical monument in 1980. The building, constructed by monks from La Chaise-Dieu, is nestled within the village of Trémouille, a commune situated in the unspoiled natural setting of the Artense region, between rivers, lakes, and hills sculpted by glaciers. The bell tower, with its four openwork openings and wooden gallery, gives it a distinctive silhouette. One of its most remarkable features is the "Saint Martin's Wheel," or bell wheel, suspended in the chancel at a height of approximately 3.5 meters. It was traditionally turned during weddings and baptisms. This wheel has been listed on the Supplementary Inventory of Historical Monuments since 1975. The lever system allows the small bells mounted around the rim to ring, creating a rather rare and symbolic sound. Visit and access: Self-guided tours are possible; keys can be obtained from the Trémouille town hall (04 71 78 50 76).

At 808m, it's the highest point in the commune of Lanobre. With its 360° view, it's a great place for stargazing. It overlooks the village that bears its name, 2 km to the east of the village. From here, a circular panorama with an orientation table and picnic area opens out onto the Monts du Cantal and Monts du Sancy. In the hamlet, head towards Le Fraysse to the orientation table, or follow circuit 11: Le Pied du Fraysse. Free access all year round. You're climbing a volcano! The Puy du Fraysse is one of Sumène Artense's volcanic relics.

This restaurant is located close to Lastioulles water sports centre and to the municipal campground. Tourist area for fishing, hunting and mushrooms gathering. Bar - tobacconist’s - restaurant - catering delivered Menu during high season - closed on Mondays during low season

Located in Champs-sur-Tarentaine-Marchal, Le Saint Rémi offers authentic and generous cuisine. Open from Sunday to Friday, for lunch all year round, and for lunch and dinner in August, the restaurant offers: a daily menu at €17, served at lunchtime. A menu featuring burgers, regional dishes and our specialty: frog legs. Come and discover local flavors in a warm and friendly atmosphere.

Armegyn and Antoine offer refined cuisine, featuring local produce. Everything is homemade, including the bread and puff pastry. Lovely shaded terrace in summer. Warm dining room with wood-burning stove in winter.

Fast food on site or to take away, home-made pizzas, desserts and ice creams made with fresh, seasonal, local and organic produce.

Traditional restaurant with terrace in a friendly, quiet setting. The place seats 30 people in a nice environment. Friendly welcome and fresh products. Homemade meals with local and regional products. Themed nights.

Brasserie on the water's edge with a breathtaking view of the Château de Val. The Relais Valcastel and its team offer a varied, high-quality menu. Showcasing regional products and dishes. Drinks, ice creams, pancakes, waffles.

Traditional Vietnamese restaurant. All-you-can-eat buffet.

Discover our restaurant on the banks of the Dordogne river to enjoy a generous and traditional cuisine. Our menu evolves according to the seasons, with house specialities such as the Escalopes of Fresh Pan-fried Foie Gras, Veal Head in the CENTRAL way, Lamb Mouse roasted with Honey, Chocolate Fondue... NEW : Le BRUNCH : served every Saturday lunchtime from 11am to 3pm. All-you-can-eat buffet! The "SHARE AND DISCOVERY" evenings and the Lounge Bar: afterwork, tasting, garden party, to live a unique experience!

The restaurant invites you for a meal to discover the gastronomy of the Auvergne and Limousin regions. In a restaurant decorated by an artist in trompe l?il style, come and relax while enjoying our homemade specialties. Traditional catering, regional dishes. Open all year round

Takeaway wood-fired pizzas, paninis, French fries, burgers, waffles, ice creams, drinks. Closed Mondays, Tuesdays and Sunday lunchtimes (except July and August)

Exceptional setting in the heart of the Artense lakes, with panoramic views of the Sancy massif, the Cantal mountains and the Tact reservoir. Tastefully renovated 5-bedroom gîte. At 900 m altitude, close to GR30 and mountain bike trails, 4 km from Lastioulles water sports center. Recommended by Routard, Guide Vert, Lonely Planet, Petit futé, Cantal Destination. Fishing label.

Classified 2*, this old house is located in the heart of the forest where you will appreciate its location, calm and comfort. Close to Lake Lastioulles. Enjoy the pleasures of the water (beach, pedal boats, swimming), fishing, hiking and mountain biking trails. 16 km from Bort-les-Orgues, 30 km from Super-Besse. Perfect for couples, families, groups and a dog. The house is large, with a ground-floor bedroom with shower room, WC, living room with inglenook fireplace (wood provided) and kitchen. Other bedrooms upstairs. Beware, 1 km of stony road to get there. Land not enclosed.

Located in the heart of a 5-hectare natural site, near the Lastioulles and La Crégut lakes. Unlimited pitches with or without shade, electric hook-ups, communal washing machine and tumble dryer, children's games, table tennis, peace and relaxation guaranteed. Capacity: 25 pitches

6 cottages in a self-catering village near Lac de Lastioulles. 3 bedrooms, one on the mezzanine (1 double bed - 5 single beds), shower room, shared washing machine and dryer (summer), terrace. Peace and quiet with mountain views. Groups welcome.

Located in the heart of a 5-hectare natural site, near the Lastioulles and La Crégut lakes. Unlimited pitches with or without shade, electric hook-ups, communal washing machine and tumble dryer, children's games, table tennis, peace and relaxation guaranteed. Groups welcome except from 01/07 to 31/08.

Self-contained gîte with garden and views of the Monts du Cantal and Sancy. Just 5km from Lake Lastioulles and its water sports center. Fully-equipped kitchen, living room with dining area and sitting area with fireplace. 3 bedrooms, shower room and separate WC.

Prestige lodges with private Nordic bath and spa. Escape to a luxury ecolodge for an unusual night or a romantic weekend, and enjoy top-of-the-range services in the heart of nature. For total relaxation, our site is Adult Only (vacations without children, maximum 2 adults per lodge). An intimate, unoverlooked site in the heart of nature, with top-of-the-range eco-built lodges: - Top-of-the-range Queen-size bedding - Bathroom with XXL Italian shower and rain shower - Bed linen, towels, bathrobes and toiletries - Kitchen with coffee-bean maker - Mini bar - Courtesy tray with coffee, tea and herbal tea - Music via Bluetooth speaker Various options are available, including dinners, aperitifs, romantic staging and massages. NEW, discover the "Harmonie Sensorielle" space dedicated to well-being and letting go: Himalayan pink salt room with duo massage and herbal tea area.

Evelyne and Jean-Louis welcome you to their warm, rustic farmhouse. Peace, quiet and relaxation are the order of the day. At an altitude of 850 m, the estate extends over 5 hectares. A 50 m2 room is available for courses, seminars and workshops. Come and discover and practice yoga, relaxation, meditation, Qi Gong, therapeutic fasting, biodynamic dance, holotropic breathing... We invite you to consult the calendar of activities on the "courses and program" page of the www.pré-de-tives.fr website.

Location in the village of Marchal.

Situated in the heart of the Volcans d'Auvergne, this region offers a wealth of picturesque and tourist attractions. First floor of a detached house with wooded garden. For fishing, hunting and mushrooming enthusiasts, come and enjoy this haven of peace (possibility of listening to deer bellowing in autumn). Kitchen/dining room (gas stove, washing machine, television, microwave, fridge-freezer), 3 bedrooms with 140x190 beds (linen not provided), barbecue, garden furniture. Weekend rentals available. Walks on site. Lastioulles sailing center 6 km away. Château de Val and Bort-les-Orgues dam 10 km away. Super-Besse 25 km away. La Bourboule spa, Le Mont Dore 30 km. Vulcania at 50 km. Salers 45 km.