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Charming discoveries in Ally, Cantal, Auvergne

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Nestled in the department of Cantal, in the Auvergne region, Ally is a delightful small town inviting you to discover its natural and cultural treasures. Be captivated by the spectacular landscapes surrounding Ally. Among the must-sees, explore the Volcans d'Auvergne Regional Natural Park, offering exceptional hiking trails where you can admire the local wildlife and flora. Nature lovers will also...See more

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La Maison des Jardins
14 km

La Maison des Jardins

This traditional Auriac house is a place of tranquillity. Entirely and tastefully renovated, the modernity and quality of its fittings make the Maison des Jardins a refuge in perfect harmony with the Sothys spirit. The story of a family: between Corrèze and Cantal, in a picturesque village in the Dordogne gorges, you are invited to stay in a typical house built from the local stone with a traditional slate roof, the ancestral home of the Mas family for over 150 years, and fully restored in 2014. The source of luxury, this house is idyllic for nature lovers and an ideal place to get together amongst friends or family. The courtyard and garden open onto the kitchen garden and herbal tea room of the ‘Jardins Sothys’. The source of luxury with Sothys: at the gateway to the Cantal, this local stone house, home to the same family for over 150 years, invites you to recharge your batteries in the bucolic setting of the small village of Auriac. Once through the door, you'll already feel the ambience of calm that reigns. This is to be expected, throughout your stay you will be in the world of Sothys. Starting with the house itself, which has all the modern comforts but with antique furniture. The must? A private bathroom in every room. The outside will not to be outdone either, with a pergola for basking in the sun or simply taking the time to enjoy the peace and quiet. And to awaken your senses, what could be better than a stroll through the Sothys gardens themselves? They are just a stone's throw from your cosy nest. They will take you on a voyage, from the Japanese gardens to formal French gardens, not to forget a hint of Egypt... You'll discover all the secrets of the plants used in cosmetics. Continue along this gentle path, take a break at the gastronomic restaurant in the gardens, where you can enjoy refined cuisine in the enchanting setting of an old renovated barn, open to the great outdoors. Then take a leisurely stroll along the banks of the Auriac lake, just opposite. And if it's hot, don't hesitate to go for a dip! The surrounding countryside is yours to explore, with its breath-taking views of the Monts d'Auvergne. Take the opportunity to visit Salers in the Cantal region, listed as one of the "Most Beautiful Villages in France", or Argentat, further south, for a picturesque and relaxing stroll through the Dordogne Valley.

Rue du Sudour 19220 Auriac
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Pleaux
8.4 km

Pleaux

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

2, place Georges Pompidou 15700 Pleaux
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Saint-Martin-Valmeroux
11 km

Saint-Martin-Valmeroux

Saint-Martin-Valmeroux is a charming village with a population of 800, at an altitude of 650 metres, nestling in the lush greenery of the Maronne valley. Former Bailliage of the Monts d'Auvergne between Mauriac and Aurillac. Remarkable historic centre. Saint-Martin-Valmeroux is a charming village with a population of 911, at an altitude of 650 metres, nestling in the lush greenery of the Maronne valley. A former Bailliage (bailiwick) of the Monts d'Auvergne located on the CD 922 between Mauriac and Aurillac, the commune of Saint-Martin-Valmeroux, associated with Saint-Rémy-de-Salers, has many treasures from the past (14th-century church, houses with turrets, barris and barriades, three-measure grain market, St-Pôl and Vezou chateaus, etc.) but is resolutely modern in its outlook... Saint-Martin-Valmeroux - This is a market town with key public services (police station, state and private schools, post office, first-aid/rescue centre, rural home for the elderly) and private services, particularly in the health sector. The town also has a large, dynamic and constantly evolving craft, industrial and commercial fabric (Isotoner has its head office here, as St-Martin also owes its prosperity as a former glove-making centre) and is also a pleasant place to stay (campsite with twenty chalets, motorhome stations, hotel and numerous holiday gites). There's plenty to do in the area, including a heated swimming pool, city park, fitness area, tennis court, riding centre, trout fishing, gymnasium, hiking trails and leisure centre, for tourists and locals alike, who can take advantage of the large number of associations (around 20, many of them in the sporting and cultural fields). Worthy of note: the Nozières mineral fountain and its healing water, rich in iron bicarbonate and carbonic acid. The church, a local specimen of Middle Age architecture which is much admired today, replaces its 12th century Romanesque predecessor of which only the bell tower remains, a massive 18 metre high square tower. The porch, as well as the small door set back to the left of the entrance, are Gothic in style. The upper part of the portal features three painted wooden statues dating from the 17th century. On the facade of the bell tower, there is a ‘boy with thorn’ sculpture eroded by time. Inside, on the Gothic keystone of the choir is a shield bearing the arms of Jacques Comborn, Bishop of Clermont and Lord of St Martin, who was responsible for restoring and transforming the building in the 15th century. Also on display there are the 17th century gilded wooden reliquary bust and a painting by Gustave de Lassalle-Bordes, both dedicated to the patron saint of the commune.

15140 Saint-Martin-Valmeroux
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