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The 12th-century Château de La Faye overlooking the Ruisseau de la Faye is the main attraction of this wooded circuit above the Giroux valley, with views of the Monts du Forez, the Chaîne des Puys and the Sancy massif.

From Brugeron, via pretty cobbled paths with low granite walls, you reach the summit of Puy Gros, discovering the jasseries of the vast Hauts de Chaume plateau of the Livradois-Forez region. The view is splendid from the Sainte-Anne cross.

In the hollow of the Dore valley, the path winds up to a small plateau where you can admire Forez and the mountains to the west, before descending to the Dore gorges and why not finish with a visit to the Park house?

From La Renaudie and its 14th-century church, this trail leads to a dolmen, magnificent panoramic views of the surrounding area, different species of Livradois trees (beech, birch, ash, wild cherry, etc.) and, in spring, a multitude of flowers.

Poetry is the order of the day on this trail from the Gripel cross to the hamlet of Saint-James. Here, overlooking the Livradois mountains, you'll be seduced by the granite houses arranged around small gardens, flowering walls and grassy paths.

Discover the surroundings of Marat, a peaceful little village nestled in the foothills of the Monts du Forez. You'll walk alongside majestic trees and wander along the lovely undergrowth paths that make Marat and its Rucheix communal forest so beautiful.

A hike along the ancient medieval border between the Puy-de-Dôme and the Loire, marked by royal milestones. The woods lead to a rocky chaos known as the "Lit de La Vierge".

The forest path from the start opens up to reach the Hautes-Chaumes, the Col du Béal and then Peyre-Mayou. From up here, you'll enjoy a feeling of plenitude as you contemplate the alignments of the various massifs that make up the Puy-de-Dôme and Loire regions.

From Tours-sur-Meymont, this circuit offers beautiful views of the Graves valley, the Dore gorges and the Forez mountains. Of particular interest are the adobe houses, the private Château du Bourgon and the stone bridge over the Minchoux.

You'll discover a very open site, where boulders stand tall, and above all, an extraordinary 360° view of all the mountains with its two orientation tables.

Heating: 0.17Euro/kW. Noirétable 13km, St-Etienne 87km. Self-contained house comprising 2 gîtes et 1 other dwelling. 36 sq. m on 1st floor. Living room, kitchen area, 1 bedroom, 1 alcove (beds: 2 single, 1 double, 1 double sofa). Shower room, electric heating. Shared washing machine et tumble drier. Car port. 300 sq. m parking space. 600 sq. m games space et tennis court shared between the gîtes.

Self-contained house comprising 2 gîtes et 1 other dwelling. 20 sq. m. on 1st floor. Living room/kitchen area, alcove (1 double bed). Shower room. Electric heating. Shared washing m/c et tumble drier. 100 sq. m. shared unfenced garden, car port. Noirétable 13km, St-Etienne 87km.

Welcome, Sharing and Discovery are the key words that Marjorie and Edouard offer you to experience at the Auberge de la Source. Here you can recharge your batteries and have an experience to create and tell memories. L’Auberge de la Source is a place to “be well and be well”. Also, we offer you: - The cottage with comfortable double, triple and family rooms with a total of 8 rooms and 24 beds ; - The table with family, authentic and multi-traditional cuisine made from local products allows you to discover local recipes but also go on a culinary journey. We work on unique menus per fortnight with reservations required 48 hours in advance; - A friendly space composed of a bar, darts, table football, and a mezzanine with sofa and billiards. - A grocery store selling local products promoting, among other things, our local partners; - Additional activities to discover: o Marjorie takes you to discover Japanese Raku ceramics, clay modeling and specific cooking techniques. Several workshops possible on request (jewelry, pieces). o Edouard takes you to discover deep relaxation through sound massage with Tibetan bowls and vibrational acupuncture with therapeutic tuning forks (by reservation).

Come and relax in this beautiful wooden chalet with a 35 m2 terrace with jacuzzi and an incredible view of the surrounding countryside. Situated at less than 4km from the motorway exit ‘’Les Salles’’ (42), between the historic village of Cervierres and the village of Noiretable with its Casino game, lac and all shops near by The chalet is made using only the local wood and built by an artisan from the area who uses old methods with a respect for modern architecture The chalet is build on poles which provide an amazing view. There is 20m2 inside with all the necessary comfort, fully equipped kitchen, also made by a local manufacture and a bathroom with a shower and toilets with a modern design. You will also find a very comfortable sofa bed which you can fold during the day to optimise the space A large 3m door window will allow you to wake up in front of this incredible view. Also giving access to a 35m2 terrace which was thought to maximise your own comfort in the country side The 24 jet SPA is placed in the center, there is 2 laying space and 1 seat. Still looking at the view you will be able to get a relaxing water or air massage hoping to maybe spot some wild animal passing through the land across On one side of the terrace you will find and outdoor living area where you can relax, read a book or simply listen the birds singing. On the other side you will find a dinning space where you can enjoy your breakfast and try the local specialities while looking at the forest in this beautiful part of France This Chalet is suitable for 2 adult only

Magali offers you a serenity break in this former dairy, which she has put her heart into renovating. It guest room is located in a preserved environment just a stone's throw from the historic village of Cervières.

In the heart of Cervières, come visit a unique museum in France : the Museum-workshop of goldwork embroidery. You will discover the history and the technique of the embroiderers called "Grenadières" specific to the Haut-Forez. The goldwork embroidery has existed in the Haut-Forez territory since the 19th century. Women worked mainly for military industry and made the grenade of policemen and firemen, so they took the name of "grenadières". The industry peaked in the 50's. The embroiderers worked on embroideries for military uniform as well as civil suits or the famous academician suit. In the museum, you can admire examples of those réalisations and discover the technique of goldwork embroidery and the transmission of this skill nowadays known as an artistic profession. Each visit finishes with a show that permits to you to talk with the embroiderer and to understand its technique. You can also try by yourself!!

Located in the emblematic Vallée des Usines site in Thiers, Le Creux de l'Enfer is spread over two exceptional industrial buildings above the Durolle River. For more than 30 years, the art center has showcased the best of both national and international contemporary art and has invited artists to create works through immersive residencies, collaborating with local stakeholders. Through an annual program of solo and group exhibitions, a series of talks and conferences closely tied to these exhibitions, as well as outreach initiatives and special public events, the art center also aims to create the most favorable conditions for bringing art and the public together. A case in point is “Samedis d’enfer,” scheduled during each exhibition, which brings together a multitude of artistic offerings, including workshops for children, guided exhibition tours, and concerts, performances, and other public events. Drawing on a wide range of influences—spanning industry and nature, action and thought—Le Creux de l’Enfer embodies a project that is as experimental as it is accessible, as demanding as it is generous, and as cutting-edge as it is welcoming. A contemporary art center housed in the former Creux de l’Enfer cutlery factory—which closed permanently in 1956—it traces its origins to the cultural decentralization policy launched under the leadership of Jack Lang in 1985. It opened in 1988, three years after the National Symposium on Monumental Metal Sculpture, organized by the municipality of Thiers, several of whose works remain scattered throughout the city and its surroundings. Le Creux de l’Enfer is one of fifty French contemporary art centers accredited by the Ministry of Culture, modeled after the German “Kunsthallen”—spaces in which artists are deeply involved: Le Creux de l’enfer devotes its entire space to a program of temporary exhibitions (renewed twice a year) and events, developed in collaboration with guest artists. Since October 2019, it has held the designation “contemporary art center of national interest,” making it the first contemporary art center in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region to receive this designation. At the helm of this “vessel” on the Durolle River is Sophie Auger-Grappin, who, after more than 20 years in the Île-de-France region, chose to leave Paris and an art center in the Yvelines for Thiers, bringing with her artistic projects of national scope for this “other capital”—the capital of cutlery. Since 2025, the Creux de l’Enfer has been renovated, expanded, and has also extended its artistic and cultural program to the May factory, connected to the Creux de l’Enfer factory by a covered walkway. Thanks to this work, a brand-new visitor route has been created, featuring new spaces open to the public (a lower hall right next to the river, an observation deck with an unmissable view of the valley, a small workshop where visitors can enjoy activities and hands-on sessions...) and an exhibition space of nearly 1,000 m². The project was managed by the Fabre/Speller architectural firm—which had previously overseen the transformation of the Creux de l’Enfer in 1988—and was further enriched by the collaboration with architect-engineer Alexandre Bagros-Murat and designer Olivier Vadrot for the furniture and interior design.

La Maison de la Fourme d’Ambert gives information of the historical and present-day production of Fourme, AOP cheese of Auvergne. Summer workshops: cheese-making, butter production, Fourme hamburger. Are you familiar with Fourme d'Ambert, the blue-veined cylinder cheese? A staple of the traditional family cheese platter, "fourme" has been produced in the Livradois-Forez region for centuries. The Maison de la Fourme d'Ambert et des fromages d'Auvergne is located in a 14th-century house in downtown Ambert. It showcases the making of Fourme d'Ambert cheese, a collection of dairy utensils and equipment, and items linked to life in the mountain pastures (jasseries, milking cows, rosaries, etc.). The maturing cellar showcases the five Auvergne PDO cheeses. Tasting and store selling local products. In summer, workshops and events: cheese and butter making...

The conservatory orchard at Tours-sur-Meymont is an orchard of regional interest for Auvergne fruit collections, covering 5 hectares of open-air orchard plantations. Pre orchard - Remarkable landscape. Conservation of fruit varieties: apple, pear, cherry, plum, chestnut, almond... Largest collection of regional varieties, flagship site of the Conservatoire d'Espaces Naturels d'Auvergne (269 varieties and 518 grafted trees). Self-guided tour with educational panels. Landscaped area dedicated to biodiversity Grafting and pruning training courses, exhibitions. Free admission as part of annual program. By quotation for specific or unscheduled requests.

Hiking trails allow you to discover on foot, horseback, cycling or with donkeys all these landscapes in following amongst others the GR3. This site is in use all through the year thanks to winter and summer activities : National festival of 14 July, Nordic festival and musical soirées. Discover on site: nature trails, cross-country skiing, snowshoes, dog sledding, mountain biking and amusing

Pilgrimage site, church, apparition chapel, miraculous water spring. Viewpoint indicator.

Dating back to the 11 th century, the castle surprises and delights. It was re- designed in the 15 th and 18 th centuries. French ceilings, polished wood floors, porcelain and artisanal wall tiling. Gues- trooms, exhibition space, tearoom Dating back to the 11 th century, the castle surprises and delights. It was redesigned in the 15 th and 18 th centuries. French ceilings, polished wood floors, porcelain and artisanal wall tiling. Guestrooms, exhibition space, tearoom.

The body of water of Noirétable offers you a pleasant setting for your moments of swimming and relaxation. The surroundings are arranged to accommodate you and the children can enjoy the small sandy beach for fun.

Used to 1960s, it was restored and enhance by the association Aqua Petra. Its shape oval, its built in cut stones, its closeness with the priory, the stony absence for the wash of the linen, suggested several hypotèses.

Chalmazel church has a complete serie of stained glass windows signed by Théodore Gérard Hanssen (1855-1957), master glazier who revolutionized the art of stained glass. An audio guide with the voice of Brigitte Fossey is installed and available free of charge depending on opening hours.

Overlooking the village of Chalmazel, the fortified house of Marcilly Talaru's family is surprisingly authentic. Indeed it has kept its high round towers with machicolations and its parapet walk.

The Hautes Chaumes is a protected natural site of vast rolling high-altitude plateaux (above 1,400m) on the upper slopes of the Monts du Forez mountains. Your ideal starting point for many a hiking trail! Human occupation can be traced back a long way, as witnessed by the jasserie chalets where fourme de Montbrison cheese was made. A rich diversity of flora and fauna: peat bogs, heathland and mountain pasture, bilberries, sundew...

Located at an altitude of 1100m, the restaurant of Notre Dame de l'Hermitage welcomes you to a peaceful and mystical place. After enjoying a cuisine with Malagasy origins, you can enjoy the surroundings which offer panoramas and walks.

"For a hot lunch, the restaurant Les Epilobes proposes a brand new menu, with a daily special, meal deals and snacks. Fast, practical and economical, with a range of dishes to choose from (starters, mains and desserts), to suit all tastes!"

Just a few steps from the station of Chalmazel, the Auberge des Granges offers you farmhouse specialities : delicatessen , patia (potates baked in cream), chicken liver cake, sausage rolls, bilberry tarte, Montbrison cheese raclette, Forez hotpot... booking necessary.

In a friendly setting, the inn offers you a traditional cuisine based on local products and mainly organic, pizza as well as a weekday menu. All dishes can be taken away.

Catering based on local products, burger with tomme, fourme, saint nectaire or entrecote accompanied by a salad and chips, salad, cheese, aperitif platters. On reservation only.

Welcome, Sharing and Discovery are the key words that Marjorie and Edouard offer you to experience at the Auberge de la Source. Here you can recharge your batteries and have an experience to create and tell memories. L’Auberge de la Source is a place to “be well and be well”. Also, we offer you: - The cottage with comfortable double, triple and family rooms with a total of 8 rooms and 24 beds ; - The table with family, authentic and multi-traditional cuisine made from local products allows you to discover local recipes but also go on a culinary journey. We work on unique menus per fortnight with reservations required 48 hours in advance; - A friendly space composed of a bar, darts, table football, and a mezzanine with sofa and billiards. - A grocery store selling local products promoting, among other things, our local partners; - Additional activities to discover: o Marjorie takes you to discover Japanese Raku ceramics, clay modeling and specific cooking techniques. Several workshops possible on request (jewelry, pieces). o Edouard takes you to discover deep relaxation through sound massage with Tibetan bowls and vibrational acupuncture with therapeutic tuning forks (by reservation).

Homemade cuisine prepared with fresh, seasonal, locally sourced ingredients. Weekday workers’ lunch menu (Monday to Friday), snacks served throughout the day, and takeaway service. Guest rooms and holiday cottage with meals available by reservation for gu Welcome to Les Trois Temps, a warm and welcoming place where authenticity, great food, and hospitality are at the heart of everything we do. Our cuisine is entirely homemade, prepared using fresh, seasonal ingredients while giving priority to local producers and suppliers. Our menu changes throughout the year to showcase the best of the region and offer generous, simple, and flavourful dishes. Whether you are joining us for lunch, dinner, or simply to enjoy a drink, you will always find a friendly and relaxed atmosphere. Guests staying at the hotel can also enjoy our catering service. Upon request, we are happy to prepare meals for hotel guests, including on our closing days, ensuring a comfortable and enjoyable stay throughout their visit. Whether you are passing through, enjoying a holiday, or living in the area, Les Trois Temps invites you to discover authentic homemade cuisine, genuine hospitality, and the pleasure of sharing a memorable moment in a charming setting.

Restaurant and much more: groceries, bread, local products, newspapers, gas bottles and items for the garden.

From the simple, the real, the authentic terroir, in a warm, family and friendly atmosphere. A very popular inn where quality and quantity are essential. The restaurant room is integrated into a typical summer jasserie. High altitude inn on summer pastures offering fresh local produce from surrounding farms (ATDR label). Booking strictly needed as no mains electricity. Hautes Chaumes (High Pastures) specialities: -local cured meats -local cheeses -thresher's pâté, bilberry or walnut tarts according to season -patia (potatoe with cream cooked slowly over 5 hours). Group rate (minimum 20 people)

Here you will find a very friendly atmosphere and many different specialities, such as Forez salad, Forez patia (baked potatoes in cream), Montbrison cheese soufflé ... and a large choice of homemade desserts. In Sauvain, the Sauvagnard welcomes you into a very friendly setting. With prior booking, you'll discover many specialities such as ham cooked on the bone, guinea-fowl with cabbage, Forez Patia, fourme soufflé, calf's head with vinaigrette, frogs provençal and a large choice of homemade desserts.

Semi-detached cottage. In the Hauts Monts du Forez, independent house with 2 family gîtes and 1 collective gîte. At your disposal, 600 m² of playground and tennis area shared by the gîtes, carport, 300 m² car park. Noirétable 13 km - St-Etienne 87 km.

At an altitude of 1100 m, in the Hauts Monts du Forez, independent house with 2 cottages and 1 apartment with a common open ground of 100 m². Noirétable 13 km.

Heating: 0.17Euro/kW. Noirétable 13km, St-Etienne 87km. Self-contained house comprising 2 gîtes et 1 other dwelling. 36 sq. m on 1st floor. Living room, kitchen area, 1 bedroom, 1 alcove (beds: 2 single, 1 double, 1 double sofa). Shower room, electric heating. Shared washing machine et tumble drier. Car port. 300 sq. m parking space. 600 sq. m games space et tennis court shared between the gîtes.

Self-contained house comprising 2 gîtes et 1 other dwelling. 20 sq. m. on 1st floor. Living room/kitchen area, alcove (1 double bed). Shower room. Electric heating. Shared washing m/c et tumble drier. 100 sq. m. shared unfenced garden, car port. Noirétable 13km, St-Etienne 87km.

Notre Dame de l'Hermitage seems to stay up the canton. Its privileged position offers a rare panorama, of numerous paths and invite you to practice hiking. . Collective accommodation at an altitude of 1110 m, a place of conviviality and serenity.

The gîte features a lounge and living room with fitted kitchen. Separate entrance. Patio and access to the garden, not overlooked. Parking space outside the gîte.

This chalet is situated at an altitude of 1300 m between the Col du Béal and the ski slopes, facing south. 20 minute walk from the car park. Ideally situated for sports activities (hiking, snow shoes, mountain bike, Alpine skiing or nordic climbing)

In a remarkable natural setting of medium mountain, Le Chalet L'Eau Vive, functional and convivial, offers you all the comfort necessary to welcome your group. Whether you are a family, a friend, a training organization, a school group or a sports association, Adèle and Frédéric offer you an à la carte stay, adapted to your needs, in a warm atmosphere. Several formulas to choose from: free management with or without meals, half board or full board, room hire. The owners, professionals of the restoration, offer you a regional kitchen of quality. In a green or snowy landscape, for lovers of gliding, sensations and outdoor activities, there is something for all tastes: cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, sledding, hiking, mountain biking and mountain biking. trail, descent scooters, etc ... Group gite of 600 m²: dining room of 79 m² with central fireplace, professional kitchen, activity room or seminary of 60 m² included with accommodation, 9 bedrooms, 8 with private bathrooms, 2 small dormitories with shared bathrooms. Relaxation area with sauna (fee payable in free management). Possibility of half board or full board for groups (sheets and household included for groups of adults), possibility of renting part of the cottage only for 22 people, rental of rooms possible without accommodation. Sheets rental 8.50 € / bed. Big field with games of ball and animals on place for the happiness of the small ones. Room available to store ski equipment, bicycles, etc ... Edges in the course of finishing.

La Loge de la morte has been rehabilitated for the self-service reception of all publics, including the disabled public.