Unveil Valprivas, Haute-Loire, Auvergne's hidden gems

Quiet and wooded campsite facing the Leignecq waterbody. Ideal for fishing and hiking to discover nature. Caravan rental. Mobile homes. Possible motorhome reception (emptying area).

Detached late 19th century farmhouse in a small village near the Loire gorges with adjoining enclosed courtyard below (50 m²). Ground floor: living room-kitchen (TV, wood stove, Internet access), wc. 1st floor: 2 bedrooms (1 bed 140 each), 1 bedroom (2 beds 90), shower room, wc. Electric heating in supplement according to consumption. Wood for the stove provided in supplement: 15 €/week. Cleaning deposit: 70 €. Baby equipment: canvas bed, bathtub, high chair, booster seat. Independent garden - Garden furniture - Fenced area Nearby: Aurec at 3 km (medieval city, castle, outdoor activity resort with swimming, canoeing, mountain biking, hiking, all shops and services), Firminy and the heritage of Le Corbusier at 20 mn, Saint-Etienne at 30 mn. Very close to the Hermet ranch.

Located close to the Loire river, you are welcome in this wonderfull piece of nature where you can discover the foothills of the Auvergne Campsite located close to Saint-Etienne, beside the Loire River with the magnificent gorges as the setting. Mobile homes and chalets for rent, caravan and tent pitches for holiday stays. Plots can be booked for short, medium and long stays. Entertainment schedule. Nearby: fishing, leisure centre.

In the heart of Aurec-sur-Loire, between the savage Loire river and centenary cedars, Les Cèdres bleus is a stop for authentic flavours and shared moments lovers. During the summer, our tables are under the green canopy providing a natural and peacefull place. During the winter it is near the fireplace that the magical flavours are more intimate and warm. Our restaurant highlight a home cooking which sublime Haute-Loire and Auvergne products. Each dish is thinked as a tribute to the season and to the region which are surronding us. Our cheaf make dishes where all the ingredients are authentic. We are working the the local producers - market gardeners, cattle farmers and cheese makers - to suggest you authentic dishes with freshness and character.

Situated in a large 1-hectare garden planted with cedar trees, 15 rooms with all the comfort you need Our rooms are in the heart of the nature. Surroundings by centenary cedars, it enjoy a calm atmosphere ideal for the relax and to enjoy the stay. Their modern and warm decorative style create a sweet and comfortable mood. Each room have a view on the park. Private and free park, free wifi in all the hotel, free access to the park, baby bed offered (until the age of 3), tasty breakfast, pets allowed with supplement, champagne, wine bottle or bunch of flowers in addition.

Take advantage of a room at Josiane's to rest or to make a stopover on your trip and enjoy all her attention to make the most of your stay. My house of the 60's is located in a very quiet subdivision with little traffic. It is close to the shops, to the retirement home of Aurec and to the banks of the Loire. You can park your car in the courtyard. The bedroom, on the first floor, is equipped with a 140cm bed (recent and comfortable bedding), a wall cupboard, an armchair and a console. You will have free access to the kitchen if you want to prepare your evening meal. Internet access.

Welcome in a completely renovated farm barn that privileges wood, for a friendly and warm stay in the countryside at a few kilometres from the village. Ideal for a quiet stay with many hikes.

Restaurant managed by the same family for several generations. It offers a regional cuisine with a Forez accent. The menus are renewed frequently and the cuisine is entirely homemade using local and seasonal products. Pascal Bourgin uses local products : regional cheeses, meat (veal and lamb), locally made ice creams and sherbets.

Come and taste the sweet delicacies of La Pause Marolaise. Lean back comfortably in the pub and enjoy the Maro’tz, the Maro’cao or even the Maro’laises! Mom is downstairs, who makes... cakes, cookies or any other greed to enjoy or offer as a souvenir during a walk in Marols.«e biscuit factory, it is the speciality of Aude who makes in her laboratory the Maro’laises, the Maro’ricans, the Maro’tz...«e whole range is to be discovered on the Àoor in the bistro beside the grocery store of country

As well as the fascinating building and features of the site, the guides make you discover a mill still powered by the river’s water and the ancestral expertise of the Forez millers at the end of 18th century. On the edge of the river "Andrable", this mill remains thanks to the work of a nonprofit organization. Discovert the 2 grindstones for bread-making quality and animal flour. The oil mil and the cover beater. A beautiful walk dor the whole family that will take through the miller's work and perpetuates ancestral gestures. Do not miss the path of Vignal's Mill.

This museum shows the daily life and history of men and women living in the Forez mountains and on the Auvergne plateau at the beginning of 20th century. You will also discover a remarquable parish priest garden. We offer a range of activities and resources for schools and educational groups : a qualified staff, resources wich can be helpful to prepare your journey. The museums and collections provide exciting opportunities to learn about local History. The building is 80% accessible to visitors with disabilities.

Montarcher lies between the Velay and Forez Mounts, and the Livradois Mountains. This village, perched at 1160 metres above sea level, offers an uninterrupted 360° view from the mound of the old fort. Perched at a height of 1,160 meters, Montarcher proudly displays its heritage charged with a tumultuous history. Already populated before the invasion of the Celts, it was in turn refuge, stronghold and place of worship. Visitors can discover an outstanding panorama and a source of fresh air. The village dominates Andrable Valley from a lofty granite peak 1,150 metres above sea level and affords the visitor an uninterrupted 360° view from the mound of the old fort. The faraway silhouettes of Pierre-sur-Haute, the highest peak in the Forez group (1634 m), Le Velay, Les Cévennes and even Mont Blanc can be seen from the village. In the 13th century the castle passed from the Counts of Forez into the hands of a wealthy family called Baffie and then later to the Saint-Bonnet and eventually the Rochebaron families. In the 15th century the castle was abandoned by its owners because of its lack of comfort. In 1452 Montarcher became a parish. Father Ferrier was the first person in Montarcher to maintain a register of births, marriages and deaths and his book has become one of the oldest documents of its kind in France. In 1536 Francis I took the county of Forez for the Crown; from then on Montarcher and Le Forez were most definitely part of France...

When the mist descends into the valley, you could easily believe you were in some Celtic land, so much does the castle perched up on the Rock remind you of legends from over the Channel. And yet you are still at the gateway to Le Forez and the castle, which now turns away its visitors (only the chapel is still open to visit), is the southern guardian of Saint Paul en Cornillon. Here you will find a complete range of legends of all kinds centred on the castle, the churches and even the belvedere (minus the bagpipes and ghosts). And you wouldn't think it, but that explains a lot. Family quarrels, impossible love stories (Charlotte de Suze and Robert de Jarjaye, a local version of Romeo and Juliette), tales of vendettas (complete with a manhunt and the murder of the Count of Le Forez), pillaging, fires. And you still haven't seen and heard it all. Impossible to leave this site with climbing to the top of the legendary Mont Fayn. Up there, you will find viewpoint indicator and an incredible view over the Loire Gorges (with the Le Pertuiset bridge in the background). Ah yes - you also risk hearing the giants talking - but don't worry, they are busy blacksmithing.

Cuisine based on local, natural products. Spicy, mild and deliciously flavoured dishes. Local, regional products and traditional beverages.

Located next to the waterbody, le Cabanon welcomes you for lunch and in the evening but also for a small gourmet break in the afternoon.

Nathalie welcomes you to her restaurant located in the heart of the green resort of Usson. Young and old alike will be able to enjoy a traditional cuisine of quality based on fresh products. Former Rival restaurant. Specialties: foie gras, ice verbena, fresh meat and fish. The menu changes according to seasonal products. Ideal for family meals: 2 dining rooms, 1 room for children and 1 terrace. Near the museum of the Forez mountains and outdoor activities: water, mountain bike rides, adventure park ...

In a setting where heritage mixes with nature, Les Temps Nouveaux suggests a traditional cooking. Several options available : banquets, groups and family meals. Only on request. We welcome walkers, families, groups. We offer 3 different menus, the menu of the day. The chef works and promotes local products in his dishes.

For your gastronomic stays, the chef offers you his menus with a wide choice of dishes including his specialities: foie gras, rabbit leg with fig compote and Pilat apples, Iced soufflé with Verbena.

Located opposite to the Cin'Etoile cinema, the Entracte restaurant welcomes you in a warm atmosphere. We propose a traditional cuisine in a friendly environment.

In the heart of Aurec-sur-Loire, between the savage Loire river and centenary cedars, Les Cèdres bleus is a stop for authentic flavours and shared moments lovers. During the summer, our tables are under the green canopy providing a natural and peacefull place. During the winter it is near the fireplace that the magical flavours are more intimate and warm. Our restaurant highlight a home cooking which sublime Haute-Loire and Auvergne products. Each dish is thinked as a tribute to the season and to the region which are surronding us. Our cheaf make dishes where all the ingredients are authentic. We are working the the local producers - market gardeners, cattle farmers and cheese makers - to suggest you authentic dishes with freshness and character.

Since 2016, the chef Norbert BAYT, welcomes you with his specialties: Frogs, grated, fried mussels On the border of the Auvergne and Forez regions, a town crossed by the Loire, it is opposite the Marronniers that the establishment was created in the 1900s as a bar. It was named "la frontière" because Aurec was the first town in the Haute Loire where the "42" who had been banned from the department took refuge. The extension work has enabled the creation of interior toilets to meet the standards of the disabled, a veranda with a capacity of 18 covers, and still its summer terrace. Remember that our friends the dogs are always admitted.

Restaurant managed by the same family for several generations. It offers a regional cuisine with a Forez accent. The menus are renewed frequently and the cuisine is entirely homemade using local and seasonal products. Pascal Bourgin uses local products : regional cheeses, meat (veal and lamb), locally made ice creams and sherbets.

Quiet and wooded campsite facing the Leignecq waterbody. Ideal for fishing and hiking to discover nature. Caravan rental. Mobile homes. Possible motorhome reception (emptying area).

Véronique welcomes you in a rural setting, inside an old building completely renovated. The first traces of the house date from 1299 in the hare (cadastre) of Estivareilles. The traces of the mill can be found in the Napoleonian cadastral plane of 1826. The mill (always existing) was in operation until 1930, and a sawmill was installed to replace the mill shutdown. Located at an altitude of 900 m, come and refresh yourself in this greenery. You will find the grain mill for animal meal, in the center of the house, adjoining the guest rooms; the sawmill dating from the beginning of the 20th century and which stopped in 1985. The Andrable River passes through the house and runs along the rooms. In one of the rooms you will have the pleasure of hearing the sound of the water if you sleep the open window. Three rooms are at your disposal so that you can have a pleasant stay. The “Charbon” room of 20 m2, spacious and clean, will seduce you with its comfortable king size bedding and its modern and functional bathroom. The “Panah” room of 20 m2 will seduce you with its breathtaking view of the Andrable River and its modern and functional bathroom. The “Babet” room of 18 m2 will seduce you with its modern and functional bathroom and warm colors. Each room gives access to a relaxation area and shared kitchen, with the possibility of eating (hotplates, refrigerator, coffee maker). Sweet and/or savoury breakfast (depending on your desires) is served in the kitchen area from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. If necessary, we can agree on specific timetables.

Detached late 19th century farmhouse in a small village near the Loire gorges with adjoining enclosed courtyard below (50 m²). Ground floor: living room-kitchen (TV, wood stove, Internet access), wc. 1st floor: 2 bedrooms (1 bed 140 each), 1 bedroom (2 beds 90), shower room, wc. Electric heating in supplement according to consumption. Wood for the stove provided in supplement: 15 €/week. Cleaning deposit: 70 €. Baby equipment: canvas bed, bathtub, high chair, booster seat. Independent garden - Garden furniture - Fenced area Nearby: Aurec at 3 km (medieval city, castle, outdoor activity resort with swimming, canoeing, mountain biking, hiking, all shops and services), Firminy and the heritage of Le Corbusier at 20 mn, Saint-Etienne at 30 mn. Very close to the Hermet ranch.

Located close to the Loire river, you are welcome in this wonderfull piece of nature where you can discover the foothills of the Auvergne Campsite located close to Saint-Etienne, beside the Loire River with the magnificent gorges as the setting. Mobile homes and chalets for rent, caravan and tent pitches for holiday stays. Plots can be booked for short, medium and long stays. Entertainment schedule. Nearby: fishing, leisure centre.

Situated in a large 1-hectare garden planted with cedar trees, 15 rooms with all the comfort you need Our rooms are in the heart of the nature. Surroundings by centenary cedars, it enjoy a calm atmosphere ideal for the relax and to enjoy the stay. Their modern and warm decorative style create a sweet and comfortable mood. Each room have a view on the park. Private and free park, free wifi in all the hotel, free access to the park, baby bed offered (until the age of 3), tasty breakfast, pets allowed with supplement, champagne, wine bottle or bunch of flowers in addition.

Take advantage of a room at Josiane's to rest or to make a stopover on your trip and enjoy all her attention to make the most of your stay. My house of the 60's is located in a very quiet subdivision with little traffic. It is close to the shops, to the retirement home of Aurec and to the banks of the Loire. You can park your car in the courtyard. The bedroom, on the first floor, is equipped with a 140cm bed (recent and comfortable bedding), a wall cupboard, an armchair and a console. You will have free access to the kitchen if you want to prepare your evening meal. Internet access.

Welcome in a completely renovated farm barn that privileges wood, for a friendly and warm stay in the countryside at a few kilometres from the village. Ideal for a quiet stay with many hikes.

Guesthouse really close to the river Loire and the center of the village. There is a Nautic base not far where you can find electric boats, canoe, mini-golf, Pedalo and karting. 5 bedrooms which all include TV. There is 2 toilets and 2 bathrooms to share. The kitchen can be uses. The gesthouse has also a restaurant if you need an all inclusive service.