CAMPO DECOUVERTE: Discover Chamalieres and Puy-de-Dôme

Royat, the starting point for beautiful walks between town and nature; the route takes in pleasant paths between old villages and new districts that encircle the town. We're on the edge of a fault here, but apart from the gradual ascent between the spa and Gravenoire, this loop is within the reach of as many people as possible. Start: Place Allard, Royat, up the tiretaine Difficulty: Ascent between the Royat cemetery and the D5 Parking recommended at the grotte des laveuses; difficult parking in the center of Royat, especially during the spa season.

We arrive at "Paradis", the highest point in Royat-Chamalières, to admire the Royat spa from above and Clermont-Ferrand in the background. The Limagne fault runs through here, marking the boundary between the volcanoes and Limagne.

Departing from the spa town of Royat, a short, multi-faceted day trip. You'll discover a variety of landscapes, from the Tiretaine valley to the Royat state forest, crossing pastures and moors that stretch out at the foot of the Chaîne des Puys. Beautiful paths and views in prospect! Departure: - By car from Royat, in the Grotte des laveuses parking lot on the banks of the Tiretaine below Avenue de la Vallée. - By bus from Place Allard up the Tiretaine (5mn) - From the "Tiretaine" directional mast, take the stairs to "Puy de Chateix". Difficulties: Long hike, but very gradual ascent.

On this walk, you'll follow the impetuous little river La Tiretaine, which rises near La Font de l'Arbre, not far from the Puy de Dôme, and disappears into the underground world of Clermont-Ferrand.

Immerse yourself in the volcanoes of the Chaîne des Puys. A two-day hike that will delight tourists and locals alike, because there are some landscapes you just can't get enough of! Green stopover at the Montlosier gîte, headquarters of the Parc des Volcans. The gîte d'étape de Montlosier is open from 01/05 to 30/10 (27 places in rooms for 4 to 10 people, with restaurant facilities). Departure point: Grotte des laveuses parking lot, Royat, towards "l'Arboretum" via the chemin des écoliers / Breuil stadium parking lot, Royat, towards "l'Arboretum" via the chemin des écoliers Day 1: Royat to Montlosier via Manson and Laschamps (19.3 km). Day 2: Montlosier to Royat via Fontfreyde, Saint-Genès-Champanelle, Ceyrat (20.2 km).

Clermont-Vulcania is a great challenge, offering a fascinating progression from the Clermont basin to the volcanoes of the Chaîne des Puys. You won't have time to visit Vulcania this time, but during school vacations a bus will be waiting from the parking lot to take you back to town. Departure: Clermont-Ferrand Cathedral, Place de la Victoire, direction "Durtol" / Durtol, direction "Vulcania". Alternatively, take the special bus from Clermont or Royat up to Vulcania and walk back down. Special Clermont-Vulcania-Clermont bus from 01/07 to 31/08, then on request during the spring and autumn vacations 48 hours in advance. Difficulties: Long but gradual ascent.

What a symbol, and what a challenge for any good walker: to "do" the Giant of the Domes in just a few hours from the heart of the city! A handful of kilometers and a long but gradual ascent, with a return trip by bus most of the year. So give it a try and you'll be able to say: I did it! Departure point: Clermont Cathedral, Place de la Victoire, direction "Chamalières" / Square de Verdun, Chamalières / Thermal district, Royat. From the summit of the Puy-de-Dôme, take the cogwheel train (fee payable) back down to the Maison du Site, then return to the town by special bus. Special bus (01/04 to 30/09) from Maison de Site to Clermont station; stops in Royat. Difficulty: The overall height difference between Place de Jaude and the summit of Puy-de-Dôme.

A two-day tour of the Volcanoes, culminating in "Le Puy-de-Dôme". Two days of hiking through an astonishing variety of landscapes, from the town to the edge of the fault, to the highlands of the Plateau des Dômes, where the village of Laschamps welcomes you for the first day's stage. Day 1: Durtol to Laschamps via Sarcenat, La Fontaine du Berger, Le Puy-de-Dôme (18.4 km). Day 2: Laschamps to Durtol via Manson, La Font-de-l'Arbre, Le Cheix, Orcines (18.1 km). Departures: Parking du stade, Durtol, direction "Vulcania" / gare SNCF, Durtol, direction "Vulcania". Difficulties: Significant gradient. Ascent and descent of the Puy-de-Dôme. From the "Chemin des Gouris" crossroads, you can reach the "Maison de Site".

The GTMC-VTT, from Clermont-Ferrand to Volvic. The GTMC mountain bike route continues from Clermont-Ferrand (historic start of the GTMC mountain bike race) to Volvic. From Clermont-Ferrand, the historic departure point for the GTMC mountain bike race, you gradually gain altitude as you head towards the Chaîne des Puys and its 80 volcanoes. Under the gaze of the impressive Puy de Dôme, you'll discover a variety of landscapes, from a 2,000-year-old town to sunny hillsides planted with fruit trees and vines. The route ends in chestnut woods and volcanic cheires, with their chaotic vegetation and morphology. All along the way, the mountain biker's attention is irresistibly drawn to the volcanoes. Volvic, famous for its water and volcanic stone, is the finishing point of this stage. Departure is from Clermont Ferrand railway station. We climb gently up to Place Delille, which we cross before plunging down in front of a large secondary school to follow a long straight line. From set of traffic lights to set of traffic lights, the MTB GTMC takes us to the tarmac slope leading to the Col de Bancillon (alt. 551m). A short but steep descent on a farm track takes us to the Blanzat sports complex. We have to find a passageway to cross it and then climb back up to Blanzat on tarmac. Superb trails through fruit groves and meadows to the village of Malauzat. From Malauzat, we climb through a chestnut grove that takes us right up close to the Chaîne des Puys. Playful, relatively easy trails.

The route takes in three ancient winegrowing villages, where the marks of the winegrowing past are still very present in the landscape. It's a great walk for everyone, with the volcanic mounds of Montrognon and Chomontel, and radiant views over the town and surrounding mountains. Departure point: Place de la Résistance near the town hall. Alternative parking recommended at the Artenium (accessible via the traffic circle on the D2089). Difficulty: Ascent between Clémensat and the summit of Montrognon. Short but steep and slippery descent in wet weather from Montrognon to Les Montants.

A visit to l'Aventure Michelin is astonishing, fun and friendly, and opens the doors to an exceptional world. L'Aventure Michelin is a scenographic journey of 2000m². Thanks to an interactive scenography, you will discover the history, the present and the future of the Michelin group. From the very first detachable tyre to the MICHELIN Visionary Concept not forgetting the famous maps and guides - or the good old Michelin Man - a whole world of excitement awaits you ! The museum exhibition is bilingual (French/English). You can also take a tour in German or Spanish, thanks to the audioguide available at the site reception, or in German, Spanish, Italian and Dutch by downloading the free l'Aventure Michelin mobile application.

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.Located on the Gergovie plateau - a true natural belvedere over Auvergne, this new generation plunges young and old into the Gallic Wars between Vercingetorix and Julius Caesar. It combines archaeological objects and multimedia tools. More than a visit, the Archaeological Museum of the Battle of Gergovie offers a lively and interactive journey. The space combines graphics, models, archaeological objects and multimedia with the highlight of an audiovisual room plunging the visitor into the atmosphere of the Battle of Gergovie between Romans and Gauls. The route also allows you to discover the civilization of oppida arvernes, to discover the archaeological secrets of Gergovie and to understand the natural and geological history of the Plateau and the magnificent landscapes that surround it.

The château will not be open to individual visitors this season Château de Batisse invites you on a fascinating journey through the centuries. Originally a medieval fortress, the Château has been transformed into a prestigious residence, bearing witness to the architectural savoir-faire of each era it has passed through. An exceptional estate is revealed step by step: waterfalls and crystal-clear rivers, pools with silvery reflections, sumptuous parks and formal gardens, a rose garden of a thousand colors and bewitching fragrances.

Family-hotel and restaurant near Lake La Cassière. The inn "Between Lakes and Volcanoes" offers a nature stop for a meal or a stay.

Explore the heart of a real volcano... Located at the center of the tectonic "Chaîne des Puys - Faille de Limagne" UNESCO World Heritage Site, we offer you the unique and unusual opportunity to discover the inside of a 100% natural volcano. Discover the secrets of volcanology with a 2h30 interactive tour of the Lemptégy volcano, comprising 5 stages: - The "volcano and men" tour: this fun, interactive introduction to the visit will familiarize you with the volcano and give you a better understanding of its metamorphosis. A 30-minute self-guided tour. - Guided exploration of the volcano's anatomy: meet your guide on foot or by train. He'll share all his geological and volcanological knowledge with you: bombs, volcanic chimneys, lava flows... and you'll leave with scoria (solidified lava). A wealth of information to help you better understand the landscape around you. - L'âme de Lemptégy": an unusual journey into the site's industrial past, with a visit to the old pozzolan extraction machines once used by quarrymen. - The immersive "Volcano 'Express" attraction: this sensory and emotional experience reveals all the secrets behind the formation of the Chaîne des Puys and the Faille de Limagne. What if the fault were to reopen... Will you reach your destination? - The dynamic 4D film "Aux Origines": enjoy an unprecedented flight over the volcanoes of Auvergne and relive the history of the volcano as if you were there, from its eruptions to the present day. While you're there, treat yourself to a gourmet break at the Volcan de Lemptégy restaurant. The chef offers traditional regional dishes (sausage/aligot, truffade, petit salé...). You can also stroll through the new boutique and discover a wide range of regional products, souvenirs, books... LE REVEIL DU VOLCAN" NIGHT TOUR: a breathtaking nocturnal experience! Entering at night, you'll be propelled into the heart of the Lemptégy Volcano for an extraordinary experience. Along the way, you'll plunge into an erupting volcano and discover magical creatures. A new world to discover and a new way to experience Volcan de Lemptégy. 1.5 km on foot. Prices and schedule: see website. IN JULY AND AUGUST

Want to discover the world of volcanoes and the natural phenomena of planet Earth? Go exploring in Vulcania in Auvergne, unique park in Europe on the theme of volcanoes and the Earth. You can enjoy a 3-hour outing to explore the interior of a totally natural volcano on foot or on a little train, with the assistance of a knowledgeable guide. During this fun visit you’ll encounter some geological treasures and learn about man’s involveme

Understand at last the work of the bee, its role on the environment. Workshop to create breeding-cages for insects. Candle making. During a fun and educational visit, the facilitator first presents how the life of bees in the hive is organized. Then, you will discover the essential role of the bee in our environment with the help of the "theater of nature". Then, observe the bees in complete safety in the glass hives. Then comes the most spectacular moment, when the host opens a beehive behind glass. Thanks to a macro video system, we get inside the cells! At the honey house, you will attend a demonstration of honey extraction. And to end this journey well, we offer you a tasting of honey and homemade products. Duration of the visit: around 1h15 The Boutique is open all year round Saturday and Sunday from 2 p.m. to 6.30 p.m. and on the opening days of the museum. Discovery workshops during school holidays. Exhibition on edible insects and children's games.

Come and discover the donkey ride from the Marinette farm. Supervised or independent practice. Walks that take you to Chemin Fais'Art. Live a moment of sharing alongside our companions: donkeys or ponies. Whether it's just for the pleasure of being accompanied, to carry your belongings or your toddlers!

Inspired by Italy and the Orient, the Pavillon Saint-Mart is a former leg treatment bath built in 1912 to boost the activity of the spa town. In 1912, to boost business at the spa, Auguste Rouzaud, owner of the chocolate factory “À la Marquise de Sévigné”, asked architect Louis Jarrier (1862-1982) to rebuild the building, whose spring had been in operation since 1880. The waters were first of all ingested, and then the benefits of leg bathing were discovered. On a cramped piece of land at the edge of the Tiretaine river, Jarrier created an asymmetrical building inspired by Antiquity and the Byzantine Empire, with semi-circular arches, dome, screen walls and Roman barrel roof tiles. The monumental entrance is enhanced by an arch with a row of billets, with its archivolt decorated with a mosaic. The sign, the Saint-Mart coat-of-arms and the fountain in the rushes are made from Briare enamel, while the bottom is made from ceramic sandstone. The words “founded in the century of Augustus” could refer to the antique past of the spa and to the proximity of the Roman baths, but serve as a humorous nod. In reality they are a reference to August Rouzaud. Inside, beneath the dome, the drink stand is staged with a glass bell-shaped cover. The eleven treatment rooms with bath tubs are preceded by a small lounge area. The shower room, with tiles depicting water lilies, has retained the entirety of its spraying system. All the other walls are covered with metropolitan-style white tiles. The spa was inaugurated in 1912. The building has been on the historic monuments registry since 1948. It was closed for treatments permanently in 1980. The spring was directed to the spa for external treatments and to the drink stand for internal treatments.

The casinos and theatres were essential structures in a bath town where people came for treatments but also for entertainment. The spa town has had three casinos. The casinos and theatres were essential structures in a thermal town where people came for treatments but also for entertainment. In Royat, as in other spa towns, they were located close to the baths. The spa town had three casinos. In 1873, a first gambling institution was built by architect Jacques Cournol. This neo-Norman-style building made from red brick and wood was dubbed “Le Chalet”. It featured several gambling rooms and various reception rooms on the first floor, a restaurant on the ground floor and a performance hall created in 1875, known as “Le Cercle”. In 1882 another casino was built by the architect Lecat, the Samie casino. Today all that remains of this is the Villa des Champs-Elysées (12 avenue Pierre-et-Marie-Curie, Chamalières), belonging to Dr. Bassett (public health inspector between 1864 and 1880) which housed the reading lounges and the casino administration. A fire destroyed Le Chalet in 1919. It was immediately decided to build a new casino and this project was entrusted to the architect Guillaume Tronchet (1857-1969), who also worked on the Petit Palais in Paris. The Art Deco-style casino was adjoined to the theatre, designed by Théodore Charpentier (1891- 1892). This theatre was built from brick, stone and iron. An outside gallery overlooks the garden. Wide bay windows offer a view of the garden and directly light the observation room. People came to see and be seen! The theatre hosted the biggest names in music hall and comedy. Sarah Bernard, Aristide Bruant, Édith Piaf...

The visible remains, listed on the historic monuments registry, are in reality a small portion of the enormous antique baths discovered and cleared in the 19th century. The only spa town in the Clermont Auvergne metropolitan area, the Royat-Chamalières spa developed at the outlet of the Tiretaine valley, below the ancient village of Royat. Its origins date back to Antiquity. Large, high Roman walls are mentioned in texts from 1575 to 1840. In 1881, when the railway viaduct was being built, an archaeological excavation of the site revealed the remains of enormous antique baths over an area of 2,800 sq. m: three large pools placed in a line and four rooms heated through the floor (hypocaust system). All the rooms were richly decorated with marble in all colours, mosaics and bronze or marble statues. Today only one pool with steps and hemicycle seats is still visible. These remains have been listed on the historic monuments registry since 1889. Baths were an integral part of Gallo-Roman culture. They were used for bodily hygiene and full body treatments, but also played an important social role. Within the therapeutic context, the buildings were generally connected to worship such as that of Apollo, the important warrior god of Gaul. The baths also contributed to public cleanliness, with water discharged into the sewers. The journey through the baths generally followed an established order: after the changing rooms, visitors passed through the cold room, the tepid room, the hot room and the sauna (steam baths), or went directly to the palaestra (a public place for wrestling and gymnastics) for the more athletic visitors. The journey varied according to buildings, their size, the season and the cultural fashions. Separation or mixing of men and women also played a part in the organisation of the space and in the opening hours.

Built in the 19th century, the spa is the centre-piece of the Royat-Chamalières resort. The only spa town in the metropolitan area, the Royat-Chamalières spa developed at the outlet of the Tiretaine valley, below the ancient village of Royat, close to the springs. In the make-up of a spa town the spa is the central monument of the resort, close to the springs. The spa was built between 1852 and 1856 by Agis-Léon Ledru (1816-1885), an architect from Clermont, also the designer of the baths at La Bourboule. It was built at the edge of route 5 leading to Clermont, and today has been converted into an alley in the park. The spa town is connected to the Clermont-Ferrand town centre via the centre of Chamalières, through the tunnelling in 1878 of the current Avenue de Royat. Ledru designed a building made from arkose, considered one of the first spas to have a central gallery and a hall with spacious, bright and airy spaces. On either side two wings are reserved to the west for men and to the east for women. The Antiquity-inspired façade features ionic columns at the top of which are copies of antique statues kept at the Louvre: Diana of Gabii and Venus Genitrix. The interior is decorated in luxury with mosaics. The treatment rooms are equipped with Volvic stone bath tubs. In 1913-1914, the architect Louis Jarrier (1862-1932) extended the building towards the rear for the second- and third-class baths. A building intended for luxury baths was built between 1948 and 1955 by architects Antoine Chanet and Jean Liogier. The spa was completed in 1964 with the Galerie Laussedat (by architect Georges Guignabert) and extended in 1978-1980 (by architects Mosseri and Lanquette).

In the 19th and 20th centuries, the former Majestic hotel and lodge boosted the reputation of the spa town.They offered wealthy bathers and their esteemed guests the most modern luxury and comfort. After the Grand Hôtel was built, spa visitors had accommodation on site, but also were housed as far away as Clermont in wooden huts, eastern-style tents or rooms improvised in grain stores, according to Émile Thibaud, master glassmaker and son of the mayor of Royat. From 1874 onwards, land located along the cliff opposite the spa was purchased in order to build hotels. It ran along Boulevard Vasquez . The visit to Royat of the Prince of Wales, the future Edward VII, on 27 July, 1884, led to a form of Anglomania that lent itself to the names of hotels, including Hôtel Majestic, Royal St-Mart and Royat Palace. The Grand Hôtel Majestic was built between 1861 and 1864 by Madame Neuville, then purchased by Léon Servant and extended from 1876 to 1911. Construction of this building in brick and stone in neo-Louis XIII style was the work of architects from Clermont (Nicolas Mourton) and Paris (William Klein, Albert Duclos and Ernest Mizard). Once successive renovations were completed, the hotel featured 300 rooms and 50 apartments, all with private bathrooms. The hotel featured the latest technical innovations including lifts and electric lighting from 1891. The interior was decorated in luxurious style. In 1912, the architect Mizard built the Majestic lodge, an Art Nouveau-style annex to the hotel. The two buildings are listed on the historic monuments registry. The hotel's guests included the Goncourt brothers, Alexandre Dumas the son, the Prince of Wales, Émile Zola, Bartholdi, Félix Faure, Armand Peugeot, and Belgian King Léopold II, François Mauriac, the Sultan of Morocco, Pierre Laval, Marshall Pétain and General De Gaulle.

The Royat-Chamalières train station originated during the spa boom. Its style is in keeping with typical rail station architecture of the Third Republic. Until the Royat train station was built, spa visitors left the train at Clermont-Ferrand and finished their journey by horse and carriage, as Napoleon III when he visited Clermont-Ferrand and Royat in 1862. With the growing success of spa resorts, it became necessary to open new railway lines. Three sections were built to serve these spas: Vichy from Saint-Germain-des-Fossés in 1862, Le Mont-Dore from de Laqueuille, added to the Clermont-Tulle line in 1899 and Châtel-Guyon via Riom in 1912. Decided in 1880, Royat train station was inaugurated in 1886, after the construction in 1881 of the viaduct on the Tiretaine valley. Bathers then arrived from “all four corners of the world” to enjoy the benefits of a thermal cure. The station was the work of Jules Martin, assisted by the engineer Colin. The style of the station was in keeping with typical rail station architecture of the Third Republic, both functional and picturesque. The façade featured a central building with two storeys and three bays. The first storey with wide segmental arch openings, preceded by an atrium window, looks onto the lobby where the ticket offices are located. The second storey houses the station manager’s quarters. The interplay of materials - brick and limestone - is evocative of the architecture under Louis XIII. The hip roof is laid with slate tiles. The train station has been on the historic monuments registry since 1994.

The park stretches from the town of Royat, along the Tiretaine river, and serves as a backdrop to the spa's architectural heritage (thermal baths, bars and casino). In the lower part of the spa park, you'll find the thermal baths built in the 1850s and the casino, two buildings that contribute to Royat's rich architectural heritage. During your stroll, you'll have the chance to admire the remains of the Gallo-Roman thermal baths discovered in 1876, as well as the buvette Eugénie with its bluish mosaics. It was named in honor of Empress Eugénie and her husband Napoleon III, who visited the thermal baths in 1862. In the upper part of the park, the "geoscope", an educational circuit, lets you discover local geology through rock samples scattered around the park, as well as children's play areas. How to get there : - By car: parking rue de la grotte - By bus: ROYAT Place Allard stop (lines B, 5 and 26)

The Eugénie drink stand was more than the icon of the thermal spa, it was the embodiment of spa treatments (it also appeared in the Asterix story “Asterix and the Chieftain’s Shield”). The “large spring” discovered in 1843 was named the “Eugénie spring” following the visit of Napoleon and the empress in 1862. The drink stand, which for a long time was a simple stone-edged well, was developed in 1872 and surrounded by a circular cast-iron counter sheltered under a cast-iron kiosk. In 1913, Auguste Rouzaud, director of the spa, commissioned the Clermont-based architect Louis Jarrier to embellish the spring. Jarrier designed a glass bell-shaped cover that was worked like a piece of silverware. The new counter was coated with flamed sandstone and opaline. In 1938, the municipality planned to extend and embellish the thermal spa and commissioned Antoine Chanet and Jean Liogier, architects from Vichy, to work on the drink stand. They replaced the kiosk with a tholos (a circular Greek temple) made from reinforced concrete, enhanced with a water mirror. The columns and bays of the tambour were reminiscent of those of the spa resort and provided a certain harmony. The outer edge of the drink stand was decorated with Greek ceramic mosaics, as were the decorative elements of the counter, designed by Gentil and Bourdet. To echo this, the former building housing the spring, adjoining the drink stand, covered with simple wood trellises, was replaced by a lodge with a resolutely neo-Antique style (four Doric columns, an entablature, a pediment and semi-circular bays). In the 1980s the building housing the spring accommodated the new channels for the Velléda spring, and became the “Pavillon Velléda”. Today the spa water is used for exterior body treatments and is no longer ingested.

The FAC – Fontmaure Art Culture Chamalières Charreton – is located on an estate previously occupied by nuns. Over time, the institution has had different functions. The Sœurs de Saint-Joseph (nuns) have been in Clermont since 1723 when the bishop put them in charge of the Le Bon Pasteur home for young women who did not adhere to the morals of the time. Hounded out during the Revolution, the nuns returned to Clermont after the Concordat of 1801 and moved into the former Ursulines convent in what is now Rue du Bon Pasteur, and this became their central location. The nuns had a role as teachers and founded many schools in the villages of Auvergne. They welcomed girls of all social classes, as well as those with hearing and speech disabilities. In 1872, following a typhoid epidemic, they purchased the Fontmaure property in Chamalières, which was then in the countryside, to move their young pupils away from the town. The institution was built in 1880-1881 by architect Charles-Antoine Couteau (1824-1897). Reconverted into a hospital in the early 20th century, the eclectically-designed building drew inspiration from Gothic and Roman styles. The neo-Roman style chapel retained its statues and stained-glass windows by Félix Gaudin and Lucien Chatain. Some of the buildings have now been converted to apartments. The other part houses the FAC – Fontmaure Art Culture Chamalières Charreton – which includes the École Municipale de Gravure, the Chapel (conference and recital space), the Artothèque and the Victor Charreton (1864-1936) museum space, devoted to artworks by the French painter, donated by the municipality of Chamalières. The building has been on the historic monuments registry since 2011.

Château de Montjoly is a classically-inspired 18th century residence. South of Chamalières, Michel Girard de la Batisse, dean of the cathedral chapter, purchased the Montjoly estate, whose land belonged in around 1550 to the Gayte family from Clermont. In around 1755, he had a mansion built, surrounded by French-style gardens. This classically-inspired residence is punctuated by large arches on the ground floor, opening onto a terrace overlooking the gardens, which are accessed via a monumental staircase with divergent and convergent steps. The château is topped with a slate-covered Mansard roof. Below, the horseshoe-shaped courtyard gave access to the stables. On the eve of the Revolution, the heirs of the Abbot Girard de la Batisse sold the Château de Montjoly to François Grangier, captain of the Dragons. The estate was put up for sale in 1955. The mayor of Chamalières, Pierre Chatrousse, purchased the house and the majority of the park. The rest of the garden was parcelled up and then occupied by luxury residences and a school. Avenue de Montjoly was created at this time. The château became the headquarters of the new town hall in 1960, and its park was opened to the public. The Second World War memorial was placed there. Before becoming President of France, Valéry Giscard d’Estaing was mayor of Chamalières from 1967 to 1974 and also Minister for the Economy and Finance from 1969 to 1974.

Local and traditional restoration in the exceptional historical site of Gergovie. This restaurant offres a panoramic setting 15 minutes from Clermont-Fd.

In the heart of the Auvergne Volcanoes Regional Natural Park, 20 minutes from Clermont-Ferrand, the restaurant is ideally located on the beach of Lake Aydat. The chef offers traditional cuisine and a range of pizza, burger, salad and snack.

Artisanal pizzas. This pizzeria offers diverse pizzas, fresh pasta, salads, desserts and ice creams. On site or to take away.

Theme restaurant, traditional cuisine and snacks open all year. Reservation required for meals on plate, on tray or take away. Service at all hours. From September to June, the restaurant is open every day for lunch, with a workers' menu and a buffet on Sunday evenings! In July and August, the restaurant is open every day for lunch and dinner. The menu includes burgers, fish, meat, snacks and vegetarian dishes.

Traditional cuisine.

In the heart of the Creuse region, just a stone's throw from the Parc Naturel Régional de Millevaches en Limousin and the Puy-de-Dôme, Laurence & Philippe welcome you to the calm and charm of unspoilt nature. In a warm and friendly atmosphere, Laurence & Philippe invite you to discover local gastronomy at the Auberge du Rocher. They juggle with seasonal produce to offer you the pleasure of tasting traditional cuisine, including specialties from Lorraine and Alsace The Auberge du Rocher is also a festive venue, with a large dining room and bar for groups, family reunions, corporate meals and events. Every weekday lunchtime, discover our menu of the day! At weekends, we offer our suggestions on the slate, based on fresh market produce. Loyalty package: buy 10 meals and save 50% on the 11th!

Tea room - Homemade pastries - Sweets - artisanal ice creams. Tea room - Homemade pastries - Ideas for presents and decoration - Sweets - artisanal ice creams - great choice of teas. Little menus offered during summer (by reservation): speciality the "Charloise".

Small pub; feeling at home ambience. Good humor guaranteed. Musical nights on the last Thursday of each month.

Traditional cuisine using local produce.

Annie and Pascal Delpeuch will welcome you in their establishment Le Chavanon and offer to treat you to good regional dishes.

Opening 20/03/2020 > 01/11/2020 Stay in the Volcano region of the Auvergne! In the spa town of Royat, Huttopia Royat campsite welcomes you at the foot of the Puy de Dôme in a peaceful, natural setting.

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Family-hotel and restaurant near Lake La Cassière. The inn "Between Lakes and Volcanoes" offers a nature stop for a meal or a stay.

Ecolodge in mountain village in Cournols. Construction with ecological materials and feng-shui intervention and geobiology. Fully equipped. Parking and private outdoor space. Rent by week or by night.

In the heart of the Volcanic park of Auvergne, near the Gour of Tazenat, our guest rooms invite you to escape from it all. Electric vehicle charging station. The rooms were renovated in 2021/2022. The car charging station is accessible to everyone. From 5 p.m. access to the charging station is reserved for customers.

In the heart of the Combrailles, come and enjoy an authentic well-being stay. Nestled halfway between rivers and volcanoes, Marie-Claire welcomes you to two "Suites de Campagne®" located in the outbuildings of this old restored farmhouse. The choice of materials, the sobriety of the decor and the quality of the services (bubble bath, hammam and body treatments) will allow you to enjoy special moments in a natural setting. Les Suites de Campagne Les Eydieux, an address shared with those who wish to fully immerse themselves in simplicity, conviviality... or stop their digital dependence here by breathing deeply the air of Combrailles; housing which is therefore also suitable for escapees from the modern world… Welcome to this parenthetical place!

In this old hay barn, 4 lovely, cozy and spacious bedrooms await you, peaceful nights guaranteed ! The balconies have a magnificant view of the Puy Chain. Small, antique furniture is set alongside the large cupboerds of yesteryear. The floors are made of local oak. All the woodwork is treated with natural products.

At an altitude of 850 m, between high plateaux and volcanoes, this renovated former barn offers self-catering accommodation for 15 people. Hammam, natural swimming pool, large landscaped outdoor area, terraces, petanque area... Large detached stone house close to the owners' home. You have access to the entire building for a total capacity of 15 people in 6 bedrooms, each with its own shower room and private bathroom. Spread over 3 floors, you'll appreciate the space and be able to enjoy good times with friends or family. On the ground floor, you can share your meals around the large dining room table. The owners will provide you with everything you need to prepare your meals. There are 2 lounges where you can relax by the fire or enjoy a TV break. A Hammam is available for a truly relaxing moment (extra charge). For total comfort, beds are made on arrival, and cleaning and heating are included. Washing machine. Terrace, garden furniture, children's play area, private car park. Motorbike shelter. Biological swimming pool. Petanque pitch Shops and services at La Goutelle 6 km, Pontaumur 10 km. Access to A89 Bromont Lamothe exit.

Cottage nestled in the Morge Valley. Sep reservoir, Gour de Tazenat, Sioule, spa resort, Fades viaduct, Queuille meander, Vulcania, Chaîne des Puys. Ideal for hiking, fishing and mountain biking. Wooded grounds. Large, bright room on the 2nd floor. In the valley of the mills, in the lower Combrailles. Reservoir of the Sep, gour of Tazenat, the Sioule, thermal spa of Châteauneuf-les-Bains, Menat and its nautical base, viaduct of Fades, Méandre of Queuille, Vulcania, and the chain of Puys: 15 km. Ideal for hiking, fishing and mountain biking. Independent house on 3000 m² enclosed land with trees. Ground floor: large living space with living room, dining room, kitchen, laundry room, shower room / WC. On the 1st floor, 1 ch. 1 double bed 160 cm, baby bed, 1 bedroom. 1 double bed 140 cm, bathroom. WC. On the 2nd floor, large bright room 70 m² 5 single beds, games room. Heat. elect. according to consumption. Wood insert fireplace.