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Discover Mirefleurs from Camping de l'Europe

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Uncover the hidden gems of Mirefleurs and the surrounding areas while staying at Camping de l'Europe. Conveniently located in Puy-de-Dôme, at the heart of Auvergne, this site offers a variety of activities for the whole family. Begin your journey with a stroll through the charming streets of Mirefleurs, where historical heritage is revealed at every turn. Don't miss the stunning Château de Montlos...See more

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On the way to the arkose
8.3 km

On the way to the arkose

Overlooking the Allier and the couze Chambon near Coudes, this hike on the plateau allows us to visit the very beautiful village of Montpeyroux and to cross landscapes of pailhats reminiscent of the old winegrowing economy. Starting point - From the starting panel, walk along the car park. At the educational farm, turn left and progress on the arkose outcrops (view of the Sancy massif and the Puys chain) until the beginning of the descent. Continue on this road until you reach an intersection at mid-slope. 1 - Turn right and go down immediately to the left until you reach a T-junction. Turn right and continue until you reach a wide flat path at the bottom of the descent. Take it to the left. At the next intersection go down to a road, cross it (access to Chadieu Castle, private site) and continue opposite until the first road on the right. 2 - Take it, barrier. Advance in the undergrowth along the banks of the Allier and leaving paths on either side. At the road, go down on the left and continue straight ahead until you reach the first houses of Coudes. Walk up to the level of a path going up to the right. 3 - Engage between hedges and fences, continue along gardens and then in the middle of houses until you reach the road. 4 - Go up to the right by the Chemin du Cuel. Further to the right, take the Pailhas path (terraces). On the plateau, continue to the left, until you reach the road. Turn left for 100 m, then go up on a road opposite. At the cross, go up the steps and turn right to the Place de l'Église. Go down through the streets of la Quye and des Granges (panorama on the Sancy massif) to reach the entrance of the village (former arkose quarry) and the starting car park.

3 h
8.5 km
Easy
Parkings à gauche à l’entrée du village 63114 Montpeyroux
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The Citadel of Buron
8.4 km

The Citadel of Buron

A tour in a beautiful area between the Allier and the " Nid d'aigle " of Buron through a path that is both village-like and country-like, leading to the summit of the puy Rousset, from where you can overlook the ruins of a 13th century feudal castle. Nice views. Starting point - From the starting sign, go up rue de Chabonat (fire brigade). At the last house, the street becomes a path (view on the Sancy and Montpeyroux massif). Continue on this path, ignoring the right and left paths, until you reach the entrance of the village of Buron (passage near an old washhouse). 1 - Go up the street to the left and ignore the path of the Buron fountain. Go up the main street for 30 m, turn right into rue de Fontbuisson and go up rue de la Forge to the main street. Take it on the right for 150 m, go through the car park and go up on the left towards the church. To the right, go down the path under the wall. Ignore the dead end on the left and turn left. At the Buron exit sign, at the fork, turn left onto the D 760. In Les Verdiers, go down the main street to the right. 30 m before the Calvary, turn right on Chemin de Largeleix. At the cemetery, continue to the left to enter Yronde. At the crossroads take the rue de l'Horloge on the left. Walk along the church and take the path of the Vias. Take the left track (other yellow PR on the right) to go up to the intersection (cross). 2 - Go straight ahead, ignoring the right and left paths, then continue straight ahead until you reach a crossing on the plateau. 3 - Turn left (radio relay / 180° panorama on the Cézallier, Sancy, Chaîne des Puys) and continue until the road. Follow it on the right for 50 m and then take the first road on the left. At the first intersection go down on the left. At the road, go opposite and follow the D 760 for 50 m. At the metal cross, take the right track. At the first intersection, turn left and continue straight ahead until you reach a crossroads of 5 paths. 4 - Go up in front then stay on the left on a grassy path. At a cross, go straight ahead (view of Montpeyroux). At the entrance to the village of Parent, at a fountain, go down to the left. At the next fountain, follow the direction of the VVF, on the left to return to the starting point.

3 h
12 km
Easy
Parking à droite au dessus du village-vacances 63270 Parent
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The Abbey of Bouschet
11 km

The Abbey of Bouschet

One of the most beautiful itineraries in the area, which offers a panoramic view over the entire region. From the village of Yronde-et-Buron and its bright arkose houses (blond stone), we travel south... and to the magnificent and nearby Forest of the Comté. Starting point - Cross the departmental road, take the "Chemin de l'Abbaye". At the bottom of the valley, cross the bridge and turn left. Go past the ruins of the Abbey of Bouschet (commemorative plaque), cross the D760 and go up in front. Take the first path on the left, first in the undergrowth and then in the middle of the vines up to a T-junction. 1 - Take the track which rises to the right. Leave the first path on the left (view on the castle of Buron, the hills of Lembron, the Cézallier, the Sancy massif, the Puys chain). At the crossroads of five paths, continue on the main path to the top of the hill. 2 - Turn right. Take the first road on the left at the level of a large scree, then the first road on the right which joins a road on the left to Yronde-et-Buron. After the first houses, turn right and take the street "Sous les Treilles" until you reach a crossroad (crossroads with other PRs). 3 - Take the small road on the right which goes down between gardens, go up leaving a path on the right up to a road. Turn right for about 400 m to reach another road. Take it to the right. 150 m further on, take the path on the left in the undergrowth, until the next crossing. 4 - Turn left up into the forest. At the T-junction, turn left. Leave a path successively to the left and then to the right. At the fork, after leaving the wood, turn right. At the next crossing, continue straight ahead (viewpoints: Livradois, Lembron, Cézallier, massif du Sancy and the Puys chain). Go down to the undergrowth, leave the first path on the left and go up to the right. The itinerary describes a wide loop on the right while going down quickly (views on the Val d'Allier, Issoire, Lembron and Cézallier). Continue, leaving a path on the right, until you reach a large T-junction. 5 - Turn to the right and continue on a good path which goes down towards Fontcrépon. Before the first houses, take a path on the left, cross the village and get back to the starting point.

4 h
12 km
Easy
Village de Fontcrépon - Parking à gauche 63270 Yronde-et-Buron
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Lemptégy Volcano
25 km

Lemptégy Volcano

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

31 route des Puys Les Maisons Rouges 63230 Saint-Ours
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Gondole Oppidum
2.7 km

Gondole Oppidum

Recent archaeological discoveries revealed the existence of a Gallic fortified town on the site of Gondole, in the shadows of the Plateau de Gergovie. There is evidence of its occupation as far back as the 1st century BCE. Set out on an overlook, the town was protected by a fortification made up of a bank and a trench. The fortification ran 700 metres long, 100 metres wide and 10 metres high. It is still visible today. Inside, vast residences installed on large basements were identified. They were organised around a structured road network, along a main road and on both sides of secondary roads. A huge artisanal district was also discovered. It extended over several hectares, in front of the oppidum. Business was very active: potters, bronze workers (copperware and foundry), blacksmiths (manufacture of small objects), tabletiers (bone rings), horn workers (horns and antlers) and furriers (skins and furs). The presence of many wine amphoras and other imports (ceramic tableware) from Spain or Italy is evidence of trade exchanges with the Romans. Close by, in the plain, a grave containing eight knights and eight horses, with a layout unique in Europe, was discovered in 2022. A short distance from this oppidum are two other sites: the sites of Corent and Gergovie. The oppidum at Gondole was inhabited until 30 BC. Photos : 1/ Gondole Oppidum, between the Allier and the Cournonnaise conurbation (photo by S. Foucras, Inrap/ARAFA) 2/ The men's and horses' tomb (photo by U. Cabezuelo, Inrap) 3/ Battery of four potter's kilns uncovered in the artisanal quarter in front of Gondole (photo by Y. Deberge, Inrap/ARAFA) 4/ Potter's kiln uncovered in the artisanal quarter in front of Gondole (photo by Y. Deberge, Inrap/ARAFA) 5/ Intaglio rings imported from Italy and Gallic ring ornaments (photo by Y. Deberge, Inrap/ARAFA) 6/ Gems (cornelian and glass paste) from rings imported from Italy depicting a canid (top) and a cornucopia (bottom) (photo by Y. Deberge, Inrap/ARAFA) 7/ Accumulation of empty wine amphorae at the bottom of a well (photo by Y. Deberge, Inrap/ARAFA)

Chemin de Cournon aux Martres-de-Veyre 63670 Le Cendre
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Cournon Bridge
3.7 km

Cournon Bridge

At Cournon-d’Auvergne, several different bridges have crossed the river Allier since the 1st century BCE. Some vestiges of former bridges are still visible. From the first century BCE, under Agrippa (62-12 BCE), a Roman bridge crossed the river Allier at Cournon d’Auvergne, along which the military route ran from Lugdunum (Lyon) to Saintes via Augustonemetum (Clermont-Ferrand). This was a strategic route that crossed the Cournon territory from east to west. Starting at the present-day SNCF train station in Clermont-Ferrand, it more or less followed the railway line to the heights of the Le Cendre train station and passed close to the Ribeyre before joining the Allier. Depending on the level of the river Allier, you can sometimes see a few remains of the piers of this Roman bridge. A bridge was subsequently mentioned in the 13th century in several texts. It was apparently swept away in the early 15th century and, for close to four centuries, it was replaced by a ferry which became the sole means of transport across the Allier. In 1833 the Cournon d’Auvergne town council decided to build a suspension bridge to replace the ferry. Construction began in 1837 and the bridge was inaugurated on 27 June, 1839. This first suspension bridge was designed by the engineer Kermaingant. Various landowners from Cournon d'Auvergne and Pérignat-lès-Allier carried out the construction work in exchange for a 60-year toll franchise. One of these owners was the musician Georges Onslow (1784-1853), who owned the Château de Bellerive (La Roche-Noire). Lava stone piers from this bridge remain clearly visible close to the current bridge. It underwent several major renovations, including after an accident caused by American trucks in 1918, a dramatic event that remains etched in local memory. The suspension bridge was replaced in 1959 by a bridge with a metal arch and reinforced concrete deck. This bridge is still in service today and was widened in 2023.

Avenue du Pont 63800 Cournon-d'Auvergne
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Saint-Pierre Church
3.9 km

Saint-Pierre Church

Église Saint-Pierre is a 19th century church in neo-Gothic style, built to replace an older church. In the 19th century, when the Église Saint-Pierre was entirely rebuilt, excavations performed in 1851 revealed the presence of a former Roman church dating back to the 11th and 12th centuries, in place of the current building. The village fort, a highly individualised area, was then structured around this former church and occupied the peak of a hillock that was more pronounced at the time. Constructions built close to one another ensured collective safety inside the fort, which included 23 houses, the church and its cemetery, a common house (municipal services) and a fortified house that no longer exists. A Rue du Fort still exists. In 1849, Aymon Mallay (1805-1883), a departmental architect in Puy-de-Dôme and architect for the diocese, was commissioned for the reconstruction of the church. He had previously worked on several religious buildings in the Auvergne region, including église Saint-Léger de Royat. The present-day church is built from Volvic stone. It is in neo-Gothic style, inspired by medieval forms such as pointed arches, which can be seen above the openings, and rose windows, above the western gate. The church retains a number of statues which are on the additional inventory of historic monuments. As for the bell tower, it has two bells, one cast in 1822 (62 cm in diameter), the other in 1823 (72 cm diameter).

Place de l'église 63670 Le Cendre
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