Discover Condat, Cantal, Auvergne: hidden gems

Guided by the Bonjon stream, you'll enjoy a breathtaking view of the Massif du Sancy, Mont Chamaroux and a lovely view of Marcenat, where you can see the dome of the Orthodox monastery.

Marvel at the Orthodox monastery, cool off next to the Saillant waterfall and enjoy the peace and quiet of the great outdoors.

Return trip to Chaos de Landeyrat, Espace Naturel Sensible du Cantal, from La Roussille parking lot, beside the D679 road (Allanche exit on the right, towards Marcenat).

At Landeyrat, we take the opportunity to ride the vélorail, then wander through the estives and around the peat bogs, passing through the basaltic chaos, not forgetting the Roche d'Apcher - a great program!

Departing from Champs-sur-Tarentaine-Marchal and covering a distance of 44km, the route takes you to La Tour d'Auvergne and the "Dôme-Sancy" itinerary, which lasts from 2 to 7 days.

Departing from Champs-sur-Tarentaine-Marchal and covering a distance of 26.9km, the route takes you to the Barajol Viaduct and the "Cézallier - Limon" itinerary, which takes 4 to 5 days to complete.

C'est l'occasion d'apprécier le point de vue sur la vallée de la Santoire une fois à la chapelle Valentine mais aussi de découvrir un patrimoine exceptionnel

A hike that takes you on a journey to Scotland thanks to the ambience of the peat bog, a stroll through the forest and a refreshing visit to the listed fountain at Ségur-les-Villas.

This is THE Cézallier. Inconsistent bumps swell the huge green carpet, sometimes peeled and yellow, sometimes spiked with coniferous trees. The lakes of La Godivelle, the meanders of the couze d'Ardes in glacial valleys... the great calm!

Follow the red kite to discover the moors and peat bogs of Frau de Vial. Thematic panels will help you better understand these unique landscapes, between the Santoire valley and the Limon plateau.

If you love the countryside, come and discover "La Bergerie" located in a hamlet above Bort-les-Orgues: an old farmhouse entirely renovated inside, with a panoramic view of the Orgues and the town of Bort, where you'll find all the shops, supermarkets, restaurants, summer entertainment, etc. Situated on the borders of the Cantal, Corrèze and Puy de Dôme departments, you'll be able to visit many tourist sites in the surrounding area: close to the Bort dam, the Chateau de Val (beach, water sports, exhibitions, etc.), the Dordogne gorges - on the Cantal side, the Puy Mary, the medieval town of Salers - on the Puy de Dôme side, the Sancy, spa resorts of La Bourboule and La Bourboule.on the Cantal side, Puy Mary, medieval town of Salers - on the Puy de Dôme side, Sancy, La Bourboule and Mont Dore spas, Fenestre park, Puy de Dôme, Vulcania, ........ Numerous outdoor activities between lakes an

Riverside hotel in a peaceful environment, less than a kilometre from the town centre.

Ideally located on the borders of the Auvergne and Limousin regions, the Central Hôtel offers a warm and friendly welcome. Agnès, Alain and the entire team at the Central Hotel are at your disposal to help you spend a pleasant moment in their establishment. During your stay, take advantage of the wellness area, spa, jacuzzi and hammam. We also offer relaxing weekends to come and recharge your batteries. Translated with www.deepl.com/translator (free version)

Relaxation for all at the foot of Puy Mary. On your return from a hike, or after a breath of fresh air, come and enjoy the relaxing benefits of hot water!

Situated in an exceptional area of the Regional Park of the Auvergne volcanoes, Régine and Laurent will be happy to welcome you. You will taste the specialities as “truffade”, “patranque”, “tripoux” and beef in a calm and quiet environment. Situated in an exceptional area of the Regional Park of the Auvergne volcanoes, Régine and Laurent will be happy to welcome you. You will taste the specialities as “truffade”, “patranque”, “tripoux” and beef in a calm and quiet environment. Selected as a “valeur du parc” (local quality brand) for its authenticity. Groups welcome.

Sound and light effects taking you through the gallery of pictures enabling you to relive moments from the resistance and the deportation, illustrating how some of the people of Murat survived in the concentration camp during the war. Not advised for the under twelve years old.

Welcome to our charming B&B in an idyllic setting, nestled in the heart of nature. A break in Corrèze offers a peaceful atmosphere and a true haven of peace for all travelers in search of tranquility and relaxation. Rooms feature comfortable beds, en-suite shower rooms and private terraces. Come and enjoy our heated saltwater swimming pool? Every morning, you can enjoy a continental or à la carte breakfast featuring fruit, juices and cheese. It will be served in your room. We're ideally located for exploring local attractions. Whether you're on a family vacation, romantic getaway or business trip, our bed & breakfast is the perfect place to recharge your batteries and feel right at home. You'll be 41 km from the Val Saint-Jean golf course and 42 km from the Casino de La B ...

The Parc Animalier d'Auvergne is a unique reserve for rare and endangered species, with a European reputation. Over a 45-hectare area, you can learn about biodiversity and discover almost 350 rare and endangered animals of 60 different species. Come and meet snow panthers, red pandas, wolverines, tigers, Amur panthers, takins, Tibetan black bears, Rothschild's giraffes, Hartmann's zebras, primates, two-toed sloths, dholes, pygmy hippos, cheetahs and, more generally, 350 rare and endangered animals! The Park is set in an exceptional natural site, where you can admire many incredible views over the Cézallier and discover the various actions put in place for animal welfare and species conservation, while visiting a site that is proving its difference on a European scale. Indeed, the Parc Animalier d'Auvergne stands out in many respects: Europe's largest enclosure for Amur panthers and, new for 2024, the first park to house Thorold deer, the integration of an animal nutritionist and an educational manager into the team, the creation of an association dedicated to ethology and another to learning about biodiversity through new technologies, the offer of novel mixed-use enclosures and a wide variety of immersive activities to familiarize visitors with the animals (family safaris, special encounters, vacation courses, etc.)...). A must-see! Enjoy spectacular enclosures where you can walk right up close to the animals: chamois/bouquetins, lemurs or sika deer, and numerous walkways allowing you to get up close to the animals (red pandas, bears, wolves, giraffes). The Parc Animalier d'Auvergne is deeply involved in the conservation of endangered species around the world, including in Auvergne, notably through the Play for Nature endowment fund, and participates in numerous international breeding programs for endangered species. Located in Ardes-sur-Couze in the Puy-de-Dôme region, the park is just 45 minutes from Clermont-Ferrand and Besse/St Nectaire/Murol, and 15 minutes from exits 15 and 17 of the A75, near Issoire. For the 4th year running, it has been awarded the TripAdvisor certificate of excellence. It has also been awarded the Qualité Tourisme label, and is starred in both the Michelin Auvergne guide and Le Petit Futé. A company with a mission, it received two trophies for its concrete commitment to the environment in 2023, and joined the "Entreprise engagée pour la nature" program.

Photographs, objects and documents, texts and audiovisual testimonials illustrating the affection Georges Pompidou, Prime Minister, Deputy, and President of the Republic maintained for his birth place.

This city is composed of two very different lakes. The lake situated at the bottom of the village has a glacier origin, and dates back to 10 000 years. Before wide of 50 ha, it’s only 15 today. The vegetation colonized the lake, forming a peat land after several thousand years. In 1975, this pond and its sides were classified Natural Reserve under the name of Sagnes, to protect the exceptional biodiversity of the peat land. The lake situated in the upper village is a volcanic lake. This lake has a crater old of 113 000 years, and it is 44m deep. It covers a circular area of 14 ha, whose sides in gravels are void of vegetation. Its cold and transparent waters are poor in nutritive elements: it’s one of the most oligotrophic lakes in Europe. It’s also the water reserve of the village.

Discover the fascinating world of thunderstorms in this unique museum! The exhibition, with commentary by a scientist, presents a collection from the Laboratory's scientific archives, with lightning objects and explanatory panels. This unique museumallows you to discover the fascinatingworldof storms. The exhibition includes an impotant collection from the scientificbackground of the laboratory with objects of lightning og all types, an well as informative panels detailing lightning of all types, as well as informative panels detailing lightning and various storm phenomena.

Construction: 12th - 15th century Self-guided tours available, contact the town hall Listed as a historic monument in 1976

Rose Desmaisons creates enameled lava from the Auvergne Volcanoes. The roughness of the lava and the preciousness of the enamels blend together in a high-temperature fusion. The magic happens, creating an inalterable material. You'll discover the know-how of an exceptional material directly linked to the sap of the Auvergne volcanoes, either during a demonstration in his workshop, or during a visit to his magnificent boutique, where you'll marvel at the diversity of his works! a visit to her magnificent boutique, where you'll be amazed by the diversity of her work! Jewelry, tableware, sundials, pedestal tables, wall creations.

The Maison de la Minéralogie is a small private museum, created by a mineralogy enthusiast, dedicated to the variety and diversity of minerals in the Massif Central. The collection includes around a thousand samples, most of which were discovered by the founder. If you're curious about what lies beneath your feet and want to learn more about the Earth's riches, this is the place for you.

In the Cézallier, in the hamlet of Jassy, you can find this little waterfall on the Couze of Ardes.

Artist's studio-gallery, where watercolors, oils, pastels and sculptures are on display... Paintings done en plein air and on location, in Auvergne and southern France. Art brut sculptures by Robin Fialip. André FIALIP, member of the Maison des Artistes. Studio and gallery. Watercolours, oils and Indian inks. Restoration, decoration, trompe l’œil.

Romanesque chapel. Year of construction: 11th - 12th century. Self-guided tours available, contact the town hall: 04 71 40 21 16. Listed as a historic monument in 1930. National heritage site.

At the extreme south of the Puy-de-Dôme, the Luguet signal is the highest point of the Cézallier mountains (1551 metres). It offers a spectacular panoramic view of the Cantal, the Sancy massif and the Livradois mountains. The "Signal du Luguet" is the highest peak of the mounts of Cézallier at 1551m. It corresponds to old lava lakes formed 5 million years ago. The erosion erased the reliefs that overlooked them and the rock found itself in a culminating position. Below, at the east, you can see the crater of Artout. It’s one of the most beautiful glacier valleys of the Massif Central. 20 000 years ago, the snow mopped up by the winds coming from the west accrues at the east. It formed a glacier owing to the weak exposition to sun. We still can find moraines on the slopes. From the hamlet of Parrot, it is possible to go around the "Signal du Luguet". It is a 7,2km hike offering a round trip to the top of the highest peak of the Cézallier, count 2H30 to do the tour. In winter, this hike is also possible with snowshoes.

This restaurant is located close to Lastioulles water sports centre and to the municipal campground. Tourist area for fishing, hunting and mushrooms gathering. Bar - tobacconist’s - restaurant - catering delivered Menu during high season - closed on Mondays during low season

Located in Champs-sur-Tarentaine-Marchal, Le Saint Rémi offers authentic and generous cuisine. Open from Sunday to Friday, for lunch all year round, and for lunch and dinner in August, the restaurant offers: a daily menu at €17, served at lunchtime. A menu featuring burgers, regional dishes and our specialty: frog legs. Come and discover local flavors in a warm and friendly atmosphere.

Hello and welcome, Marinette, Grégoire and Delphine will be delighted to welcome you. We're both lovers, lovers of food and lovers of people, and our aim is to give you a simple experience you'll remember for a long time. Good-natured and loving to entertain, we can say that this is not a job but a real passion.

Village restaurant-bar-grocery where we offer gourmet quality cuisine prepared with fresh, local, seasonal produce. A la carte menu and full menu at lunchtime on weekdays. In our small grocery store, you'll find products from the Cantalou region, as well as a few convenience goods. A friendly place with a pleasant terrace in the center of a charming village in the countryside.

The simple pleasure of dining by the lake... a creative cuisine that draws its influences from both land and lake, using the resources of the greenhouse, kitchen garden and forest to create recipes that revisit local produce with the seasons.

Country inn with view on the valley. Wood-fired cooking (truffade and Salers meat). Breeders, producers and transformers, beef and veal sausages, aligot, farm cheeses.

Small grocery restaurant in the heart of the Santoire valley, overlooking the Rocher de Laqueuille. The friendly, almost family atmosphere is created by the fact that you can see the chef working behind the counter.

Self-contained gîte with garden and views of the Monts du Cantal and Sancy. Just 5km from Lake Lastioulles and its water sports center. Fully-equipped kitchen, living room with dining area and sitting area with fireplace. 3 bedrooms, shower room and separate WC.

House in the woods, in the heart of the lakes, between Puy de Sancy and Puy Mary. Relaxation guaranteed. Lovers of nature, hiking, fishing, skiing, Auvergne gastronomy... It's the ideal place. Wake up in the company of deer, martens and squirrels, with only the sound of birdsong or the distant bells of Salers cows. The property is located on the edge of a forest, 15 minutes from all amenities. The exterior is very peaceful, with a dining and relaxation area, a brazier, board games and outdoor games. 3 bedrooms (1 with en-suite shower room), fully equipped kitchen, bathroom, 2-settee living room with 180° view of the forest, 1 veranda with dining table, the feeling of being outside, even in winter, but warm! 2 terraces, private parking. Not overlooked. Wood (stove) + electric heating.

Located in the middle of a 5 ha natural site, close to the lakes of Lastioulles and La Crégut. 25 unmarked pitches, with or without shade - electrical connections - shared washing-machine and dryer - children’s playground - table tennis - calm and relaxation are guaranteed. Located in the middle of a 5 ha natural site, close to the lakes of Lastioulles and La Crégut. 25 unmarked pitches, with or without shade - electrical connections - shared washing-machine and dryer - children’s playground - table tennis - calm and relaxation are guaranteed.

Self-catering cottages in gîtes village near Lac de Lastioulles. 3 bedrooms, one on the mezzanine (1 double bed - 5 single beds), shower room, shared washing machine and dryer (summer), terrace. Peace and quiet with mountain views. Groups welcome.

Evelyne and Jean-Louis welcome you to their warm, rustic farmhouse. Peace, quiet and relaxation are the order of the day. At an altitude of 850 m, the estate extends over 5 hectares. A 50 m2 room is available for courses, seminars and workshops. Come and discover and practice yoga, relaxation, meditation, Qi Gong, therapeutic fasting, biodynamic dance, holotropic breathing... We invite you to consult the calendar of activities on the "courses and program" page of the www.pré-de-tives.fr website.

Located in the woods, close to the beach, fishing, pedalo, swimming, hiking trails and mountain bike. 16km away from Bort-les-Orgues, 30km away from Super Besse. You will love the location, the calm, the comfort. Perfect for couples, families (with children), groups and dogs. The house is big, there’s a bedroom on the ground floor with a shower room, toilet, living-room with a “cantou” (wood provided), and a kitchen. The other bedrooms are upstairs. Warning, 1km on a rocky trail to get there.