Charming discoveries in Ally, Cantal, Auvergne

This hike will allow you to discover a small charming village, Ally and its surrounding countryside. Theme of this walk: heritage.

Departing from Ally, this route takes you in the footsteps of a heritage that is both rich and secret, in the heart of the Pays de Salers. Discover the places where the most beautiful works of Cantal Romanesque art have survived the centuries ...

Trail around the castle of La Vigne from the village of Escorailles.

Discover the riches of Brageac through this hike.

Hiking along the water to take the shaded paths through the forests of Cussac and Osternac.

Trail of Branzac Castle.

Tourniac hiking trail "le Bois de Tarrieu".

Tourniac hiking trail "Le Pestre".

Hiking trail Pleaux "La Croix de Millet".

Hiking trail Pleaux "le Puy Bouval".

13 bedrooms, each one with a bathroom, a toilet, a television, a phone and internet access +1 flat with two rooms. Character house in a large park. WIFI. 13 bedrooms, each one with a bathroom, a toilet, a television, a phone and internet access +1 flat with two rooms. Character house in a large park. WIFI - reading room - shady terrace - meeting room - private garage and car park. Restaurant : 60 covers - "Tables régionales d'Auvergne". 8 km from Salers - 20 km from Mauriac - 30 km from Aurillac.

Departing from Spontour, a former village of gabariers, this 1h20 walk combines history and nature, and invites you to discover the gorges of the Upper Dordogne on the Chastang dam reservoir aboard the Spontournoise IV. Let us tell you all about the epic story of the gabariers. Please note that the gabare has a capacity of 36, so booking is essential. Tickets can be purchased online or at Haute-Corrèze tourist offices (Neuvic, Bort-les-Orgues, Meymac), as well as in Egletons and Mauriac.

This traditional Auriac house is a place of tranquillity. Entirely and tastefully renovated, the modernity and quality of its fittings make the Maison des Jardins a refuge in perfect harmony with the Sothys spirit. The story of a family: between Corrèze and Cantal, in a picturesque village in the Dordogne gorges, you are invited to stay in a typical house built from the local stone with a traditional slate roof, the ancestral home of the Mas family for over 150 years, and fully restored in 2014. The source of luxury, this house is idyllic for nature lovers and an ideal place to get together amongst friends or family. The courtyard and garden open onto the kitchen garden and herbal tea room of the ‘Jardins Sothys’. The source of luxury with Sothys: at the gateway to the Cantal, this local stone house, home to the same family for over 150 years, invites you to recharge your batteries in the bucolic setting of the small village of Auriac. Once through the door, you'll already feel the ambience of calm that reigns. This is to be expected, throughout your stay you will be in the world of Sothys. Starting with the house itself, which has all the modern comforts but with antique furniture. The must? A private bathroom in every room. The outside will not to be outdone either, with a pergola for basking in the sun or simply taking the time to enjoy the peace and quiet. And to awaken your senses, what could be better than a stroll through the Sothys gardens themselves? They are just a stone's throw from your cosy nest. They will take you on a voyage, from the Japanese gardens to formal French gardens, not to forget a hint of Egypt... You'll discover all the secrets of the plants used in cosmetics. Continue along this gentle path, take a break at the gastronomic restaurant in the gardens, where you can enjoy refined cuisine in the enchanting setting of an old renovated barn, open to the great outdoors. Then take a leisurely stroll along the banks of the Auriac lake, just opposite. And if it's hot, don't hesitate to go for a dip! The surrounding countryside is yours to explore, with its breath-taking views of the Monts d'Auvergne. Take the opportunity to visit Salers in the Cantal region, listed as one of the "Most Beautiful Villages in France", or Argentat, further south, for a picturesque and relaxing stroll through the Dordogne Valley.

15 renovated large bedrooms - flat screen television, phone, safety deposit box and wifi - one bedroom is accessible for disabled people. Comfortable hotel built along the ramparts with a view of the mountains. 15 renovated large bedrooms - in each one : king-size double bed, shower-room (walk-in shower) - toilet, flat screen television, phone, safety deposit box and wifi - one bedroom is accessible for disabled people. Comfortable hotel built along the ramparts with a view of the mountains. Bubble bath, fitness room, spa, hammam, sauna.

For any self-respecting gourmet who wants to sample the famous Salers beef fillet, this restaurant is a must! In a peaceful atmosphere with all modern comforts. For any self-respecting gourmet who wants to sample the famous Salers beef fillet, this restaurant is a must ! In a peaceful atmosphere with all modern comforts, the owners offer you traditional and creative cooking with attention to detail throughout the establishment. There is the sincere wish to make your meal an unforgettable gastronomic souvenir. Recommended by several famous food guides.

In a green and peaceful setting, 4 bedrooms in the owner's house, with separate entrance, on a farm. Cosy rooms with private shower room and WC. Gîte de France. 4 rooms in the owner's house, with separate entrance, in a green and peaceful setting on a farm. Welcoming rooms with private shower room and WC: Bruyère and Gentiane: 160 cm bed Jonquille: 140 cm bed Bleuet: twin 90 cm beds Possibility of extra bed Hearty breakfasts with cakes, yoghurts, home-made jams, Guests living room, private garden and car-park. Shops and restaurants 800 m away in Salers - 20 km from Mauriac - 40 km from Aurillac. Free Wi-Fi.

The gîte du Tilleul is a typical Corrézienne house in the heart of the countryside. It offers a warm, authentic atmosphere in which to enjoy the beauty of the surrounding countryside... Put your car down and forget the hustle and bustle of everyday life for a while, and contemplate the exceptional panorama offered by the Dordogne valley and the Monts du Cantal, from Puy de Sancy to Puy Mary. There are many hiking trails, including one that will take you to the meanders of our river, the Luzège, for a quiet canoe trip. It's also a culturally rich region, with museums and châteaux (Château de Val ?) to prove it. And there are plenty of unmissable sites to visit: the Gimel waterfalls, the Gratte-Bruyère site, the Pont de Saint-Projet, Les Monèdières, Collonges-la-Rouge, Salers, etc., the Gabarre rides and many more? Act ...

Hamlet of 5 chalets set in over one hectare of land. Each chalet is completely self-contained, with no neighbouring chalets. It's in the heart of the countryside, close to the Gorges de la Dordogne, a remarkable natural area that's home to a bird sanctuary and much more besides! Imagine blue, green, forests, a river, a hill and a large meadow with 5 wooden cottages. Here you can spend quiet days relaxing, swimming in the pool or the Triouzoune lake in Neuvic or the one in Bort-les-Orgues, going for a jog, taking an electric bike to discover the Gorges de la Haute-Dordogne along the Ajustants tourist route, walking along the footpaths, boating, or visiting the many heritage or nature sites nearby.

Close to the exceptional site of Gratte-Bruyère, overlooking the gorges of the Haute-Dordogne, between forests and meadows, the 5 pretty chalets of Les Maisons de Coline are located in the heart of the Dordogne Basin Biosphere Reserve. Lovers of wide open spaces will have a great time swimming in the large lakes of Neuvic or Bort-les-Orgues, running on the trails or cycling along the small country roads and discovering the hidden treasures of this discreet corner of the Corrèze. They can also gaze at the horizon from the shelter of the terrace! Coline has created a bucolic atmosphere for this gîte, renovated in 2022. It comprises a fully-equipped kitchen, two bedrooms (1 bed 140, 3 beds 90), a shower room and separate toilet. The estate has been awarded the "Clef Verte" label for sustainable tourism, as well as the "Accueil Pêche" and "Accueil Vélo" labels. Very quiet site.

A world of blue and green, between forests, hills and the beautiful Dordogne: this hamlet of 5 chalets, all dressed in wood, is set in an exceptional environment, in perfect autonomy, without proximity or vis-à-vis with others. Chalet Sorbus comprises a living room, a fully-equipped kitchen, a bedroom (1 bed 140, 1 sofa bed convertible into 2 beds 90), a bathroom and separate toilet. Thanks to its location in the heart of nature, the estate has been awarded the "Clef Verte" label for sustainable, eco-responsible tourism, and the "Accueil Pêche" and "Accueil Vélo" labels for the quality of its welcome. The estate gives everyone the opportunity to recharge their batteries, relax or work out at their own pace, as nature here is generous and offers a multitude of discovery activities off the beaten track. This chalet is not accessible to people with reduced mobility. Wifi free of charg

Near the Col de Néronne, the Auze River takes its source at 1250m at the base of the Puy de l’Agneau in Le Falgoux village. Its course is steep, crossing plateaus and valleys and the villages of Saint-Bonnet-de-Salers and Anglards-de-Salers. With the Monzola and Sionne affluents, its course is stopped by a volcanic rock fall with a drop of 30 metres (Salins waterfall) and then continues to the West, to the impenetrable wild and woody gorges. Brageac overlooks the river from its rocky outcrop. This river flows across forests (in particular the Miers forest), to finish its 44km course in the Dordogne river near the Eagle dam.

The Puy Bouval with an altitude of 733m is the highest point in the hamlet of Bouval situated in the village of Barriac-les-Bosquets. You can reach it during a walk named the “Puy Bouval” (2h45 – 11km). A panorama table made in lava will help you to find your way about: the Pleaux plateau, the Cantal mountains, the Sancy mountains and the Limousin region. At the top, there is a statue in bronze of the abbot François Filiol, a martyred priest during the French Revolution. Refusing to take an oath on the “Civil Constitution” of the clergy, he was persued and hunt. He tried to hide in Bouval, his native country, but he was denounced and guillotined in 1783 on May 14th on the little square near the apse of Our Lady of Miracles church in Mauriac.

From the tree to the object. Exhibition of tools used for wood-work: carpentry, sculpture, handicrafts. More than one thousand old tools, photos and objects are shown. From the tree to the object. Exhibition of tools used for wood-work: carpentry, sculpture, handicrafts. More than one thousand old tools, photos and objects are shown. There are games for children. Visits in the low season by appointment.

Ranked among the Small Towns full of Character since 2017, Pleaux includes lots of buildings underlining its glorious past. At the very beginning of the Christianity (in the 6th and 7th centuries) in the Upper Auvergne, the city grew around the original Saint John the Bapstist church (nowadays destroyed). We found again the importance of this church into the development of Pleaux in the etymology of the name itself. “Plebes” means in latin a baptismal church. During the 9th century, five monks and a prior came from the Charoux abbey (Haute-Vienne) and settled here. They encouraged the building of the present Saint-Sauveur church, now called the Saint John the Baptist church (listed monument) and a monestary. In 1289, the king Philippe le Bel 4th put a stop to the constant quarrels between the co-lords and the prior signing a charter with the abbot of Charroux. Pleaux became a bastide named Villefranche-de-Pleaux, composed of an original part (villa antiqua) and a new city (bastida) with a square surrounded by houses and in the middle a market hall with a fairground. Pleaux lived in trouble times during the Hundred Years War and the Religious wars. In 1630, a Carmelite convent was established in Pleaux, an important cultural city. Then, in 1806, this convent was transformed into a little seminary, a famous school welcoming the elite of the Cantal county until its removal in 1906. Pleaux was rich in castles and beautiful houses. Five houses with turrets still remain. In the surroundings, the wooden countryside is typical of the Xaintrie region, that is home to lots of traditional buildings, manor houses and opulent-looking agricultural buildings constructed in basalt or granite with roofs in lauzes (volcanic stone) or slates. GUIDED TOURS OF THE CITY By reservation Miss Aurélie AUBIGNAC Tel : 06.75.50.94.75 E-mail : aureliepleaux@hotmail.fr Association Les Amis de la Xaintrie Cantalienne Mrs Nicole SEVESTRE E-mail : sevestre.nicole15700@orange.fr

Saint-Martin-Cantalès is a commune with 156 inhabitants covering an area of 19.59km². Saint-Martin-Cantalès is a commune with 156 inhabitants covering an area of 19.59km². It is bordered to the north by the Maronne river, to the west by its tributary the Etze, and to the south by the Bertrande, a tributary of the Etze, all at an average altitude of 580m. Saint-Martin-Cantalès, between the Maronne and Bertrande gorges, lies on schist partly covered by a lava flow. The main activity here is farming (meat and milk production). The church of Saint-Martin is a beautiful monument, almost entirely Romanesque, remarkable above all for its portal decorated with the heads of wolves, men and fantastic animals.

The Duroux cheese dairy is above all a family history with local roots. It has been making and maturing Auvergne cheeses since 1936. It has won many awards and offers a wide range of products: Cantal PDO (young, intermediate, old), Salers PDO, Saint Nectaire (farmhouse, dairy), Bleu Duroux, Fourme Ambert PDO, Tome de Rilhac, Pavé Corrézien, Tome de Pays, Tome fraiche, Pomerol, Tome de Brebis, Tome de Chèvre, Tome Chèvre/Brebis, Beure de Baratte, Crème Fraiche épaisse, etc.

Situated on the border between the Corrèze and the Cantal, this Renaissance château, which was remodelled in the 16C, is the former property of the Lords of Rilhac. 14-year restoration. Listed historic monument. Grounds with superb views of the Cantal mountains.

Anglards-de-Salers is one of the Cantal's largest communes. Deeply agricultural, it is made up of a multitude of hamlets and around 70 kilometres of roads. Anglards-de-Salers is one of the Cantal's largest communes, its population has stabilised or even increased slightly in recent years. Deeply agricultural, it is made up of a multitude of hamlets and around 60 kilometres of roads. Three of the villages have their own church and cemetery. The architectural heritage is extremely rich, both vernacular (ovens, wash-houses, wells, wayside crosses....) and major (churches, château de la Trémolière). The landscapes are all the more interesting for their variety (woods, meadows, mountain pastures, streams....). Two of the town's jewels are the exceptional collection of Aubusson "le bestiaire fantastique” verdures, a collection of 16th-century tapestries listed as a Historic Monument, and "Le verger de Déduit", a garden in the former grounds of the Château de la Trémolière, designated a "remarkable garden" by the French Ministry of Culture.

This castle built during the 15th century was the seat of a seigniory belonging to the Montclar family. On the two floors several tapestries are on view: “Le Bestaire Fantastique” (fantastic bestiary) and ten Aubusson Verdure tapestries from the 16th century This castle built during the 15th century was the seat of a seigniory belonging to the Montclar family. On the two floors several tapestries are on view: “Le Bestaire Fantastique” (fantastic bestiary) and ten Aubusson Verdure tapestries from the 16th century (discovered at the beginning of the 20th century by the parish priest and recently restored). These exceptionnal tapestries show a plethora of fantastic creatures, as naïve as they are picturesque (visit with an audio-guide). There is also an exhibition of artwork: from July 1st to August 31st. This is the ninth “Summer Exhibition”.

This is a contemporary garden with medieval inspiration, classified as a « remarkable garden ». The visitor meets the owner, Déduit, and walks accross the successive enclosures arriving at a fountain where he sees the rose reflection. Garden created by OSSART and MAURIERES, landscape gardeners. This is a contemporary garden with medieval inspiration, classified as a « remarkable garden ». The garden of La Trémolière castle was born from the mariage between the pictorial imagination of the listed tapestries collection “the fantastic bestiary” and the imagination of the precious written work “le Roman de la Rose” (The Rose Novel). The visitor meets the owner, Déduit, and walks accross the successive enclosures arriving at a fountain where he sees the rose reflection.

Restaurant located in the heart of the village of Rilhac Xaintrie

In the elegant setting of the old barn overlooking the lake.... Chef Jean-Michel Salcedo has left his mark on Restaurant des Jardins Sothys by giving a touch of originality to the Corrèze region, with a perfumed and well-controlled cuisine, inspired by the vegetable garden. At the age of 14, Jean-Michel entered the hotel school in Carcassonne to fulfil his dream combined with his passion for cooking, which his Catalan grandmother had transmitted to him. Jean-Michel's cuisine, perfumed, blending tradition and modernity, is linked to his Mediterranean origins, his many travels and his stay in the West Indies. At "Aux Jardins", the chef offers you a quality cuisine, fresh and traditional, with accents from here and elsewhere..

For any self-respecting gourmet who wants to sample the famous Salers beef fillet, this restaurant is a must! In a peaceful atmosphere with all modern comforts. For any self-respecting gourmet who wants to sample the famous Salers beef fillet, this restaurant is a must ! In a peaceful atmosphere with all modern comforts, the owners offer you traditional and creative cooking with attention to detail throughout the establishment. There is the sincere wish to make your meal an unforgettable gastronomic souvenir. Recommended by several famous food guides.

Come and discover our seasonal cuisine based on fresh produce.

"Combining rural tradition with flavours from abroad": regional, often organic products

New : a gastropub in Tournemire. In the heart of Tournemire, ranked among the Most Beautiful Villages in France, near the Anjony castle, discover our gastropub with restyled region’s specialties. Air-conditioned room with a superb view of the Doire valley. Tea-room, private picnic room. Take-away meals or delivery by reservation.

Restaurant for up to 46 people in the dining room and 30 on the terrace, offering traditional cuisine. Bar - takeaway - caterer.

Mountain restaurant situated at the Aulac pass overlooking the Mars valley and the Puy Mary. Traditional and home cooking with local products. Recommended by the “Guide du Routard”. Mountain restaurant situated at the Aulac pass overlooking the Mars valley and the Puy Mary. Restaurant situated near a paragliding spot and Cotteughes. Walking paths also close by. Traditional and home cooking with local products. Runs on solar power. Recommended by the “Guide du Routard”.

In the heart of the village of Sérandon, traditional cuisine and firewood oven cooked pizzas. Themed evenings and concerts, all in a cosy, family atmosphere.

On a vast area (1200m²), detached house full of character built in 1800. Garage, grassy terrace (60m²) On a vast area (1200m²), detached house full of character built in 1800. Living-room with a kitchen corner, 1 bedroom with a double bed and 1 bedroom with two single beds, shower-room, toilet. Electric heating, fireplace with a wood stove (free wood). Dishwasher for 6 people. TV, DVD player. Garage, grassy terrace (60m²)

Bed and breakfast

Comfortable holiday rental. Very quiet and restful. View of the mountains. Near Salers. Semi-detached house for 5 or 6 people. Area : 74m². 3 bedrooms, a fitted kitchen, a living-room, a dining-room. Yard with a garage and garden.

House with character in a lovely village. House with character (78m²) – garden - living-room – dining-room with a sofa bed - 3 bedrooms (2 double beds, 2 single beds) – shower-room with toilet – electric heating – fire place – washing machine – dishwasher - television - baby's furniture - fridge/freezer - micro-wave oven - pyrolysis oven. In addition : electricity (0,10€/kw), firewood (30€/week). Shops on the spot - 8 km from Salers - 9 km from Mauriac – 45 km from Aurillac.

Modern hotel in the centre town of Pleaux, ranked among the french "small towns full of character" A perfect situation to visit either the Cantal mountains or the Xaintrie in Corrèze. 4 rooms with a double bed, 1 bedroom for 3 people, 1 familly room. Free wifi access, bar, restaurant, family welcome, traditional cooking.

L'Oustal Del Païs is located in Rillac Xaintrie, a small, quiet village in the Corrèze region, surrounded by nature, and showcases regional know-how. It's here that you can recharge your batteries by staying in one of our cosy rooms.

La Maison de Chablat is a guesthouse situated in a quiet environment. In the garden, near the swimming-pool you can admire the mountains. There are 4 bedrooms in the house. La Maison de Chablat is a guesthouse situated in a quiet and green environment. In the garden, near the swimming-pool you can admire the mountains. There are 4 bedrooms in the house : Bedroom "Eau" : double bed, bathroom with toilet. Bedroom "Feu" : double bed, bathroom, with toilet, play area. Bedroom "Air" : double bed, bathroom and separate toilet. Bedroom "Terre" : two single beds, bathroom and separate toilet. Family suite with the "Air" and "Terre" bedrooms. Wifi - lounge with television - kitchenette for the guests. 14km from Pleaux - 22km from Salers - 35km from Mauriac - 40km from Aurillac.

Les Sorbiers welcomes you to a typical Auvergne coach house, fully renovated with respect to the local architectural style. Three bedrooms on the 1st floor of a typical house - Comfortable rooms, with a maximum capacity of 3 people per room - Wi-Fi access - Private WC and shower room for each room - Electric heating - Dining room with fireplace - A 'table d'hôtes’ offering homemade cuisine and authentic local flavours - Terrace, garden and garden furniture - Car park. Minimum stay 3 nights. Local shops - 8 km from Mauriac - 10 km from Salers - 47 km from Aurillac

88 pitches on a vast (5,5ha) area - family and quiet campsite with large pitches -camper van facilities and pitches for caravans - sanitary facilities - some pitches with electric and water connections. 88 pitches on a vast (5,5ha) area - family and quiet campsite with large pitches -camper van facilities and pitches for caravans - sanitary facilities - some pitches with electric and water connections - phone - washing machine - tv room - gaming room - pétanque pitch - ping-pong table - tennis court - games for children - mini-golf - activities in summer - 300m from a restaurant. Shops on site. 2 hamlets of 10 chalets (one for handicapped people). 10 km from Salers - 20 km from Mauriac - 30 km from Aurillac.

Appartment situated on the first floor of a house, in Saint-Martin-Valmeroux, a lovely village. Renovated appartment for 4 people. Car is not required to reach the swimming pool, shops and services in the village. Public car park at 15 metres far from the house. The owners live in the semi-attached house and could give you advice for hiking in the region as well in summer as in winter.