Welcome to the chalets of the margeride. We thank you for choosing our village for your stay and hope that it will be in full compliance with your expectations.
The chalets are available from 4.30pm.
In Season (1/07 to 31/08) :
If you show up earlier it will nevertheless be possible to make your check-in at the Home and you will be able to take possession of the cottage if it is already available. If this is not the case you can always relax and enjoy the pool while waiting. Tip: In summer, plan to store your "bath necessities" on top of an accessible travel bag in your luggage compartment.
Off-season: Arrivals can often be delayed on the day subject to a prior agreement to be requested the day before from the Home Department.
- Le Puy-en-Velay - Loudes Airport(71 km, 1:17)
- Aurillac Airport(106 km, 1:30)
- Clermont-Ferrand - Auvergne Airport(127 km, 1:19)
- Rodez - Aveyron Airport(136 km, 1:39)
- Montpellier Méditerranée Airport(227 km, 2:26)
- Saint-Chély-d'Apcher(13.6 km, 16 min)
- Millau(110 km, 1:10)
- Seaport of Sète(234 km, 2:33)
Vehicle parking is permitted near the cottage. But it should be limited to unloading or loading luggage on arrival and departure, or depositing your large supplies.
Apart from these operations all vehicles must remain parked in the parking lot located at the entrance to the Residential Park.
We thank you for complying with this provision, for reasons of comfort: limit of engine noise, fuel odors or exhaust gases but also for your visual comfort and above all to privilege the safety of children. But in short for the tranquility of all the residents, of which you are.
Upon arrival you will be received by the Home Department.
The additional check-in formalities will be carried out.
You will be asked to pay a deposit of up to 300 € (600 € for the semi-detached chalets) when the keys are handed over.
It is a lump sum deposit given as a guarantee of your commitment to a normal and peaceful occupation ("as a good family man") of the dwelling entrusted, in full compliance with the Internal Regulations and its return in the state of initial cleanliness. This deposit will be returned to you, upon your departure or at the latest, within the next fortnight, subject to deducting the cost of rehabilitating the premises.
A person will then accompany you to your cottage and give you all the information you need to keep your stay running smoothly.
In case of late arrival contact the reception beforehand (+ 33 6 75 99 02 90).
We will make every effort to allow you to take possession of your accommodation in the best conditions.
A reception and maintenance team is permanently accessible on the village.
Meal times and the variety of tasks in the small structures require versatility that is not always compatible with a permanent presence at the home counter, but a telephone hotline is accessible to the No. on a slate at the door of the Home Side pool.
If you have difficulty contacting this first number, you can call 0675990290.
INSIDE REGULATION
1 - ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
To be admitted to the Residential Park you must have been authorized by the head of the reception office.
Staying in the Residential Park implies acceptance of the provisions of this regulation and a commitment to comply with them.
Any offence may result in the expulsion of the perpetrator with recourse to law enforcement if necessary.
2-CIRCULATION AND PARKING OF VEHICLES
Only vehicles belonging to tenant residents can be driven within the Park.
Vehicle traffic is limited to baggage loading and unloading operations and accompanying people
disabled with reduced mobility.
Vehicle speeds are limited to 10 km/h.
Vehicle parking must be carried out on the parking spaces provided for this purpose.
3- NOISE AND SILENCE
Residents are urged to avoid any noise and discussions that may disturb their neighbours.
The volume of sound devices should be adjusted accordingly.
Door and chest closures should be as discreet as possible.
During mealtimes, the tranquillity of the terraces must be respected.
4-ANIMALS
Only pets may be allowed inside the Park.
They must be pre-registered when booking the stay and be in a position of compliance with the
legal requirements for them.
They should never be left at large and their daily outings must be outside the Park.
They must not be left in the Park in the absence of their masters who are civilly responsible for it and must ensure strict respect
hygiene, safety, and other residents' calm rules.
5-HOLDING AND APPEARANCE OF FACILITIES
All tents are prohibited.
The linen may be extended outside, close to the cottage, provided it remains discreet and does not represent a
embarrassment to the neighbors.
Wood fires, charcoals and personal barbecues are prohibited.
Household garbage, paper and waste of all kinds must be deposited in the garbage cans provided for this purpose.
Residents should refrain from any action that could affect the cleanliness, hygiene and appearance of the Park.
Any degradation committed will be at the expense of its author.
6-RECLAMATIONS
Any claim involving damage or liability insurance may only be admitted if it has been the subject of
declaration to the holiday establishment before the end of the stay.
The Park Directorate is in no way responsible for the thefts that occurred inside the Park. Residents are advised to take all
precautions.
It is up to each resident to check the inventory on the day of arrival and immediately report (within 2 hours) any
Breach.
The deposit required when handing over the keys will be returned by mail subject to any deductions for cleaning, refurbishment
damage or disappearance of equipment.
In case of early departure or out of the opening hours of the reception office, the inventory will be carried out the day before departure.
7 - POOL
Swimming in the pool is not monitored. The greatest vigilance is recommended with children, including in the paddling pool.
It is forbidden to run or play ball around and in pools.
All accessories of all kinds (palm masks, beach objects, etc.) are not allowed in the pool.
The timetables where swimming is allowed are displayed.
The shower is mandatory before entering the pools.
Naturism is not allowed.
Drinks taken by the pool or on the terrace are exclusively served by the bar.
Picnics are not allowed at the pool or on a communal terrace.
Garbage and waste management
Containers are available at the entrance to the car park. We recommend that you put your waste in bags in bags that are provided for this purpose on a daily basis.
For hygiene reasons, your bags must be deposited in the containers located in the car park, excluding any other containers placed in the village
We especially recommend that you avoid leaving your bags, even if closed, on the terrace while waiting to drop them off in the containers, as they may attract stray dogs or cats that will then gut them and soil your environment.
Tiny ecological gestures contribute to both your well-being and that of the planet while preserving your comfort!
Stay and traffic of animals
Only pets may be admitted.
They must be pre-registered at the time of booking. (certificate of vaccination against rabies required).
For reasons of hygiene and safety they must not roam freely inside the park.
They must be kept on a leash during the journey from the accommodation to the vehicle, and must be able to be equipped with a muzzle at first request.
The immediate environment of the village is conducive to great walks of nature. Your pets will have to go out of the park on a daily basis.
The owner of the animal must ensure strict adherence to the rules of hygiene, safety and the calm of other residents.
They are not allowed access to common equipment.
Finally, we draw your attention to the fact that the wide open spaces surrounding the Park and the proximity of a wildlife of the richest, represent a very strong call that your most faithful companions may not know how to resist.
This situation justifies the most supervised freedom during your outings.
We make every effort to ensure that your stay takes place in the best conditions so that you can rest and relax, "change the air" and enjoy the great outdoors that our beautiful region offers.
The low population density (17 inhabitants per km²) will also facilitate your return to a little more serenity, if necessary after these difficult times.
However, for your safety, the health precautions recommended and put in place must be strictly respected.
Contact with staff will be limited to the bare minimum required, ensuring that barrier gestures (masks, gloves, frequent hand washings, etc.) are maintained, the telephone will be preferred for contacts.
The containment periods have been used to revise, with the lighting of the new sanitary requirements our cleaning and disinfection protocols in order to adapt them to new risks:
- First of all, we reviewed with our suppliers the selection of cleaning products adapted to these new requirements
- We have reviewed and adapted with our employees the cleaning and maintenance processes according to surfaces, materials, needs and uses
- We have also adapted a strict protocol at the linen level:
o Removing textiles that could not be washed after each rotation or latency periods (72 hours) for materials not accessible to frequent or immediate washing,
o For the rental of sheets we offer only disposable bedding linen (under "blister") without neglecting the needs of biodegradability.
Of course you can always bring your own sheets (1 bed in 140 and 2 or 4 individual beds).
In addition to disinfecting frequently used equipment (door and furniture handles, switches, remote control, faucets, etc.), a latency will be applied whenever possible before the premises are rented.
Finally access to the pool (open from 01/05 to 15/10) will only be possible for the bath, the use of the beach is only possible for the right beach entrance in and for the exit left beach.
The passage through the pediluve is mandatory, only one person at a time, at least respect, for your safety, 2 meters apart.
Individual housing reduces the risks. However, it is important to follow the instructions for parking vehicles in the car park at the entrance, which is also the meeting place provided in the event of an emergency procedure.
When you arrive:
After handing over the keys and taking possession of the cottage, we recommend that you check the inventory of the equipment in the accommodation to verify compliance with the inventory status.
This inventory is available to you, on site and at the end of this guide, for this check.
The equipment of the cottages must not leave the cottage grounds, and must not be used at a destination other than its primary destination, such as bedding, blankets, or dishes, which should otherwise be replaced and charged upon departure.
You must report quickly the anomalies and missing ones found, with the exception of the state of cleanliness which must take place as soon as the place takes possession.
In the event of an anomaly, an intervention for the cleaning would take place as soon as possible, with the tenant obliging to let in the person mandated for this task.
Wi-Fi and Ethernet are available in each chalet. A code must be obtained upon arrival from the reception service. It must be activated within 24 hours and will then remain available for the duration of your stay.
This service is available and its use should be limited to simple browsing operations and not available for massive download operations that would immediately result in a limit on the flow granted to the cottage or your address.
As in any public-receiving facility, we inform you that the traceability of your connections is archived in accordance with the obligations of the law in order to respond to any request from the police.
The pool is open from 1/05 to 15/10.
Opening times: 9 hours to 19 hours
Swimming is not monitored!
children are bathed under the strict care and responsibility of the parents.
Parents be vigilant for your children.
The shower, located in the reception building, in front of the pediluve, is obligatory before entering.
For safety reasons, accessories of any kind are prohibited
The maximum depth is 1.60 m, that of the small bath of 1.10 m, and 0.40 only for the paddling pool.
The interior regulation of the pool
Before entering the pools, bathers must pass in the shower and cross into the water of the pediluve.
Swimming is only permitted with the wearing of swimming trunks.
It is forbidden to enter the beaches. Shoes should be stored outside the beaches.
The "public", spectators, visitors or companions attend only the premises reserved for them.
Bathers should only use the pediluve for purposes other than those on which they are designed.
It is forbidden to eat and drink in the pool grounds and on the beaches.
Smoking or chewing gum is prohibited, except on outdoor relaxation and rest areas.
It's forbidden to spit.
Animals should not be brought into the facility.
It is forbidden to introduce food reliefs of all kinds.
It is forbidden to play ball, run on beaches, dive or use bulky mattresses or buoys.
Access to areas permitted to bathers is prohibited for carriers of open wounds or suspicious skin lesions, without a certificate of non-contagion.
It is forbidden to open as well as the total or partial closure of the shelter.
Sunbathing seats are only tolerated on the beaches inside the shelter in the space of the narrow-sided corners of the basin.
A local laverie is available. It is equipped with 4 washing machines 7 kg and 1 tumble dryer. You must request access to the Home service.
The cost of the cycle is 5 €.
The home window (tel. 300) located at the entrance to the park, is available, in season, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. from Sunday to Friday and from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday (from 01/07 to 31/08).
It is available to provide you with all useful information, and to contribute to the amenity of your stay.
Off-season (from 31/08 to 01/07), a telephone contact allows you to reach the reception staff with a courier service, if necessary.
The village benefits from the coverage of the main access providers
You can also have a direct telephone line in the cottage for your calls. Each cottage has a direct line.
It is necessary to request its commissioning at the reception. The cost of the communications must be paid at the end of your stay, or they may be requested during your stay as soon as their amount reaches the sum of 45 €.
For your external communications, dial 0 to get outside access, prior to the usual number of your interlocutor.
Emergency medical calls dial 15
police dial 17
firefighters (fires or serious accidents) dial 18
The emergency numbers can be called from the cottage's landline even if you have not requested the opening of the line at the reception. Consider dialing 0.
European emergency number: 112
If you are a victim or witness of an accident in a European Union country you can call 112 (can be reached from a landline, mobile phone or telephone booth).
Playgrounds
A space has been set up for ball games. We recommend and thank you for respecting the calm of the cottages located nearby.
A children's play area has been set up at the end of the village. Parental supervision remains necessary for the safety of children.
Bicycle traffic is blocked inside the park, when it remains compatible with the tranquillity of the residents.
It is important to note that the speed limit of 10 km/h by the internal regulations also applies to children.
It is therefore up to the parents to ensure that this safety-related limitation is respected scrupulously.
A hiking mecca.
Out in nature… beautiful walks in the forest… remarkable flora and fauna (discovery trails) … picking "mountain fruits: blueberries, raspberries, clams and especially mushrooms (in season) …
According to the French Federation of Hiking on the department, the department has more than 2,450 km of trails, including 1,950 km of Grand Hiking (GR) and 2,373 km of Promenade et Hiking (PR).
MargeRIDE is considered one of the highlights for these new pleasures that are the discovery of our wide open spaces, with exceptional sites almost every turn of the way. You will come across a fauna and flora of incomparable richness with landscapes changing with the seasons, so four times more grounds to hike here. The margeride and aubrac mountains offer countless opportunities for walks or hikes, on foot, mountain biking or on horseback.
Some good leads before you get "on the way":
If the mountain is not really dangerous with us, do not leave without some basic precautions, which will not immediately make you a "pro" of the discipline, but will probably help you to love it and to join the group of "Pros" quite quickly.
First of all a minimum of precautions:
Always take a look at the weather. The weather changes quickly in the mountains:
http://www.meteofrance.com/previsions-meteo-france/metropole
Note the GPS positioning of the village: Longitude 3.30577730
Attitude: 44.8701826
Then, a minimum of equipment:
If possible an individual backpack with sunscreen, water, a snack to avoid cravings (or picnicking), but also bring back all your waste. Let us keep this beautiful Nature in its clean state.
Hiking shoes are always good, even if your "tennis" (with socks) may be enough for walks or small hikes
A rain garment, even light windbreaker, or even a warmer "sweat" depending on the weather and schedule
A headgear, the sun is blazing at altitude and the wind may become less pleasant
A walking stick can also prove to be a good "companion"
A map with your planned tour
And in any case your mobile phone, with a good GPS "app" that can also compensate for the absence or loss of the map
IGN Maps
IGNrando' - GPS hiking and walking
Choose your activity, difficulty and length and find the route that suits you with the search criteria. Download the route for free so it's available offline.
Download the free app:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=ubicarta.ignrando
https://apps.apple.com/fr/app/id1454207995?l=fr&ls=1
Requires a device running Android 5.0 or later, or Apple on iOS 10.0 or later.
The margeride tourist office in gevaudan offers local tours well informed
Randonnes on foot
The milan royal - 7.5 km - Easy.
http://cdt48.media.tourinsoft.eu/upload/LE-MILAN-ROYAL-2.pdf
La Drosera - 10 km - Intermediate
http://cdt48.media.tourinsoft.eu/upload/RP-2-web.pdf
The Barony of Apcher - 13 km - Sportsman
http://cdt48.media.tourinsoft.eu/upload/RP-3-web.pdf
From peaks to gorges - 13 km - Sport
http://cdt48.media.tourinsoft.eu/upload/RP-4-web.pdf
Estrets Trail - 8 km - sporty / Intermediate
http://cdt48.media.tourinsoft.eu/upload/RP-5-web.pdf
In the footsteps of the beast - 24 km - Sportsman
http://cdt48.media.tourinsoft.eu/upload/RP-6-web.pdf
Costes - 2-hour hike - 242 metres vertical drop
https://www.margeride-en-gevaudan.com/fiche/les-costes/
The terrasses of the truyere hike 2h45 - vertical drop 242 meters
https://www.margeride-en-gevaudan.com/fiche/les-terrasses-de-la-truyere/
The rouchat vallon - hiking 3 hours - vertical drop 210 meters
https://www.margeride-en-gevaudan.com/fiche/le-vallon-du-rouchat/
Randonnes a mountain bike
Mountain biking 1 - entre aubrac and margeride: 12 km - 1: 30 vertical drop 180 m Easy / Trace : GPX
http://cdt48.media.tourinsoft.eu/upload/VTT-1-web.pdf
ATV 2: 9.5 km - Easy / Trace GPX:
http://cdt48.media.tourinsoft.eu/upload/VTT-2-web.pdf
ATV 3: 20.5 km - Difficult / Ttrace GPX:
http://cdt48.media.tourinsoft.eu/upload/VTT-3-web.pdf
ADV 4 apcher baronnie: 21.5 km - Difficult / Trace GPX:
http://cdt48.media.tourinsoft.eu/upload/VTT-4-web-2.pdf
ATV 5: 37 km - Difficult / Trace GPX:
http://cdt48.media.tourinsoft.eu/upload/VTT-5-web.pdf
ATV 6: 24 km - Difficult / Trace GPX:
http://cdt48.media.tourinsoft.eu/upload/VTT-6-web.pdf
ATV 7: 37 km - Difficult / Trace GPX:
http://cdt48.media.tourinsoft.eu/upload/VTT-7-web.pdf
ATV 8: The 6 course of water 45 km - 4h vertical drop 966 meters - Difficult / Trace GPX:
http://cdt48.media.tourinsoft.eu/upload/VTT-8-web.pdf
The apcher tour: 22 km duration 2h30 - 2h30 vertical drop 546 meters / Trace GPX:
https://www.margeride-en-gevaudan.com/fiche/la-tour-d-apcher/
Good hikes!
Don't hesitate to call us for more information, especially on group accommodation options, bike rentals…
An iron and an ironing board are available on request at the Home, as well as for vacuum cleaners to make your job easier if you have not chosen the "Final Household" option.
The chalets all have a kitchenette perfectly equipped for the development of a simple kitchen for 6 people, with a fridge, 2 electric plates, a microwave oven and grill.
Inventory details:
Dishes
8 flat plates, 8 hollow plates, 8 dessert plates, 6 cups coffee, 6 sub cups, 6 BOLS, 1 small salad bowl, 1 gd salad bowl, 8 forks, 8 tablespoons soup, 8 tablespoons a coffee, 8 stainless steel micro-tooth knives, 8 glasses of wine, 6 large glasses, 1 water pot, 1 covered salad, 1 the colander, 1 can opener, 1 lever cap, 1 cheese rape, 1 sardine box key, 1 stainless steel ladle, 1 stainless steel ecumle, 1 covered container, 1 tefal nylon spatula, 1 bread knife, 1 epluche 2 serving knives, 1 wooden spatula, 1 wooden spoon, 1 meat knife, 1 serving dish, 1 hollow serving dish, 1 baking dish, 5 stainless steel pans, 1 stainless steel pot, 1 pane, 1 multi stainless steel lids 16/20.1 stainless steel lids 22/26.1 serving tray, 1 teflon cut-out board, 1 covered range, 1 bowl, 1 vegetable egouttoir
Essoreuse salad, 1 pourer coffee, 1 filter door, 1 permanent filter, 1 under-the-top.
maintenance-hygiene
1 sweeper - shovel, 1 nylon broom, 1 brush broom, 2 wooden sleeves, 1 SEAU 9 liters, 1 serpilliere, 12 hangers, 1 trash can, 1 clothes dryer with foldable foot
Bedwork-furniture
6 oreillers 0,45 X 0,70,1 alèse imperméable 1,40 X 2,00,2 alèses imperméables 0,80 X 2,00,1 couverture 66% laine 2,20/2,40,1 couverture 100% acrylique 2,20/2,40,1 couvre-lit 2,00/2,50,2 couvertures 66% laine 1,80/2,20,2 couvertures 100% acrylique 180/220,2 couvre-lit 1,40/2,50,2 housses banquette-lit, 1 rideau 1,40 X 2,20 (Margeride jumelés), 1 Tringle à rideau couleur larg. 200,2 rideaux 1,40 X 1,60,2 Tringles à rideau couleur larg. 1,00,2 rideau 1,40 X 2,20 (Margeride simples), 1 Tringle à rideau couleur larg. 1,25,1 rideau 1,40X 1,60 (Margeride simples), 1 Tringle à rideau couleur larg. 1,60
Electro-menager and kitchen
1 microwave grill oven, 1 electric coffee maker, 2 electric plates, 1 mixer faucet, 1 stainless steel 1 BAC, 1 electricity, 1 130-litre refrigerator, 1 low furniture of 0.60 (door and shelf), 1 1.20 high piece (2 doors, 1 et.), 1 closet furniture 0.60 x 2.50 (high and low doors with shelves) 1 flat pass of 0.40 x 1.00 X 1.25 (with façade and middle shelf), cutting board and wooden flat bottoms
1 water heater capacity 150 liters
Rooms
Room 1: 1 LIT 1.40 X 2.00.1 closet closet 0.70 x 2.50 X 0.60 (2 shelves), 2 bedside
Room 1: 1 LIT 0.80 x 2.00.1 closet closet 0.70 x 2.50 x 0.60 (2 shelves)
bathroom
1 plan vasque 0.65 X 1.07.1 receives. Shower 0.80 X 1.40.1 closet 0.60 x 2.50 X 0.30 (4 shelves), 1 Trash, 1 Raclette walls and shower window
Stay
Bench-bed convertible into 2 beds 0.70 x 1.90.1 table, 5 chairs, 1 covered terrace 2.40 x 5.55.1 garden lounge (1 table - 6 armchairs)
Toilet
1 garbage can, 1st toilet (brush and container), 1 paper devidoir (trimmed with 2 rolls)
All local shops and services are present in the immediate environment, including details below, from the nearest to the furthest:
In the malzieu-ville (4 km)
crossroads: Monday to Saturday from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. and from 2:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Open on Sundays and public holidays in the morning from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Convenience stores: Bakeries (2 shops), Butcheries/ Charcuterie/ Catering (2 shops), Tobacco/Press, Pharmacy, Bar, Café, Restaurants, La Poste, hair salon…
Tourist Office.
Religious services.
Weekly local producers walk every Tuesday morning.
A saint chely d'apcher (9 km)
supermarches u, intermarch, netto and all convenience stores, mouth, clothing, gifts, Tobacco/Press/PMU and FDJ, health professions, 3 pharmacies, veterinarians, Restaurants, Pub, Hair salons…
Open on Sundays and public holidays in the morning
Tourist Office.
Religious services.
Cinema, theater.
Weekly local producers walk every Thursday morning.
In Saint-flour (30 km)
superwalks crossroads, intermarch, leclerc, lidl and all local and mouth shops, health professions, pharmacies, veterinarians…
Open on Sundays and public holidays in the morning
Tourist Office.
Religious services.
Cinema.
Weekly local producers walk every Saturday morning.
Pets are welcome. They must be declared at the time of booking. You must be in possession of the animal's papers and these must be up to date with vaccinations. Rabies vaccination is mandatory.
Animals should not ramble and must be kept on a leash in the village. They must also not be left alone or unattended in the cottages. Any damage caused is the responsibility of the owner of the animal.
They must be accompanied outside the village for their daily needs. The full nature in the immediate vicinity is close and attractive enough to give this walk the pleasant side of a moment of shared relaxation for you and your pet.
You must be equipped with ad hoc pick-up bags in case your pet does not wait to arrive at its "reserved" place. The bag used must then be thrown directly into one of the large containers adapted to the entrance of the car park.
Category 1 attack dogs are not allowed in the village.
Category 2 guard and defence dogs must be muzzled and kept on a leash in the village by an adult.
There is an extra price of the stay of 5 € per day per animal.
The village of Chalets de la Margeride is a site entirely pieton for the tranquillity of all and the safety of everyone (especially children).
We rely on your understanding and your civics, which only the correct observation will allow us to maintain a tolerance to allow the use of vehicles near the cottages for the time of unloading luggage on arrival or loading when you leave.
During your stay traffic will be tolerated only if necessary (unloading races, very bad weather, People with Reduced Mobility…). We appeal to your judgment on which the ability to enable us to maintain the benefits of this tolerance rests entirely.
Traffic in the village should be limited to 10 km/maximum.
Owners of electric vehicles are doubly vigilant to children who, caught up in their games, do not hear you driving.
Each cottage is equipped with a wall TV socket. You can use it with your receiver with a 1m cord equipped with 9.5mm coaxial embases. The service is free.
You can also request the rental of a receiver for the duration of your stay, the rental price is 5 euros/day (minimum rental 2 days)
Depending on the length of your stay, you can send mail with your name to:
Les Chalets de la Margeride
Chassagnes
48200 blavignac
You can have a recommended shipment sent, but if you are not present when the postman passes, he will leave a notice of passage and you will have to make the withdrawal at the post office of Saint Chély d'Apcher (located Place du Foirail)
A children's play area (under the supervision of parents) and a bowling alley for older children are available on the village.
There are many sports activities in the surrounding area: tennis, tennis, playful swimming pool (in Saint Chély d'Apcher), horseback riding, hiking, mountain biking, climbing (superb via ferrata and long zip line nearby), skiing courses, river and lake fishing, windsurfing (at Lake Garabit), golf in La Canourgue, Aubrac, and Mézeirac, Nordic skiing (Aubrac and Lauride massifs), snowshoeing or sledding in the winter, with the possibility of renting all the equipment necessary for the main activities.
The village is close to a listed hiking trail, the GR 4, which leads to the Fairy Gate (listed site), and takes advantage of the proximity of a river at 800 m, the truyere, of great renown for trout fishermen.
Of course on the Hiking deserved a place of choice also we dedicated an entire section (see Mountain Hiking section).
The chalets have been designed to be rented in all seasons and therefore benefit from excellent insulation and double glazing. They therefore preserve the heat and allow to maintain a sufficient freshness in the summer.
Electricity consumption is included in the tariff from 1/07 to 22/08.
They are charged at the end of their stay outside of this period following the statement taken at the individual counter of the chalet at a rate of 0.20 euros per KWH.
In lozere, the "Land of a Thousand Sources", the quality, diversity of streams and the beauty of the landscapes represent an invaluable wealth (477 rivers, 2743 km of rivers, all in 1st category). It is a real sanctuary for fishermen.
These rivers already enjoyed a European reputation in the 18th century and the current century can be enjoyed, starting with a relatively unspoiled heritage concerning this magnificent and rich nature.
One example: the Lozérian fishing federation has three times as many members outside the department as Lozerian residents.
This example alone illustrates both the attractiveness but also the exceptional fishing potential of this department.
The enthusiasts outside the department, are here at home, in their favorite element to come to test themselves against the trout Fario, but also the common shade, and for the less experienced of the family, the stud, the minnow etc.
A mecca for fly fishing, in this preserved nature the May fly is still found on the water and not only in the stories of the "old"..., but we also fish for toc, light throwing, etc....
Lake fishing is also well represented with the ganivet lake, the lake of the reel, or the magnificent lakes of the aubrac, as well as the very close proximity of the lakes of the cantal (retained of grandvals).
our location to the north of the department allows us to combine the exceptional fishing sites of the 2 massifs margeride and aubrac with the equally remarkable potential of the Cantal Mountains and in particular the access in 15 minutes (by car) to the garabit holding, whose fishing interest of 2nd category (large predators) and the beauty of the site are no longer to be boasted.
Outdoor activities, outside of fishing (pool, playground, hiking, horse riding, mountain biking, etc.) for other family members, are also available so that the family stay retains all the amenity you want.
The village is accessible to people with reduced mobility (except the entrance to the pool pool).
The village has a chalet adapted for people with reduced mobility.
Towels are not provided but there is a rental option on site.
You can rent a toilet kit that includes: a towel, a shower exit towel, a shower exit mat, per person.
The current rental cost (2023) is € 9.00.
Bedding linen is provided for pillows, blankets, mattress pads but not for sheets and pillowcases.
There is, however, an on-site rental option.
You can rent a bed linen that includes: a fitted sheet, a flat sheet and one or two pillowcases (depending on the size of the bed).
The current rental cost (2023) is € 12.00 per exchange.
Bedding linen is provided for pillows, blankets, mattress pads but not for sheets and pillowcases.
There is, however, an on-site rental option.
You can rent a bed linen that includes: a fitted sheet, a flat sheet and one or two pillowcases (depending on the size of the bed).
The current rental cost (2023) is € 12.00 per exchange.
This beautiful village, located 5 minutes by car, will allow you to make your small supplies on a daily basis.
It has just obtained its entry into the envied ranking of the most beautiful villages in France and deserves your in-depth visit.
Pearl of the Truyère valley, nestled in the heart of the sweet Margeride, the welcoming medieval city of Le Malzieu-Ville preserves beautiful testimonies of its past as a former stronghold of Gévaudan. Strolling along the historic route, admire its ramparts, towers, fortified gates and ancient houses. Discover also a superb panorama of the rooftops of the city and the green landscapes of the Margeride from the top of the Bodon Tower!
A little before the construction of the Iron Lady, Gustave Eiffel the visionary realizes, between 1880 and 1884, with the engineer Léon Boyer, an elegant and daring metal work spanning the gorges of the Truyère, in the Cantal. Considered at the time not only one of the most beautiful works of art in the world, but also a technical and architectural feat, the Garabit viaduct, located between Loubaresse and Ruynes-en-Margeride, still arouses admiration today!
A quarter of an hour from the village by car, now classified as a Historic Monument, this viaduct is part of the network of remarkable bridges in the south of France. This impressive railway structure, with a length of 565 meters, can be seen from afar, in particular because of its red color.
Lovers of unusual photos the superb lighting at nightfall will allow you exceptional shots.
Boat trips on the lake of the Grandval dam, in the heart of the Truyère gorges, are offered from the Garabit site.
A land of granite with rolling landscapes, on the border of Cantal, Haute-Loire and Lozère in the former province of Gévaudan, Margeride is a secluded and mysterious place. It offers lovers of authentic nature a series of restful landscapes, alternating between meadows, moors, forests and rivers.
As well as being a great place to recharge your batteries, Margeride is also an ideal destination to enjoy outdoor activities, like hiking, horse-riding and mountain biking along its many paths and trails, fishing on the Truyère and Rimeize, sailing and canoe-kayak on Lake Naussac, no-kill pike fishing on Lake Charpal and more…
At the heart of Margeride, at Sainte-Eulalie in Lozère, the European bison reserve invites you to take a carriage ride, or a sled ride in the winter, and see its prehistoric-looking animals, in semi-captivity in a park of over 200 hectares. A museum area about the European bison's origins and way of life, as well as a reconstruction of a prehistoric cave, complete the experience.
When it comes to visitor attractions, don't miss the Margeride Ecomuseum in Cantal, with the Clémence Fontille School in Signalauze, Pierre Allègre's farm in Loubaresse and St. Martin's Garden in Ruynes-en-Margeride. There is also the fantastic Beast of Gévaudan Museum in Saugues, Haute-Loire, which has gripping reconstructions that tell the incredible story of the terrifying beast that roamed Gévaudan in the 18th century. This mysterious tale is still a frequent topic of conversation today!
Set in a magnificent woodland environment at the heart of wild, green gorges, the Grandval artificial lake is one of the three dam lakes created on the Truyère, in Cantal.
The longest dam lake in Auvergne, it's a sought-after tourist destination due to its many advantages: impressive sites like the famous Garabit Viaduct, created by Gustave Eiffel in the 19th century, and the Grandval Dam, built between 1955 and 1960; reminders of Auvergne's medieval past, with the romantic site of Alleuze Castle, an old 14th-century fortress perched on a rocky spur majestically overhanging part of the lake; power boating activities at the Garabit centre, where you can hire boats and jet skis; sailing, canoe-kayak and swimming at Mallet water sports centre…
To discover the Truyère gorges from a different angle, there are boat trips on Lake Grandval from May to October, departing from the Garabit site.
Don't miss the Mallet belvedere, in the municipality of Fridefont, for its outstanding views of the dam. These views can also be enjoyed from the restaurant terrace near the belvedere.
A certified Land of Art and History, Saint-Flour is located at the intersection of the Truyère gorges, the Mounts of Cantal and Margeride. Perched on its rocky overhang, this thousand-year-old town was built at the tip of Europe's biggest stratovolcano. It contains many historic treasures, some of which are linked to its past as Haute-Auvergne's religious capital.
When you arrive in Saint-Flour, take the time to admire the superb view of the upper town, with its natural ramparts of volcanic origin and its medieval fortifications. A tour of the historic centre will take you from picturesque side streets to fortified gates, to discover the 14th and 15th-century Cathedral of St. Peter, a Gothic building made of black lava stone. It is famous for its large statue of Christ made of walnut tree wood, the "Beautiful Black God", probably made in the 12th century.
Near the cathedral, in the old ramparts, the Roches terrace and its orientation table will offer you lovely panoramic views of the lower town and the Margeride mountains!
Don't miss a chance to stop by the old 17th-century episcopal palace adjoining the cathedral, which is now the Museum of Haute-Auvergne, to discover the region's folk art. It has one of France's finest collections of home furnishings, works of religious art and archaeological collections.
Boasting a remarkable Renaissance façade, the consular house has been home to the Alfred Douët Museum of Art and History since the early 20th century. It offers some eclectic fine art and decorative art collections, acquired by the collector Alfred Douët.
The vast parade ground lined by arcades and façades from a bygone age, the Governor's House on 31 rue Marchande, or the Halle aux Bleds, an old collegiate church from the 14th century, where art exhibitions take place in summer, as well as the market on Saturday mornings in the winter season, are some of the places where the town's historical heritage is clear to see.
As far back as Antiquity, Chaudes-Aigues was renowned for its warm water and associated health benefits. Now the jewel in the Auvergne spa sector's crown, the resort has the warmest water in Europe and specialises in the treatment of rheumatic disorders and side effects of operations or trauma. Chaudes-Aigues thus has around thirty springs, the most famous of which is the Par spring, with a water temperature of 82°C!
Renowned for their pain-relieving and muscle-relaxing properties, the spa treatments are provided at the Caleden complex, which is located on the site of the old thermal baths. A haven of peace and an ideal place to recharge your batteries, the establishment also contains a recreational spa area devoted to relaxation, with indoor and outdoor pools, a hammam, sauna and Jacuzzi, as well as a spa offering beauty treatments and wellness massages.
After you've had a chance to relax, it's time to explore the town and its heritage. You can take a look at the eight small, suspended oratory niches (each one is devoted to a patron saint), the 15th-century Gothic Church of St. Martin, the Penitents' Chapel, an exhibition venue in season, with its Spanish Baroque altarpiece, not forgetting the charming cobbled streets, flagstone roofs, hot water washhouse and public fountains.
In Chaudes-Aigues you can visit Géothermia, the European museum of geothermal science and spa culture. Located a short walk from the Par spring, this attraction features scale models and interactive terminals, for a total immersion in the world of hot springs, the history of spa use and its benefits, and geothermal power. An amazing science lesson about a natural element that comes from the Earth and was the basis for the world's first urban heating system, in this area as far back as the 14th century!
The capital of Margeride and the gateway to Gévaudan, the small town of Saugues is located on the Via Podiensis: this is the third section of the oldest of the paths leading to Santiago de Compostela. Over 20,000 pilgrims and people simply enjoying a hike stop there every year.
Once a medieval stronghold, Saugues is dominated by the English Tower (Tour des Anglais), the keep of the castle that was destroyed in a fire at the end of the 18th century. Climb to the top of the tower to enjoy a beautiful view of the town's rooftops and Margeride!
Dating from the Romanesque period, the Collegiate Church of St. Medard, extended and remodelled between the 13th and 19th centuries, contains a 12th-century Virgin in Majesty and a 15th and 16th-century polychrome wooden Pietà, as well as the shrine of St. Benilde.
At the Fantastic Museum of the Beast of Gévaudan, you can learn the details of the disturbing event which caused a stir between 1764 and 1767: in the land once known as Gévaudan, nearly a hundred people were killed and devoured by a mysterious beast. It was a farmer from the region who finally managed to defeat it.
Known as the little Versailles of Gévaudan, La Baume Castle stands at the heart of the Massif Central, at an altitude of around 1200 metres, in a wild, unspoilt setting in the commune of Prinsuéjols. A listed Historic Monument, this superb granite edifice consisting of two parts – one from the 17th century and the other from the 18th century – contains a richly decorated, Italian-inspired interior in the Louis XIV style. Furniture, wood panelling, paintings and tapestries are some of the attractions you can admire on a guided tour. You can also learn about the history of one of the most important baronies of Gévaudan!
Set in an enchanting site at the heart of the picturesque Truyère gorges in Cantal, Alleuze Castle has kept some majestic remains of its past as a medieval fortress, perched on a rocky peak and now proudly towering over part of the Grandval Dam lake. Previously owned by the Bishops of Clermont, Alleuze Castle was a base for brigands who spread terror all over the region during the Hundred Years War.
A listed Historic Monument, the 14th-century castle fort, flanked by four round towers, is accessible in a few minutes' walk from the Chapel of St. Illidius. Located downhill from the village of La Barge, which you can reach by walking along a Way of the Cross, this little Romanesque church offers magnificent views of the feudal castle surrounded by greenery.
In summer, there are night-time guided tours, and every two years, the chapel site hosts a sound and light show with fireworks.
At the heart of the old province of Gévaudan, near Marvejols in Sainte-Lucie, in the commune of Saint-Léger-de-Peyre, Gévaudan Wolf Park has over 130 wolves living in semi-freedom in a wooded area of several hectares. They come from Mongolia, Poland, Canada and Siberia.
Guided tours of the park with a specialist, walks along the trail dotted with observation areas, and the museum's exhibition rooms all provide a chance to learn about the wolf, which is now a protected species, and help rehabilitate the image of this misunderstood animal, the villain in so many fairy-tales and legends.
In the Allier Gorges, a canyon hollowed out by the river of the same name, lovers of natural sites will be thrilled by a picturesque, green environment. The landscapes there are truly diverse, interspersed with beautiful villages and Romanesque buildings, like St. Mary of Les Chazes (Sainte-Marie-des-Chazes) in Saint-Julien-des-Chazes, a 13th-century chapel in a romantic setting, built at the foot of basalt cliffs and a listed Historic Monument.
The prettiest villages to discover on the banks of the Allier, considered to be one of the last wild rivers in Europe, include Lavoûte-Chilhac, Monistrol-d'Allier, Prades, Saint-Arcons-d'Allier and Chanteuges with its hilltop priory boasting a charming cloister. These villages are separated by beautiful landscapes, especially between Monistrol-d'Allier and Chanteuges. There are many trekking opportunities so lovers of walking and mountain biking will be delighted.
Those who prefer more relaxing pursuits will enjoy swimming at the beaches of Monistrol-d'Allier, Prades and Lavoûte-Chilhac, and fishing enthusiasts will appreciate the clear waters of the Allier where trout, grayling and salmon all live!
For thrill-seeking leisure enthusiasts, whitewater sports reign supreme, from canyoning to canoe-kayak, through rafting, hydrospeed and tubing.
Another original way to discover this superb, unspoilt territory is to take the Allier Gorges tourist train from Langeac in Haute-Loire to Langogne in Lozère. Its spectacular route takes you to areas that are inaccessible to cars and offers stunning views of the rushing river, sometimes from the cliff side. If you are short on time, you can opt for a lovely tour of the Allier Gorges' volcanic villages, which will lead you from Langeac to Monistrol-d'Allier in less than an hour.
For the record, the Allier Gorges are also the land of the Beast of Gévaudan, which caused a stir in the 18th century...
This wonderful museum is located on the Planèze plateau, in Coltines in Cantal, between Saint-Flour and Murat, in a typical 17th-century farmhouse that has been admirably restored.
Its original, fun and interactive museum, featuring displays with audio about everyday life on the farm, is dedicated to rural life in Haute-Auvergne, following the chronology of the seasons. Winter provides an introduction to Cantal's beautiful snowy landscapes and evenings around the cantou or fireplace. Then comes spring, the explosion of colours, the journey up to the summer pastures and cheese-making at the "buron" (traditional hut). Next comes summer, with haymaking and the harvest. Autumn, a time of ploughing and trading fairs, brings the cycle to an end.
A slideshow and original film screenings about peasant life in the region rounds off this fascinating guided tour, before a visit to the farmyard, where hens, goats and rabbits live together!
At an altitude of over 1,000 metres, at the border between the three regions of Midi-Pyrénées, Languedoc-Roussillon and Auvergne, and the three departments of Aveyron, Cantal and Lozère, Aubrac is a land of rest and relaxation. It's a vast granite and basalt plateau full of splendid scenery dotted with high-altitude meadows, moors, rivers and lakes.
The wild open spaces are scattered with typical mountain chalets with tilestone roofs, where shepherds used to take shelter, and pastures surrounded by picturesque dry stone walls where the pretty Aubrac cows graze. Their milk is used to make the famous Tomme cheese, which is used to produce aligot, a local cheese, potato and garlic dish. So many magical places to enjoy on a hike or horse ride...
In the department of Lozère, Lozèrian Aubrac has some beautiful sights in store, such as the village of Nasbinals on the Way of St. James, with its magnificent Romanesque church; the lake route, dotted with wonderful sites such as the Saint-Andéol and Souverols lakes (both of glacial origin), and the Déroc waterfall, 32 metres high!
Don't miss the House of Aubrac in Saint-Chély-d'Aubrac, Aveyron, which presents the heritage treasures of the region in a variety of different spaces. In a haven of peace, you'll also find the Dômerie d'Aubrac, an old hospital and refuge for pilgrims on the Way of St James.
When it's time to eat, a number of farm inns and restaurants offer specialities from the Aubrac Plateau: aligot, truffade (potato pancake), tripe, cooked meats, Aubrac free-range beef, fouace (brioche with orange blossom)...
Every year in late spring, on the last Sunday in May, the Transhumance Festival takes place. This is a colourful, lively event during which herds of cows adorned with flags, bells and flowers head to the high pastures for the summer... At the end, the best herd is given an award by a jury. Aligot, a gastronomic speciality from the high plateaux of Aubrac, is prepared to celebrate this event.
A former royal town in Gévaudan, nestling between Aubrac and Margeride in the Colagne Valley, the town of Marvejols was rebuilt in the 17th century by Henry IV after the Wars of Religion. It's a welcoming small town, and is now listed as a place of interest by the Plus Beaux Détours de France association. Its three beautiful fortified gates from the 17th century, the Soubeyran Gate, Théron Gate and Chanelles Gate, as well as its pedestrian shopping streets, make it a pleasant place to visit.
The remains of a Benedictine priory founded in the 11th century by the Abbot of Moissac Durand de Bredon, the Church of St. Peter in Bredons, located at the heart of the Auvergne Volcanoes Regional Nature Park, in the territory of Albepierre-Bredons, overlooks the Alagnon Valley and the medieval town of Murat in Cantal.
A Clunisian site and listed Historic Monument, this picturesque little fortified Romanesque church is perched on Bredons Rock, a basalt dyke at an altitude of 980 metres. Inside the building, the Baroque high altar, dating from the early 18th century, is the biggest in Haute-Auvergne. Other sights to admire are its 16th-century stalls and its beautiful Baroque furniture, dating from the 16th to the 18th century.
In the surrounding area, take the time to enjoy a walk in Murat national forest or along the paths in the municipality to discover varied landscapes, as well as some lovely heritage features including crosses, oratories and fountains.
A mid-mountain municipality at the foot of the Mounts of Cantal, in the Alagnon glacial valley, Murat is a Station Verte-certified "green resort" in the Massif Central. At the crossroads of Haute-Auvergne, this picturesque medieval town backs onto the basaltic rock of Bonnevie, which towers over the historic centre. In the Middle Ages, Murat was a fortified town and a major road hub, which encouraged trade. Many fairs and markets were held there. Two other volcanic mountains surround it, the Bredons Rock and the Chastel-sur-Murat Rock.
Many old houses, some of which are listed Historic Monuments, provide a reminder of the medieval and Renaissance period. Must-see sights on a walk along the streets of the old town: the consular house, one of Murat's gems with its 15th-century façade; the old bailiwick house from the 16th century on Place de la Boucherie; the Collegiate Church of Our Lady of the Olive Trees (Notre-Dame-des-Oliviers), built between the 12th and the 14th centuries, with its statues and altarpieces from the 17th and 19th centuries; the Hurgon House on Rue du Bon-Secours. The old town with its grey roofs and Bonnevie Rock, with the statue of Our Lady of Haute-Auvergne towering over it, form a beautiful group, where the buildings are mainly made of natural materials from the region, such as wood, flagstone and volcanic stone.
Based in a superb 16th-century mansion, the House of Fauna will delight lovers of butterflies and beetles, with 8,000 species on show. A collection of stuffed birds and mammals, shown in their natural habitat, is also on display.
A charming locality at the heart of the Alagnon Valley, between Limagne and the Mounts of Cantal, Massiac is part of the "Villages Étapes" network of municipalities that offer passing visitors a wide range of shops and services in a pleasant setting.
A harmonious patchwork of vines and orchards surrounds the village, which is known for its local specialities: here you can enjoy escargot products, excellent farm cheeses, and above all the famous Massiac macarons, a delicious hazelnut-based speciality.
A reminder of bygone centuries, the historic centre is well worth a visit. Departing from the tourist office, there is a circuit for exploring the town: the old Espinchal Castle, rebuilt in the 17th century, where the town hall is now based, the Church of St. Andrew with a Flamboyant Neo-Gothic portal from the 19th century, containing old wooden statues, including a Shrine Madonna from the late 14th century and a Maestà from the 15th century.
In the heights of the town, from the site of the Chapel of St. Magdalene in Chalet (Sainte-Madeleine de Chalet), perched on its rocky overhang, you will have superb views of Massiac and the Alagnon Valley!
The Élise Rieuf Municipal Painting Museum, based in the former stables of the castle, pays tribute to three female painters, the leading lights of women's artistic liberation: Marguerite Jeanne Carpentier, a student of Rodin, and her students Charlotte Musson and Élise Rieuf, who was born in Massiac and produced around forty exceptional works of art on the theme of China.
The prefecture of Lozère and former capital of Gévaudan, Mende enjoys an ideal geographical location in the upper Lot Valley, at the edge of the Cévennes National Park. Surrounded by mountains, this charming small town, both peaceful and welcoming, invites you to discover its wonderful sights on a pleasant walk. The paved side streets lined with old houses; small squares decorated with fountains; the picturesque medieval Notre-Dame bridge and the surrounding area, dotted with beautiful houses with roofs like an upturned boat hull; the Penitents' Tower, a relic of the old ramparts; the 18th-century town hall with a tilestone roof, and the Gothic Cathedral of Our Lady and St. Privatus are all among the treasures you can admire in Mende.
Dominated by the silhouette of its two differently-sized bell towers, the imposing Mende Cathedral was built from the 14th century onwards at the request of Urbanus V, a pope from Gévaudan, whose bronze statue has stood on the forecourt since 1874. Once inside the building, discover the crypt of St. Privatus, the black Virgin dating from the 12th century, brought back from the East by the crusaders, the carved wooden stalls, the Aubusson tapestries from the early 18th century illustrating scenes from the Virgin's life, the 17th-century organs by the Eustache brothers, and more.
In August, the streets of the town are especially lively, during the traditional Great Festival of Mende, a colourful event with a great atmosphere, featuring street performers, concerts, fairground attractions, a procession of floral floats and fireworks.
For tea, enjoy croquant de Mende, a delicious little finger biscuit with almonds and hazelnuts, made by the town's bakers and pastry chefs!
Nestling by the riverside, at the heart of the Allier Gorges, the pretty village of Lavoûte-Chilhac is made up of two clearly distinct neighbourhoods, connected by an old stone bridge with several arches. The first one, built in a bend of the River Allier, includes the ruins of an old castle that was replaced by a Cluniac priory. The priory's buldings, many of which are from the late 18th century, are arranged around the Priory Church of the Holy Cross (Sainte-Croix). The second neighbourhood, nestling on the left bank and backing onto the rocks, is dotted with riverside houses that have high façades to guard against flooding.
Water sports are everywhere in Lavoûte-Chilhac, with a canoe-kayak centre and fishing opportunities in the clear waters of the Allier.
Also worth a look is the Chilhac Palaeontology Museum, with its collection of fossils of mammoths, mastodons, rhinoceroses and other mammals... dating back two million years!
400 metres from the village of Chalet, in the municipality of Massiac in Cantal, stands a pretty 12th-century Romanesque chapel, perched on a basalt overhang.
A listed Historic Monument, the lava stone building is positioned right at the edge of the cliff but is easily accessible. It used to be part of a small feudal castle. As well as its flagstone roof, pinnacle and porch with an awning called a "caqueteuse", the chapel also has some old murals.
A place of contemplation visited by pilgrims on 22 July, the site of the Chapel of St. Magdalene in Chalet will offer you wonderful views of the town of Massiac and the Alagnon Valley!
In the commune of Chanac, in the heights of the valley on a rocky spur overlooking the Lot, stands a beautiful fortified group dating from the medieval period. The church, ramparts, fortified gate and other relics of the episcopal fortress built in the 13th century by the Bishop of Mende, as well as the pretty stone houses you can see as you walk around, make it a truly charming place.
A fortified house located between Brioude and Le Puy-en-Velay, Chavaniac-Lafayette Castle, built in the 14th century and rebuilt at the beginning of the 18th century, was the birthplace of the famous general Marquis de La Fayette, who would distinguish himself during the American War of Independence and the French Revolution. Also known as "the Manor of Both Worlds", in the 20th century the building belonged to an American philanthropic organisation, the Lafayette Memorial, before being taken over in 2009 by the Department of Haute-Loire.
On a visit to this historical attraction, which is strongly influenced by the legacy of the Enlightenment philosophers and their stance against slavery and in favour of Human Rights, you can learn about the life of this hero of both worlds, from birth to marriage with Adrienne de Noailles, as well as his American saga in the form of a film screened in a small reconstructed theatre.
The pleasant park, classified as a Remarkable Garden, has an arboretum filled with species from all over the world, a rose garden down from the main courtyard with a remarkable view over the castle, and the Lafayette Oak, planted three centuries ago by the Marquis' grandfather.
The unusual Moon Tree, between the rose garden and the arboretum, is a maple tree grown from a seed that travelled aboard Apollo 14 in 1971.
Naussac Lake lies in the north-east of Lozère, not far from Langogne, in a pleasant, relaxing setting. This vast reservoir covers 1,050 hectares and is great for outdoor activities. You can practise lots of water sports there, such as windsurfing, catamaran, canoeing, kayaking, fishing and kite-surfing. Around the lake, there are lots of paths where you can enjoy a walk, mountain bike ride or horse ride.
About twenty kilometres from Le Puy-en-Velay, a beautiful circular lake of volcanic origin, located at an altitude of 1,205 metres, awaits visitors in Haute-Loire. Located in the municipalities of Cayres and Le Bouchet-Saint-Nicolas, this 44-hectare expanse of water resembling a Canadian lake is a magnificently preserved natural site surrounded by pine, larch, beech and spruce trees.
This is the place to come for peace and quiet, while enjoying a superb landscape from a shaded path dotted with benches that allows you to walk around the lake in 45 minutes.
The water quality makes the lake ideal for fishing and diving, and there is also a beach where swimming is supervised in July and August, so you can relax with family and friends.
Feel free to stop by the lake's restaurant, where you can enjoy the view from the pleasant terrace while sipping a drink or enjoying a meal.
The capital of Aveyronnais Aubrac, the village of Laguiole is famous for its prestigious top-of-the-range knives, made by hand since 1829. The Laguiole knife can be recognised by its small forged bee logo, and the addition of its famous signature is a guarantee of authenticity. There are over forty successive stages in the knife-making process.
To find out more, head to the Laguiole Museum, where you can learn all about the history of the famous knife, see a collection of old Laguioles and learn about the blacksmith's work.
The municipality of Saint-Beauzire, to the west of Brioude, is where you will find the castle fort of Lespinasse, a very fine medieval building that has been remodelled several times over the years.
In this 12th, 14th and 15th-century fortress, which happens to be the oldest preserved castle in the Brivadois area, you can visit the old kitchens, the ceremonial room and its superb fireplace decorated with the coat of arms of Auvergne, and the 15th-century bedroom of Blanche Dauphin d'Auvergne. Still inhabited, the castle has a square keep with machicolations, towers, watchtowers and turrets, characteristic of stately buildings in the Middle Ages.
Classified as a Natura 2000 site due to the presence of rare butterfly species, the castle's verdant park offers scenic views of the Livradois' peaceful landscapes.
Located on the banks of the Langouyrou, an affluent of the Allier, in the commune of Langogne, the Calquières woollen mill is a listed historic monument and has now been converted into a living museum. It tells the story of the textile business in Lozère, as well as the various stages of wool transformation. Children and adults can see how a traditional craft is practised by admiring a unique set of machines from 1850, still in working order, driven by the mill's big wheel and the force of running water! A museum area about the weaving trades and a craft shop selling woollen clothing will round off your trip to this amazing industrial heritage site.
After a tour of the woollen mill, the historical trail in the old town is a great way to see the main monuments of Langogne, including the 12th-century Romanesque church and the picturesque 18th-century grain hall, where a market takes place every Saturday morning.
Covering 1000 hectares, the Sarrans dam lake on the River Truyère enjoys a verdant natural environment. The wonderfully romantic site of the Laussac Peninsula in Thérondels, which features an 11th-century chapel, is a place of great beauty... A magical spot at the heart of Le Carladez, to be admired during a canoe or pedalo ride.
Many times besieged over the years, but always impregnable, Saint-Vidal Castle still stands today with its imposing military architecture in the village of the same name.
Located in the Borne Valley, 10 km north-west of Le Puy-en-Velay, in Haute-Loire, this former fortified house from the 12th century, transformed into a fortress in the 16th century and nowadays a listed Historic Monument, has been superbly preserved. All the attributes of a defensive building are present: the keep, arrowslits, brattices and loopholes are all assets that helped to protect this beautiful castle in the past!
On a tour of the site, you will also have the opportunity to admire a rib vaulted gallery bordering an inner courtyard, an ogival kitchen adorned with large fireplaces, remarkable vaulted cellars and superb Renaissance decorations.
Listed among the most beautiful villages of France, Lavaudieu in Haute-Loire stands peacefully on the banks of the Senouire, 9 kilometres east of Brioude.
A charming place for a relaxing stroll, this wonderful village is renowned for its Benedictine abbey. Founded in the 11th century by Robert de Turlande, the abbey boasts a remarkable, perfectly preserved Romanesque cloister, unique in Auvergne! Another gem to admire in the abbey is the splendid refectory fresco from the 12th century, inspired by the Byzantine style, depicting Christ in Majesty above the Virgin surrounded by the Apostles. Topped by a Romanesque octagonal bell tower, the abbey church houses superb wall paintings from the Italian School, dating from the 14th century.
Then take the time to stroll along the village's narrow streets and along the Senouire to admire its golden stone houses with rounded tile roofs, the two-storey bell tower at the Abbey of St. Andrew and the old bridge with several arches spanning the river. A most picturesque scene...
To learn about daily life in the old days, head to the Haute-Loire Museum of Popular Arts and Traditions, based in an old baker's house, where you can discover a reconstruction of a traditional Auvergne interior, as well as many objects from everyday life and the trades of bygone times.
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- Saturday: Closed
- Sunday: Closed
- Monday: 09:00 AM – 12:00 AM, 02:00 PM – 05:00 PM
- Tuesday: 09:00 AM – 12:00 AM, 02:00 PM – 05:00 PM
- Wednesday: 09:00 AM – 12:00 AM, 02:00 PM – 05:00 PM
- Thursday: 09:00 AM – 12:00 AM, 02:00 PM – 05:00 PM
- Friday: 09:00 AM – 12:00 AM, 02:00 PM – 05:00 PM
- Saturday: Closed
- Sunday: Closed
- Monday: 08:00 AM – 08:00 PM
- Tuesday: 08:00 AM – 08:00 PM
- Wednesday: 08:00 AM – 08:00 PM
- Thursday: 08:00 AM – 08:00 PM
- Friday: 08:00 AM – 08:00 PM
- Saturday: 08:00 AM – 08:00 PM
- Sunday: 09:00 AM – 01:00 PM
- Monday: 08:00 AM – 12:15 AM
- Tuesday: 08:00 AM – 12:00 AM, 01:30 PM – 07:00 PM
- Wednesday: 08:00 AM – 12:00 AM, 01:30 PM – 07:00 PM
- Thursday: 08:00 AM – 12:00 AM, 01:30 PM – 07:00 PM
- Friday: 08:00 AM – 12:00 AM, 01:30 PM – 07:00 PM
- Saturday: 08:00 AM – 12:00 AM, 01:30 PM – 07:00 PM
- Sunday: 08:00 AM – 12:15 AM
- Monday: 09:00 AM – 07:15 PM
- Tuesday: 09:00 AM – 07:15 PM
- Wednesday: 09:00 AM – 07:15 PM
- Thursday: 09:00 AM – 07:15 PM
- Friday: 09:00 AM – 07:15 PM
- Saturday: 09:00 AM – 07:15 PM
- Sunday: Closed
- Monday: Closed
- Tuesday: 09:00 AM – 12:00 AM
- Wednesday: 09:00 AM – 12:00 AM, 02:00 PM – 06:00 PM
- Thursday: 09:00 AM – 12:00 AM, 02:00 PM – 06:00 PM
- Friday: 09:00 AM – 12:00 AM, 02:00 PM – 06:30 PM
- Saturday: 09:00 AM – 04:30 PM
- Sunday: Closed
- Monday: 01:30 PM – 05:30 PM
- Tuesday: 08:30 AM – 12:00 AM, 01:30 PM – 05:30 PM
- Wednesday: 08:30 AM – 12:00 AM, 01:30 PM – 05:30 PM
- Thursday: 08:30 AM – 12:00 AM, 01:30 PM – 05:30 PM
- Friday: 08:30 AM – 12:00 AM, 01:30 PM – 05:30 PM
- Saturday: Closed
- Sunday: Closed
- Monday: Closed
- Tuesday: 08:30 AM – 12:00 AM, 02:00 PM – 07:00 PM
- Wednesday: 08:30 AM – 12:00 AM, 02:00 PM – 07:00 PM
- Thursday: 08:30 AM – 12:00 AM, 02:00 PM – 07:00 PM
- Friday: 08:30 AM – 12:00 AM, 02:00 PM – 07:00 PM
- Saturday: 08:00 AM – 12:00 AM, 02:00 PM – 06:00 PM
- Sunday: Closed
- Monday: 07:30 AM – 12:00 AM, 01:30 PM – 05:30 PM
- Tuesday: 07:30 AM – 12:00 AM, 01:30 PM – 05:30 PM
- Wednesday: 07:30 AM – 12:00 AM, 01:30 PM – 05:30 PM
- Thursday: 07:30 AM – 12:00 AM, 01:30 PM – 05:30 PM
- Friday: 07:30 AM – 12:00 AM, 01:30 PM – 05:00 PM
- Saturday: Closed
- Sunday: Closed
- Monday: 08:00 AM – 12:00 AM, 02:00 PM – 06:00 PM
- Tuesday: 08:00 AM – 12:00 AM, 02:00 PM – 06:00 PM
- Wednesday: 08:00 AM – 12:00 AM, 02:00 PM – 06:00 PM
- Thursday: 08:00 AM – 12:00 AM, 02:00 PM – 06:00 PM
- Friday: 08:00 AM – 12:00 AM, 02:00 PM – 06:00 PM
- Saturday: Closed
- Sunday: Closed
- Monday: 09:00 AM – 12:00 AM, 02:00 PM – 06:00 PM
- Tuesday: 09:00 AM – 12:00 AM, 02:00 PM – 06:00 PM
- Wednesday: 09:00 AM – 12:00 AM, 02:00 PM – 06:00 PM
- Thursday: 09:00 AM – 12:00 AM, 02:00 PM – 06:00 PM
- Friday: 09:00 AM – 12:00 AM, 02:00 PM – 05:00 PM
- Saturday: Closed
- Sunday: Closed
- Monday: Open 24 hours a day
- Tuesday: Open 24 hours a day
- Wednesday: Open 24 hours a day
- Thursday: Open 24 hours a day
- Friday: Open 24 hours a day
- Saturday: Open 24 hours a day
- Sunday: Open 24 hours a day
- Monday: 09:30 AM – 06:30 PM
- Tuesday: 09:30 AM – 06:30 PM
- Wednesday: 09:30 AM – 06:30 PM
- Thursday: 09:30 AM – 06:30 PM
- Friday: 09:30 AM – 06:30 PM
- Saturday: 09:30 AM – 06:30 PM
- Sunday: Closed
- Monday: 08:00 AM – 08:00 PM
- Tuesday: 08:00 AM – 08:00 PM
- Wednesday: 08:00 AM – 08:00 PM
- Thursday: 08:00 AM – 08:00 PM
- Friday: 08:00 AM – 08:00 PM
- Saturday: 08:00 AM – 08:00 PM
- Sunday: 09:00 AM – 01:00 PM
- Monday: 09:00 AM – 10:00 PM
- Tuesday: 09:00 AM – 10:00 PM
- Wednesday: 09:00 AM – 10:00 PM
- Thursday: 09:00 AM – 10:00 PM
- Friday: 09:00 AM – 10:30 PM
- Saturday: 09:00 AM – 10:30 PM
- Sunday: 09:00 AM – 10:30 PM
- Monday: 08:00 AM – 12:30 AM, 03:00 PM – 09:00 PM
- Tuesday: 08:00 AM – 12:30 AM, 03:00 PM – 09:00 PM
- Wednesday: 08:00 AM – 12:30 AM, 03:00 PM – 09:00 PM
- Thursday: 08:00 AM – 12:30 AM, 03:00 PM – 09:00 PM
- Friday: 08:00 AM – 12:30 AM, 03:00 PM – 09:00 PM
- Saturday: 08:00 AM – 12:00 AM, 03:00 PM – 09:00 PM
- Sunday: 08:00 AM – 12:00 AM, 04:00 PM – 09:00 PM
- Monday: 06:30 AM – 10:30 PM
- Tuesday: 06:30 AM – 10:00 PM
- Wednesday: 06:30 AM – 10:00 PM
- Thursday: 06:30 AM – 10:00 PM
- Friday: 06:30 AM – 10:30 PM
- Saturday: 06:30 AM – 10:30 PM
- Sunday: 06:30 AM – 10:30 PM
European
Cosy, Gift cards, Outdoor dining, Romantic
- Monday: Closed
- Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 01:00 PM, 03:00 PM – 06:30 PM
- Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 06:30 PM
- Thursday: 10:00 AM – 01:00 PM, 03:00 PM – 06:30 PM
- Friday: 03:00 PM – 06:30 PM
- Saturday: 03:00 PM – 06:30 PM
- Sunday: Closed
French
Garden, Gift cards, Hotel Restaurant, Lunch, Outdoor dining, Views
- Monday: 05:00 AM – 11:00 PM
- Tuesday: 05:00 AM – 11:00 PM
- Wednesday: 05:00 AM – 11:00 PM
- Thursday: 05:00 AM – 11:00 PM
- Friday: 05:00 AM – 11:00 PM
- Saturday: 05:00 AM – 11:00 PM
- Sunday: 05:00 AM – 11:00 PM
- Monday: Closed
- Tuesday: 07:00 AM – 01:00 PM, 03:00 PM – 07:00 PM
- Wednesday: 07:00 AM – 01:00 PM, 03:00 PM – 07:00 PM
- Thursday: 07:00 AM – 01:00 PM, 03:00 PM – 07:00 PM
- Friday: 07:00 AM – 01:00 PM, 03:00 PM – 07:00 PM
- Saturday: 07:00 AM – 01:00 PM, 03:00 PM – 07:00 PM
- Sunday: 07:00 AM – 12:00 AM
- Monday: Closed
- Tuesday: 07:00 AM – 01:00 PM, 03:00 PM – 07:00 PM
- Wednesday: 07:00 AM – 01:00 PM, 03:00 PM – 07:00 PM
- Thursday: 07:00 AM – 01:00 PM, 03:00 PM – 07:00 PM
- Friday: 07:00 AM – 01:00 PM, 03:00 PM – 07:00 PM
- Saturday: 07:00 AM – 01:00 PM, 03:00 PM – 07:00 PM
- Sunday: 07:00 AM – 12:00 AM
- Monday: 09:00 AM – 12:30 AM, 02:30 PM – 07:30 PM
- Tuesday: 09:00 AM – 12:30 AM, 02:30 PM – 07:30 PM
- Wednesday: 09:00 AM – 12:30 AM, 02:30 PM – 07:30 PM
- Thursday: 09:00 AM – 12:30 AM, 02:30 PM – 07:30 PM
- Friday: 09:00 AM – 12:30 AM, 02:30 PM – 07:30 PM
- Saturday: 09:00 AM – 12:30 AM, 02:30 PM – 07:00 PM
- Sunday: Closed
- Monday: 01:30 PM – 05:30 PM
- Tuesday: 08:30 AM – 12:00 AM, 01:30 PM – 05:30 PM
- Wednesday: 08:30 AM – 12:00 AM, 01:30 PM – 05:30 PM
- Thursday: 08:30 AM – 12:00 AM, 01:30 PM – 05:30 PM
- Friday: 08:30 AM – 12:00 AM, 01:30 PM – 05:30 PM
- Saturday: Closed
- Sunday: Closed
- Monday: 08:00 AM – 12:00 AM, 01:15 PM – 05:15 PM
- Tuesday: 08:00 AM – 12:00 AM, 01:15 PM – 05:15 PM
- Wednesday: 08:00 AM – 12:00 AM, 01:15 PM – 05:15 PM
- Thursday: 08:00 AM – 12:00 AM, 01:15 PM – 05:15 PM
- Friday: 08:00 AM – 12:00 AM, 01:15 PM – 05:15 PM
- Saturday: Closed
- Sunday: Closed
- Monday: 09:00 AM – 12:00 AM, 01:30 PM – 05:00 PM
- Tuesday: Closed
- Wednesday: 09:00 AM – 12:00 AM, 01:30 PM – 05:00 PM
- Thursday: Closed
- Friday: Closed
- Saturday: Closed
- Sunday: Closed
- Monday: Closed
- Tuesday: 08:00 AM – 12:00 AM
- Wednesday: Closed
- Thursday: Closed
- Friday: Closed
- Saturday: Closed
- Sunday: Closed
- Monday: 08:00 AM – 12:00 AM, 02:00 PM – 05:00 PM
- Tuesday: 08:00 AM – 12:00 AM, 02:00 PM – 05:00 PM
- Wednesday: 08:00 AM – 12:00 AM, 02:00 PM – 05:00 PM
- Thursday: 08:00 AM – 12:00 AM, 02:00 PM – 05:00 PM
- Friday: 08:00 AM – 12:00 AM, 02:00 PM – 05:00 PM
- Saturday: Closed
- Sunday: Closed
- Monday: 08:15 AM – 12:15 AM, 02:00 PM – 06:00 PM
- Tuesday: 08:15 AM – 12:15 AM, 02:00 PM – 06:00 PM
- Wednesday: 08:15 AM – 12:15 AM, 02:00 PM – 06:00 PM
- Thursday: 08:15 AM – 12:15 AM, 02:00 PM – 06:00 PM
- Friday: 08:15 AM – 12:15 AM, 02:00 PM – 06:00 PM
- Saturday: 08:15 AM – 12:15 AM, 02:00 PM – 05:00 PM
- Sunday: Closed
Check-out possible from 08:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Household
Rentals stop on Saturday mornings from 8 a.m. and no later than 10 a.m.
Before you leave you must put furniture and miscellaneous items back in their original place.
You are required to return the accommodation in a perfect state of cleanliness, the final cleaning being your responsibility.
If this were not the case, a sum of 70 euros would be withheld from the amount of the deposit.
On the way
Introduce yourself at the reception, starting at 4:30 p.m. (unless special agreement is often possible out of season). After the check-in formalities (which you can already initiate part of this guide in order to save time), you will be accompanied for the handing over of the keys and the taking possession of your cottage. We recommend that you check the inventory of the housing equipment to verify compliance with the inventory status available to you.
At the start
When you are ready to depart (no later than 10 hours unless special agreement isforehand, often possible out of season), notify the Home or the agents on site in the village in order to carry out the state of the premises, the return of the keys and the recovery of your deposit.
A deposit of 300 €uros, per chalet, will be requested at the time of delivery of
keys.
This is a lump sum deposit given as guarantee of your commitment to a normal and peaceful occupation (“en bon père de famille”) of the housing entrusted as well as a restitution of this housing and its contents in their original state, and full compliance with the Rules of Procedure.
This deposit will be returned to you, on your departure or at the latest within fifteen days of the following 'subject to the complete inventory, which will be made upon your departure (or after, in certain cases) and before the arrival of the next tenant.
See State of the Place section above
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- Aurillac Airport(106 km, 1:30)
- Clermont-Ferrand - Auvergne Airport(127 km, 1:19)
- Rodez - Aveyron Airport(136 km, 1:39)
- Montpellier Méditerranée Airport(227 km, 2:26)
- Saint-Chély-d'Apcher(13.6 km, 16 min)
- Millau(110 km, 1:10)
- Seaport of Sète(234 km, 2:33)