Sightseeing
Sermentizon
Lovely interiors and grounds
The location for the filming of Les Choristes. Beautiful Chateau and grounds.
11 locals recommend
Château de Ravel
Château de RavelThe location for the filming of Les Choristes. Beautiful Chateau and grounds.
An actual working paper mill powered by water and using medieval methods. Tour the mill and then buy some of the amazing paper at the shop.
Richard de Bas
An actual working paper mill powered by water and using medieval methods. Tour the mill and then buy some of the amazing paper at the shop.
Castle Martinanches
Lovely moated Chateau. Watch out for the geese!!
See life in a turn of the century school, in rural France fascinating. Try your hand at writing with quill and ink.
Musée de l'Ecole 1900
134 Route de Saint-EtienneSee life in a turn of the century school, in rural France fascinating. Try your hand at writing with quill and ink.
Château de Vollore
Rue du ChâteauAn other lovely chateau to add to your list to see.
Musee de la Dentelle
53 Rte nationaleGreat for all those interested in local crafts and history.
Everything Else
Walk from here along the ridges following the old tinker trail. Great views and interesting alpine plant and animal life.
Col des Supeyres
Col des SupeyresWalk from here along the ridges following the old tinker trail. Great views and interesting alpine plant and animal life.
Food Scene
Lovely old town with medieval quarter, some nice restaurants and bars. Also has a garlic and onion festival each summer.
15 locals recommend
Billom
Lovely old town with medieval quarter, some nice restaurants and bars. Also has a garlic and onion festival each summer.
Drinks & Nightlife
Old and picturesque town with famous Mairie ronde which featured in the French film 'les copains'.
26 locals recommend
Ambert
Old and picturesque town with famous Mairie ronde which featured in the French film 'les copains'.
Essentials
Intermarché Super et Drive
Route du PuySupermarket, large enough and close by.
Great for fresh veg and fruit, regional products such as the five AOC cheeses from Auvergne.
Auvergne Provence
7 Rue du MontelGreat for fresh veg and fruit, regional products such as the five AOC cheeses from Auvergne.