Le Gîte du Bosquet
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)
Show moreBesse
Situated at an average altitude of 720m at the end of the plateau between the Bertande and Maronne rivers, the commune of Besse is divided into two distinct parts: The centre, with its fine 19th-century town houses, is crossed by the RD42 and has two squares. One is dominated by a sumptuous lime tree known as the "Sully", which attracts pétanque players and anyone else looking for a cool spot during the summer. The other is more commercial, with a grocery shop, bar-restaurant, town hall and post office. The upper part of the village, facing south, is ideal for walkers who want to stroll along ...
Show moreLa Cave de Salers (refiner)
In this barn, you will learn the secrets of one of the oldest cheeses in Auvergne. The visit starts downstairs in the cellar where the cheeses of differing ages are wiped and turned by Dominique who is in charge of the last stages of the maturing process. In a 150m² area, there are about 1 000 cheeses. 10 producers are selected by the Nouaille cheese dairy. Exhibition of photos, film, interactive information, guided or unguided visits to learn more about the Salers cheese production. Shop and tasting area for the 5 AOP Auvergne cheeses : Salers, Fourme d'Ambert, Saint-Nectaire, Bleu d'Auvergne...
Show moreChâteau de la Vigne
Originally a Merovingian castrum, then a medieval fortress rebuilt in the 15th century by the Lords of Scorailles facing the panorama of the Cantal Mountains, La Vigne consists of a central building and towers topped by a covered way including machicolations. The park is an example of gardens “à la française”. Still furnished and occupied by the descendants of the original builders, La Vigne will give you a lively account of the rich past in the Upper Auvergne. Rich interiors: gothic frescos (chapel), Renaissance style (studiolo), panellings from the Louis XV epoch, neogothic decoration in the...
Show moreLibrary in Saint-Martin-Valmeroux
Lending department for books, cd, dvd and games. Internet connection. Free reading of documents in the library.
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