Domaine de la Chaux de Revel Guest-house
On the outskirts of Salers, on 7-hectares of grounds, an old, fully restored Auvergne farmhouse - Panoramic view over the Maronne valley - 29°C heated swimming pool (late May to mid-September) - Outdoor sauna cabin - Relaxation cabin - Surprise activity "between three Salers cheeses, pebble throwing on lava stones... all in a farm atmosphere with horses, Salers cows..." - Reading room, TV -Dining room with reception area. 3 themed bedrooms for 2 people (160x190 bed or twin and 140x190) with TV - Bathroom with jet shower and WC - Hairdryer. Mini-bar. Special "bohemian fondue" evenings. Sho...
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A real revolution for your leisure. Using an electric “pédalorail” (a sort of car with pedals) you can discover the region with your family on the old railway network, used by the first people who travelled from the Auvergne to Paris. It is silent. Your seat is comfortable. The “pédalorail” can carry 5 people : 4 adults or 2 adults and 3 children (baby seat on request). Can be adapted for handicapped people. You can also rent a classic “pédalorail” without electric assistance. The reception is located in the old railway station of Drignac-Ally where you also have a refreshment stall, a picnic ...
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The village of St-Illide is located at an altitude of 625m. At the 1999 census, the municipality had a population of some 670, often referred to as ‘Saint-Illidois’ or ‘Miraliers’, the district covers 39.71km². Bordered by several rivers, the Saint-Illide plateau marks the transition between the volcanic mountains to the east and the old crystalline plateaux of the Limousin to the west. Note: Romanesque church enlarged in the 15th century (15th century choir stalls and 16th century bell tower)
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The vallée de la Doire (Doire valley) runs near the Col de Legal. Among others, it includes the villages of Tournemire, Saint-Cernin and Saint-Cirgues-de-Malbert.
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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 128...
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