La 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...
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Lending department for books, cd, dvd and games. Internet connection. Free reading of documents in the library.
Show moreLe Clédart farm
Breeder of Montbeliarde cows. Production and sale of cheeses: Salers, Cantal, Tome de montagne and also assorted cooked meats: pâté, sausages, ham. Porks are fed with whey. Groups welcome: visits on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays at 4.00 p.m by appointment (15 pers. max).
Show moreSt Louis and St Martin’s church
The church of Saint-Martin de Barriac is in pure Roman style with regard to the choir, the apse and the chevet (12th century).
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