Château 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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Library 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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chapel in Contres

from the 19th century

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Le 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).

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St 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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Ferme de Lamourio

In a farm breeding Salers cattle. 3 bedrooms in an independent building situated in front of the house of the owners. House with a typical architecture from the region. 3 large bedrooms with private shower-room and toilet. Downstairs: 1 bedroom (1 kingsize bed) - lounge for the guests with a television and a kitchen area with fridge and microwave oven. Upstairs : 1 bedroom (1 double bed + a sofa convertible into bed) and 1 bedroom (1 double bed). Set of garden furniture - parking area. Recommended by the "Guide du Routard". 4km from Saint-Cernin for shopping - 20 km from Salers - 20km from Aur...

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