A wealth of life and landscape
Discover deep forests and meadows, wild rivers, and secret paths along old stone walls. The impressive peaks of the volcanic mountain range shimmer on the horizon, with the Puy de Sancy as the highest volcano in France.
Out and about in nature
Out and about in nature
Out and about in nature
Can you see the Big Dipper?
At an altitude of 850 meters, far from the city, the night is a true experience. Grab a blanket and let yourself be carried away by the endless starry sky. Which animals can you hear from deep within the forest?
A hidden world
A hidden world
Discover the centuries-old bread oven hidden in the woods…
A hidden world
Discover the centuries-old bread oven hidden in the woods…
Local Culture & Flavour
The real Auvergne: tasting and discovering
From creamy cheeses and wild honey to organic meat straight from the makers: bring the true taste of the Auvergne home with you. Lively markets full of regional products; treasure hunting at the brocante.
Where time has stood still
Stroll through the medieval streets of Besse, admire the iconic Château de Val on the shores of the lake, or discover the power of the Romanesque churches in Saint-Nectaire and Orcival.
Local Culture & Flavour
The real Auvergne: tasting and discovering
From creamy cheeses and wild honey to organic meat straight from the makers: bring the true taste of the Auvergne home with you. Lively markets full of regional products; treasure hunting at the brocante.
Where time has stood still
Stroll through the medieval streets of Besse, admire the iconic Château de Val on the shores of the lake, or discover the power of the Romanesque churches in Saint-Nectaire and Orcival.
The wild animal kingdom
In this unique landscape, you are a guest in the habitat of some very special residents. Walk through the woods and come face-to-face with majestic red deer, shy roe deer, or wild boar. With a bit of luck, spot an otter in the stream or track down a rare wildcat in this beautiful area. Don’t forget to look up: mighty eagles and buzzards soar through the air.
The wild animal kingdom
In this unique landscape, you are a guest in the habitat of some very special residents. Walk through the woods and come face-to-face with majestic red deer, shy roe deer, or wild boar. With a bit of luck, spot an otter in the stream or track down a rare wildcat in this beautiful area. Don’t forget to look up: mighty eagles and buzzards soar through the air.
Volcanism
The Auvergne has the largest collection of extinct volcanoes in Europe, including the impressive Chaîne des Puys, which has been a UNESCO World Heritage site since 2018. Feast your eyes on volcanic peaks, clear blue crater lakes, and sharp mountain ridges. From the highest peak of the Puy de Sancy, you look out over a world created millions of years ago.
Bringing children? A day at the Vulcania volcano park and the open volcano Lemptégy is highly recommended!
Volcanism
The Auvergne has the largest collection of extinct volcanoes in Europe, including the impressive Chaîne des Puys, which has been a UNESCO World Heritage site since 2018. Feast your eyes on volcanic peaks, clear blue crater lakes, and sharp mountain ridges. From the highest peak of the Puy de Sancy, you look out over a world created millions of years ago.
Bringing children? A day at the Vulcania volcano park and the open volcano Lemptégy is highly recommended!
Walking and cycling
Did you know…?
Many of the hiking trails around our houses are old connecting roads that farmers have used for centuries? The stone walls you see along the way tell the story of generations who lived with respect for the land.
Walking and cycling
Did you know…?
Many of the hiking trails around our houses are old connecting roads that farmers have used for centuries? The stone walls you see along the way tell the story of generations who lived with respect for the land.
“It was wonderfully peaceful… only the sounds of nature. You could walk for hours without encountering anyone.”
Peter 
(Nature.house)
(Nature.house)