The Top 20 Attractions around Brioude

A text from 1312 recalls an oratory in the Monistrol region dedicated to Saint Madeleine. This may be today's cave chapel.
Bones of women and children as well as coins … read more

You wouldn't expect to find an Eiffel bridge in the heart of Haute-Loire! The Eiffel company obtained the contract in 1887 for the construction of this bridge over the Allier. … read more

The hostel is self-catering from October to April. In high season, it only offers a half-board option. It is also possible to book a picnic to take away when you leave, to continue your hike in the best conditions.

Above Saugues, next to the footpath, there are several noteworthy wooden sculptures and the wooden figure of the "Beast of Gévaudan" who looks grimly at the city.

A beautiful, old church from the 13th century. Despite several renovations, this church's Romanesque origins can still be seen.
This church contains a church treasure consisting of a 12th century … read more

This village sits on top of a rocky outcrop. This cliff is the result of a lava flow dated 1.6 million years ago. The basalt organs found in the town are remarkable. They measure more than seven meters in height. read more

Lavaudieu, literally "the valley of God", is a pretty village on the Senouire. It is built around a Benedictine abbey from the Middle Ages and is labeled "The most beautiful villages in France".

This stopover gîte located on the crests of the Margeride is the perfect stopover in these fairly isolated places. Besides, there are no housing alternatives other than this one, except the bivouac.

Mont Mouchet, like many other isolated and wild places in France (whether for example the Vercors plateau or the Albion plateau) served as a maquis for resistance fighters during the … read more