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The Top 20 Attractions around Thiers

There are plenty of places to see and visit around Thiers. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Thiers is a region where 20

hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.

Last updated: November 19, 2025

Puy de Montoncel

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The Puy de Montoncel is an extinct volcano, peaking at 1,287 meters above sea level. In a notebook I wrote about him:

“Its slopes are covered with a majestic thorn …

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Usine du Creux, Vallée des Usines, Thiers

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Spectacular, the Valley of Factories is a pleasant way to climb to the summit of Thiers while avoiding main road traffic. The richness of the industrial heritage is remarkable.

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Rouets Valley

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For a magnificent longer hike: From Hell to spinning wheels livradois-forez-rando.fr/pedestre/de-lenfer-aux-rouets
Also visit the cutlery museum in Thiers (almost 3 hours).
In total a busy day to visit thiers and the valley, super interesting and beautiful

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Thiers — Cutlery Capital

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Thiers is one sub-prefecture of the department. French capital of cutlery; it is also the largest European cutlery basin.

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- Cutlery Museum
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Maringues

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Located in the Limagne plain, Maringues is a village with a unique character. The city is rich in its past. Go here to explore the city of tanners and stop …

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Châteldon Castle

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Châteldon is a very pretty village located between the Dore valley and the foothills of the Bois Noirs, in the territory of the Livradois-Forez Regional Natural Park. It enjoys a …

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Lake Aubusson

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Lake Aubusson is a beautiful lake in the Auvergne region of France, surrounded by forests and hills. It is a very popular destination. You won't regret stopping and spending some time there.

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Pont des Fainéants

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The bridge crossing the Morge was the southern gateway to Maringues. It has been rebuilt several times and once supported one of the city gates. The Maringois called it “the …

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Grün de Chignore Summit

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The Grün de Chignore is a summit in the Livradois-Forez nature park that culminates at 1,074 meters. Occupied since the metal age, there is a mound with remains of a …

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This Romanesque style turret dates from the 12th century. It measures almost four meters high and was built from cut stone from the Ravel quarries located less than 15 kilometers …

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