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Auvergne Rhône Alpes

Issoire

Picherande

Ravel

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Auvergne Rhône Alpes

Issoire

Picherande

Ravel

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    1. The plateau of l’Artense — loop from La Tour-d'Auvergne in the parc naturel régional des Volcans d'Auvergne

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    September 1, 2021

    The origin of Picherande dates back to Celtic times (2nd and 3rd millennium). The etymology would relate to civilization, “ERANDE” meaning limit, border, and “PICH” referring to peak, mountain.



    The Sancy massif was at the time the limit of the Arvern country. In 870, the lord of Entraigues built the castle of Ravel which played an important role during the Hundred Years' War. Deserters from the English army of Robert Knolles beaten in the battle northeast of Besse-en-Chandesse came to take refuge there in 1354.



    The Château de Ravel was better known as the Château de la Reine Margot. Marguerite de Valois, in disgrace, stayed there and it was long claimed that she devoured children there. It was in 1624 that Cardinal Richelieu gave the order to destroy the castle.





    Today, only a few ruins remain, the revolution of 1789 having completed its demolition.



    In 1782, the town had no school, charity establishment or brotherhood. The priest was appointed by the chapter of Vic-le-Comte.



    From 1790 to 1800, Picherande was part of the canton of Egliseneuve d'Entraigues, abolished under the consulate.



    In the 19th century, Picherande was characterized by rural exodus, young people moving to the city: Clermont-Ferrand and Paris in particular.



    Today, the Château de Ravel is getting a second lease of life, thanks to the CHAZAL family who have been renovating the building since 2009 in the hope of making it habitable. The future 700 m² of living space overlooks the surrounding hills and offers a panorama that is as peaceful as it is unique.

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      September 1, 2021

      What a culture!

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        September 2, 2021

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          Elevation 1,040 m

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