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A reinforced concrete structure, built in 1934. It allows you to cross over the Allier River to the charming medieval village of Auzon.

beautiful view of this fortified castle

In the northwest of Haute-Loire, Lempdes-sur-Allagnon is a welcoming stopover on the edge of the waters of Alagnon. The center of the town reveals two historic monuments with the Hall and the Saint-Giraud church.

Located in the heart of the Allagnon valley, the village of Blesle is one of the “most beautiful villages in France”. The old center reveals a varied architecture where the rich residences of notables and numerous half-timbered houses coexist, witnesses of the important commercial activity which once animated this village.

The village of Massiac is part of the “Villages Etapes”, a network listing municipalities which offer passing visitors a multitude of shops and services in a pleasant setting. Bathed in an almost Mediterranean climate. The village is located in the heart of the Alagnon valley.

At the crossroads of the Limagne plain and the slopes of Livradois, Auzon bears witness to its medieval remains, including certain historical monuments: a church, a castle and winding, cobbled streets. This small town between land and rocks is worth the detour.

The village of Blesle, dominated by the organs of Chadecol, is a magnificent village (listed as "The most beautiful villages in France") which owes its growth to the establishment of an abbey from the 9th century and then to a castle in the 11th century.

View of the ruins of Léotoing castle, at the entrance to the Alagnon gorges. The climb to the ruins is via a small steep road.