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The first slopes of the Massif Central offer a beautiful playground for mountain biking on a terrain that is neither too flat nor too steep. The views of the valley are delightful, like here where you can see Riom and Ménétrol.

Please note that Châteaugay is one of the five crus in the AOC Cotes d’Auvergne. The other crus are Boudes, Corent, Chanturgue and Madargue. The authorized grape varieties are; Gamay, Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. To be consumed in moderation

Lovely view of the Limagne plain and Clermont-Ferrand from the hillsides of Châteaugay.

Gaining a little height on the hillsides of Châteaugay allows you to enjoy a lovely view of the Limagne plain and Clermont-Ferrand.

The Abbey of Saint-Pierre Mozac is a former Cluniac monastery founded in the 7th century by Saint-Calmin, a nobleman who became a monk. The abbey is a remarkable example of Romanesque art, with its richly sculpted capitals, its crypt with ancient frescoes, and its treasure trove of relics and enamels.

The cellars of Châteaugay can measure 10 meters deep, thus guaranteeing the preservation of the wine. The process is clever: they are stone constructions pierced with large wooden gates that hug the sides of the hill. Aeration is done by small ventilation chimneys that come out of the ground.

The Saint-Amable basilica of Riom is the story of the construction of a church and a baptistery during the 5th century. Over the centuries, the building has been modified several times and thus offers an undeniable archaeological interest. After Clermont Cathedral, Saint-Amable is the largest building in the diocese of Clermont. The basilica has been listed as a historical monument since 1840.

Stone constructions pierced with large wooden gates follow the sides of the hill. Small ventilation chimneys come out of the ground. The temperature of 10 to 12° C is conducive to the conservation of wine in all seasons.