20의 생제네 샹페스가지 명소 & 주요 장소

Worth seeing church.

A very beautiful, little-known lake

Renowned for its perfectly circular shape, Lake Chauvet is what we call a maar (lake of volcanic origin) typical of the region.

Pretty waterfall on the Neuffonds stream. The Cascade de la Barthe is accessible from the top and from the bottom (perfect for cooling off).

If you want to enjoy stunning views of the village of Saint-Genès-Champespe and its surroundings, you can hike up to the Saint-Sébastien church, which is perched on a hill overlooking the village. Built in 1907, the church is decorated with a bronze sculpture of a Salers cow, a local breed. From the church you can enjoy a panoramic view of the forests, lakes and mountains of the Auvergne region. You can also see Lake Laspialade and Lake Crégut, two magnificent lakes. It is an ideal place to admire the natural beauty and cultural heritage of Saint-Genès-Champespe.

Magnificent waterfall! And playful trail!!

Magnificent little lake where François Mitterrand went every year to taste the truffade.

The Notre-Dame de Vassivière chapel was initially erected during the 8th century. In the 16th century, Catherine de Medici ordered its repair. Since then, the chapel has become a major place of pilgrimage. Every summer, when the Black Madonna is transported on the backs of men from the church of Besse, thousands of faithful gather to celebrate the event. According to locals that I met one day on the site, the water flowing from the fountain affixed to the west facade of the building would have medicinal properties. I confided on this subject in my notebook: "Like an elder who has just arrived to fill the six bottles of water which he carries in a small cart, I take out my bottle to enjoy this blessed fountain gods ".