생제네 샹파넬‬에서 가장 멋진 ‪20‬개의 천연기념물

Puy with the most frequented crater in the area

Ancient Roman sanctuary restored

The path to the crater's interior remains closed. A large information sign explains the problems of erosion and demonstrates the difficulty of restoring the path.

An easy climb through the forest, you'll discover a magnificent view of the surrounding area and the Puy de Dôme, an incredible panorama. Accessible by steps as well.

Temple construction in the 2nd century on the summit of the Puy de Dôme. The Temple of Mercury, built on the summit of the Puy de Dôme, was one of the largest mountain sanctuaries in Roman Gaul. It could be seen from a great distance, including from the city of Augustonemetum, present-day Clermont-Ferrand. The Via Agrippa, a highway from Lyon, the capital of Gaul, to Saintes on the Atlantic, allowed travelers to reach the shrine via the pilgrimage center at the Col de Ceyssat.

Nice hike to do with children

Made in August! A little crowded parking in the parking lot. The view is worth the detour. Push down the right bottom of the stairs to reach the caves :)

The Temple of Mercury on the Puy de Dôme is a Gallo-Roman temple built in the 2nd century on the summit of the Puy de Dôme to replace a 1st century temple. Excavations in 1875 and the early 20th century uncovered the ruins. In the 1st century, the Arverni decided to build a temple to Mercury in their city of Augustonemetum (now Clermont-Ferrand). In the following century, this temple in arkose, which had undoubtedly become too small to accommodate the many pilgrims who visited it, was replaced by a larger and more majestic temple in trachyte. Source: https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Temple_de_Mercure_(puy_de_D%C3%B4me)