The history of Faverolles includes the Church of Saint-Martin: in 971, it was transferred to Brioude by the Count of Gévaudan, and this donation was confirmed in 1011. The church is largely a modern reconstruction. Its recently restored interior may be of interest to those interested in sacred art.
Those who choose Faverolles for their stay may wish to rent a holiday apartment.
Culture
The Château du Chassan and its garden are listed as historic monuments. The château is a classical architectural ensemble dating from the 14th and 18th centuries: a main building and two wings frame the courtyard of honour, while the grounds include formal French gardens. The furnishings and decoration have remained largely unchanged. The Château du Chassan also hosts exhibitions on traditional rural occupations, fossils, minerals and engravings relating to Vauban.
Trails and landscapes
The cycling circuit Circuit cyclo – Entre Arcomie et Margeride passes through Faverolles and offers views of the Margeride mountains and their wooded ridges. According to the stated information, it is 106.5 kilometres long, takes 8 hours and 30 minutes, and has an elevation gain of 1,886 metres. The circuit bears the French Cycling Federation FFC’s “Espace Cyclosport” label.
The Sentier des Maquisards is primarily a hiking trail. After Faverolles, a road section leads via Auriac-de-Faverolles to the Presqu'île du Cheylé, then to Mallet and finally to Fridefont.
The circular trail Le chemin des écoliers de Montchanson is 6 kilometres long and moderately difficult; the stated duration is 2 hours, with an elevation gain of 90 metres. From the section at the Puech de la Cabale, the trail offers views of the Margeride mountains, the volcanoes of Cantal, and the Truyère and Bès valleys. It runs above the reservoir in the gorges of the Bès and Truyère.
The 16th-century Croix de Montchanson bears a pilgrim’s staff and two scallop shells associated with the pilgrimage to Saint James. The mineral water spring at Montchanson was used commercially from 1887 to 1939.
More experiences
In Auriac de Faverolles, the Ferme Florale de la Margeaubrac offers a walk through the lavender fields, a demonstration of lavender distillation, and a gardening workshop. The visit also includes a tasting of herbal teas.
The Base de loisirs Garabit Mallet leisure centre rents out canoes, kayaks, windsurfing equipment, stand-up paddleboards, catamarans and rowing boats.
More local pages: Cheylade, Maurs, Valette, Vezels Roussy, Celoux, Saignes, Lafeuillade-En-Vézie, Loubaresse
