Ménétrol: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes

The Colline de Mirabel is a sensitive natural area (Espace naturel sensible) in Ménétrol. In June, visitors can follow the Mirabel Trail and see numerous orchid species there, including the purple orchid, the drooping orchid, the fly orchid, the bee orchid, the bumblebee orchid, the bird’s-nest orchid and the narrow-leaved helleborine.

Anyone wishing to rent a holiday apartment in Ménétrol should consider Ménétrol as a travel destination.

Nature

In summer, Parc Mirabel features the AquaSplash water area with a water-sprayed inflatable course, the AquaWave slide and water games.

Culture

Numerous crosses can be found on walks through Ménétrol.

The oldest part of Saint Martin Church dates back to the 12th century.

History

The medieval Château de Bourrassol was built in the 13th century on a hilltop along the royal road from Riom to Clermont.

The Château de Bourrassol visible today dates from the late 16th century.

In connection with the famous “Procès de Riom,” Léon Blum, Édouard Daladier, General Laure and General Gamelin, among others, were detained at the Château de Bourrassol; Léon Blum stayed there from December 1940 to March 1943.

Local Character

Ménétrol is part of the “Coteaux de Châteaugay” appellation area.

Geographical Setting

The Château de Châteaugay is a château in the immediate vicinity of Ménétrol.

The Château de Chazeron is a château in the vicinity of Ménétrol.

The Musée Bargoin is a museum in the vicinity of Ménétrol.

The Artothèque de Clermont-Ferrand (closed) is a museum in the vicinity of Ménétrol.

Grand Sarcoui is a mountain in the vicinity of Ménétrol.

Puy des Goules is a mountain in the vicinity of Ménétrol.

Puy Chopine is a mountain in the vicinity of Ménétrol.

Puy de Grave Noire is a mountain in the vicinity of Ménétrol.

Other places: Tauves, Ardes, Joze, Olloix, Singles, Saint-Cirgues-Sur-Couze, Bas-Et-Lezat, Saint-Rémy-Sur-Durolle

To the overarching travel overview: Puy-De-Dôme.